As a patient recovers from a wound, a doctor may watch over them, monitoring the healing process and prescribing treatments based on the body's responses. But a wide variety of factors including diet, age, or diseases such ...
Dec 19, 2022
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From burns to cuts, kitchen accidents happen, and they may be more likely as you cook for holiday gatherings.
Dec 12, 2022
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When someone arrives at a hospital with a severe injury, the law guarantees that person will receive care. But how will recovery progress when it's time for that person to go home?
Nov 7, 2022
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Stress and upheaval are harmful at any time, but the pandemic has forced many families onto a roller coaster ride that seems unending. Families and caregivers are concerned about what this period of great instability means ...
Sep 27, 2022
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A new biosensor capable of accurately monitoring the condition of a chronic wound has been developed by a team at Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Sep 2, 2022
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Performed early after surgery, a procedure called microneedling can improve the final appearance of surgical scars—with best results if done within six to seven weeks, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Aug 31, 2022
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University of Calgary researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating bacterial skin infections. In a study recently published in Nature, first author Dr. Rachel Kratofil, Ph.D., and co-senior authors Drs. ...
Aug 12, 2022
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New insights into the role that small molecules called microRNAs play in human skin wound healing have been published today in eLife.
Aug 9, 2022
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Great summer days are full of relaxation, fun and plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately, spending too much time in the sun can lead to a sunburn. Your skin may be inflamed, painful and feel hot to the touch.
Aug 5, 2022
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When a virus—such as SARS-CoV-2—triggers an inflammatory response in the body, this information is transmitted to the brain via the sensory nervous system. The Vagus nerve, which extends from the brain to most organs ...
Aug 3, 2022
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