Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities. Additionally, wound care presents complex coding ...

Q: Is it important to visualize chronic and acute wounds differently? A: Accuracy in the assessment of any wound is an essential component of wound healing. This is called global management of the ...

Now, scientists have developed a non-invasive technique that involves mere flash of a laser light to assess the healing of burn wounds. The method exploits a particular property of certain tissue ...

From the left, WPI researchers Emmanuel Agu, Diane Strong, Bengisu Tulu, Shubham Jain, a master's student in robotics engineering, Peder Pedersen, and Dachao Sun, a former Ph.D. student in computer ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

SolasCure has announced that it will collaborate with the US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR), to evaluate the use of its investigational wound gel, Aurase, in prolonged field care. The ...

Researchers in Singapore say they have developed a bandage that can detect and wirelessly send medical information related to chronic wounds, such as temperature and bacteria type. With the ability to ...

This week’s Smart Health roundup features health apps that assess wounds, reward fitness activity, and help travelers keep healthy while vacationing. E-Kare’s wound assessment app Researchers at the ...

A new biosensor that monitors the condition of a chronic wound has been developed at Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The sensor would determine whether the ...

Patients with chronic diseases are among the costliest who require healthcare. In recent years, there has been a dawning realization that some chronic conditions can be managed effectively, and less ...