Wound dressings inhibit biofilms through antibacterial agents, electrical stimulation
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have identified an innovative wound care approach that merges...
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Allan Ryan
Mar 42 min read
Microenvironment control may promote wound healing
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has introduced a novel principle for manipulating the microenvironment of...
Allan Ryan
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Shark skin investigated for wound healing properties
A recent study indicates that novel glycans in shark skin may promote better healing than other fish skin already being studied for use...
John Evans
May 26, 20232 min read
Fibroblasts engage in phagocytosis during wound healing
New research suggests that fibroblasts may play two roles in repairing skin injury—not only rebuilding the skin but also removing damaged...
Allan Ryan
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Use of electrical stimulus can heal wounds three times more quickly
Researchers report they have developed a method of using electric stimulation to speed up the healing process, making wounds heal three...
John Evans
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Reactivating fetal healing protein NPGPx could improve chronic diabetic wounds
Recent research has shown promising early results in re-activating a protein associated with rapid wound healing. The protein quickly...
John Evans
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Three micro-RNAs impair venous ulcer healing
Researchers have identified three gene-regulating molecules—micro-RNAs—that seem to impair the healing of venous ulcers. They conclude...
Allan Ryan
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Scarring reduced using local skin flap closure in Mohs surgery
The use of local skin flaps in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) appears to result in a lower Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) rating at six...
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