A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of infection, according to researchers from the University of Bath. The study, ...

A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal. For older ...

New type of multifunctional wound dressings feature glowing nanosensors to track and monitor for infection. Harnessing the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory power of magnesium hydroxide, the smart ...

Patching up wounds is one of the more basic services provided by healthcare, and the need for wound dressings is increasing. The problem, according to a new OptumRx report, is that manufacturers have ...

An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionized gas to activate a wound dressing, has been developed by a team of international scientists. The treatment ...

Opportunities in the biomaterial wound dressing market include rising demand due to aging populations, chronic disease ...

Honey's compounds offer several healing benefits, and ancient people used honey topically for injuries. But is it safe to use ...

Tens of millions of patients around the world suffer from persistent and potentially life-threatening wounds. For these chronic wounds, which are also a leading cause of amputation, there are ...