Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A ...

Researchers found that a common antibiotic-resistant bacterium prevents wounds from healing by chemically paralyzing skin cells rather than attacking them directly. Scientists from an international ...

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new ...

An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new ...

Venous insufficiency is a condition where the pressure inside the veins is high enough that fluid comes out of the blood ...

Swelling, aching calves, tingling, or bulging veins might seem like everyday discomforts, but they could point to a hidden problem in your circulatory system. A surprisingly common yet underrecognized ...

The use of negative pressure wound therapy enhances survival of skin grafts among patients with chronic ulcers, with patients with diabetes, men, and those younger than 65 years of age among the ...

VIENNA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, AOP Health draws attention to the often-invisible impact that Chronic Venous Ulcer (CVU) wounds have on older people ...

The medical technologies advisory committee considered evidence on compression products for treating venous leg ulcers. Evidence was considered from several sources to determine whether price ...

Compression products for treating venous leg ulcers include hosiery (socks and stockings), bandages and wraps. You should have access to compression products to treat your leg ulcer that are ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...