Macrophages are best known for their Pac Man-like ability to gobble up cellular debris and pathogens in order to thwart infection. A new study in The Journal of Cell Biology describes how these immune cells also help resolve ...
Dec 8, 2014
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A UC Irvine-led study has revealed the underlying genetic factors that help repair skin lesions caused by psoriasis, which could engender new methods of controlling the lingering condition.
Oct 27, 2014
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The latest Empa "Technology Briefing" took place at the end of April in St Gallen, dealing with the the treatment and prevention of chronic sores. Specialists from healthcare sector, science and the med-tech industry used ...
May 26, 2014
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In addition to its known capacity to promote bleeding events, aspirin also inhibits wound healing. New research published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine now describes how aspirin acts on key skin cells called keratinocytes, ...
May 12, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—A University of Manchester study examines how skin-dwelling bacteria influence wound healing - findings could help address chronic wounds, a common ailment in the elderly.
Apr 29, 2014
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Wounds may heal more quickly if exposed to low-intensity vibration, report researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Mar 31, 2014
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If you have a sore that hasn't improved in a month then chances are you are not receiving the specialised care you need.
Mar 27, 2014
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Naturally occurring electricity in our cells is key to how our bodies function, and that includes the healing of wounds.
Mar 4, 2014
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Normally, tissue injury triggers a mechanism in cells that tries to repair damaged tissue and restore the skin to a normal, or homeostatic state. Errors in this process can give rise to various problems, such as chronic inflammation, ...
Jan 19, 2014
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Chronic wounds affect an estimated 6.5 million Americans at an annual cost of about $25 billion. Further, foot blisters and other diabetic ulcers or sores account for the vast majority of foot and leg amputations in the United ...
Dec 17, 2013
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