Most people think of wound care as a simple routine: clean the cut, apply something to it, and wait for it to heal. This approach works for very minor injuries, but it often falls short for anything ...

(Oct. 26, 2011) - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital surgeons have found that a carefully-selected surgical care check list of 12 measures reduced Whipple procedure wound infections by nearly 50 ...

For some patients undergoing surgery, the journey is just beginning after they leave the hospital. Surgical site infections are among the most common post-op complications, affecting 2% to 4% of ...

A bundle of protocols including patient education, skin prep, and glove changes reduced infections at a large US surgical ...

The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster "Jaws" may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are ...

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.

Traumatologists who conducted a multicenter trial into closing high-risk lower extremity fractures with standard dressings vs. negative-pressure wound therapy found the vacuum-assisted closure ...

Simply put, wound-care products aim to heal wounds in a timely manner and control infection. Wound-care products cost the U.S. healthcare system over $7 billion in 2007. When one considers the ...

February is American Heart Month, focused on cardiovascular health and the many ways heart health affects the entire body. One connection that often goes unnoticed is the relationship between heart ...