The mouse excisional wound healing model has been used extensively to study wound healing and cutaneous regeneration. However, as mouse skin is mobile, contraction accounts for a large part of wound ...
A scraped or skinned knee can often be treated at home if the injury only affects the surface. More severe wounds might need medical attention to prevent infection and ensure proper healing. Cleaning ...
Occasional cuts and other types of wounds happen, and the best way to help prevent them from getting infected is by cleaning them with lukewarm water and mild soap. However, if a wound does get ...
A new health clinic opening in Idaho Falls allows patients more flexibility for wound care. Elevated Healing Services opened ...
In July, Encore acquired the wound care division of Canton-based Pinnacle Care Providers to expand its foothold in the Ohio market. Previously, the company acquired Primus Wound Care, a ...
Wound dehiscence is a surgical complication where an incision reopens either internally or externally. Also known as wound breakdown, wound disruption, or wound separation, these terms describe when a ...
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In several of my Psychology Today blog posts over the past few years (the most recent dealing with Christopher Dorner’s manifesto), I referred to individuals who are “wound collectors.”* Many had ...
Caring for a wound can be complicated. Once the bleeding and pain are under control, you and your doctor need to make sure that the injury can heal and that it doesn’t get infected. Sometimes, the ...
The United States is a world leader in gun violence, far surpassing other high income nations like Chile, Canada, and Portugal, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Guns are ...
When you get a cut or scrape, it’s important to clean the area right away with soap and water to prevent infection. There’s no “best” antiseptic for open wounds, and a lot of times, you don’t need ...