Peter L. Salgo, MD: I’m assuming treating these wounds properly is the best route to get from wound to no wound infections. How does a patient know if the patient is getting optimal care? For that ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In this edition of Eye on Health, we visit with Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center in Lafayette to learn why proper wound care is ...

Time management is vital in health fields, and it can impact modalities and areas of medicine that extend to wound care. Proper time management can mean the difference between a quick recovery and ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

Chronic wounds, like pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers, affect more than 6 million people in the U.S.1 When these wounds don’t heal properly, they can lead to serious complications requiring ...

When you’ve had a wound that required stitches, the recovery period can feel frustratingly slow. Whether from surgery, an accident, or another injury, properly cared for stitches not only heal faster ...

As a fairly active and very clumsy person, I am no stranger to bumps, bruises, and cuts. I often get scratches on my skin, whether they are from working in the garden, hiking on the trail, or cooking ...

Steri-Strips are thin adhesive bandages that help seal minor wounds by pulling skin edges together without touching the wound itself, reducing infection risk and serving as an alternative to ...

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital has opened a wound care clinic to expand access to specialized ...

The animal tranquilizer xylazine is increasingly found in the illicit opioid supply nationwide, leading to severe wounds among people who use drugs. New research led by a University of Pittsburgh ...