Targeting mosquitoes reduces flesh-eating ulcer risk in Melbourne trial
Mosquito control in an urban setting can reduce a person's risk of contracting Buruli ulcer by over 80%, finds a new Melbourne-led study.
Sep 7, 2026
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Skin Ulcer
MeSH tree: C17.800.893
Chronic wounds affect almost half a million Australians each year: Caregivers face complex care decisions at home
Chronic wounds affect about 450,000 Australians every year, requiring ongoing at-home monitoring, care and treatment to prevent infection.
Aug 19, 2026
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BathMat trial shows promise in cutting ICU workload while improving care for critically ill patients
An innovative inflatable repositioning device developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Bath and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust could significantly reduce the number of staff required ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Study shows AI could support low-cost foot health technology
Researchers have demonstrated that AI tools could play an important part in developing simpler, lower-cost technologies for monitoring foot health, particularly in settings where access to specialized equipment may be limited. ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Compression wraps offer no healing advantage for venous leg ulcers, clinical trial finds
Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers.
Aug 1, 2026
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Smart wound dressing speeds up healing by triggering body's own repair signals
A bioinspired material developed by scientists at Imperial College London accelerates wound healing and the repair of human skin. The material captures the body's own healing proteins, releasing them only when repair cells ...
Jul 27, 2026
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How a pandemic detour helped researchers uncover clues to a mysterious disease
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down international travel in 2020, Michigan State University researcher Eric Benbow faced a problem. A $2.5 million research project designed to study an environmental pathogen in South America ...
Jul 22, 2026
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Supporting people with disability to participate in sport
Taking part in sport offers more than just improved fitness or mental well-being for people with disability; it can also build confidence, independence and create a deeper sense of belonging in the community. Despite the ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Genetic cause for rare skin condition points to new therapeutic option
An international team of researchers report in the journal Nature Immunology that a mutation in the gene OTULIN causes pediatric-onset pyoderma gangrenosum, characterized by recurrent ulcerating skin sores. They classify ...
Jun 15, 2026
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AI-guided drug search flags folic acid for diabetic wound healing
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an AI-guided workflow that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with molecular simulations to identify potential drug candidates for diabetic wound ...
May 25, 2026
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