Slow wound healing is a process in which a wound, whether large or small, heals significantly slower than what is typical. While wounds go through several healing stages, a wound may take longer to ...

In our current conversations around mental health, the word "trauma" is ubiquitous. It seems everyone, in one way or another, feels aggravated and damaged by it. I find this concerning. That's why I ...

Q: Is wound care a specialty? A: I am often asked if wound care is a medical specialty, and the answer is a surprising “NO.” Despite the surge in chronic wounds, there is no credential provided by the ...

From rinsing a wound to bandaging, there are a few key steps to cleaning a wound and helping to prevent infection. Cleaning a wound is the first important step in preventing infection and promoting ...

I am a part-time nurse at Prevention Point Philadelphia, which is the location of the clinic that I mention in the article. Rachel McFadden is an emergency room nurse at the Hospital of the University ...

From silver nanofibers to smart, sensory-packed dressings, the next generation of wound-healing technology is blurring the line between biology and engineering. A new review has looked at what’s ...