Diabetes significantly complicates the wound healing process through multiple mechanisms that work against the body’s natural recovery abilities. High blood glucose levels damage blood vessels, ...

Medical advancements that help close wounds faster have been popping up for years. Now, Israeli scientists have discovered a natural chemical that makes wounds heal faster. The scientists tested the ...

Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic ...

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly – in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers in a project at Chalmers ...

A bacterium found in the wound microbiome can accelerate healing, highlighting the potential for microbiota-based wound therapies. “This study is unique in terms of bringing light on the good part of ...

A new type of bioprinted skin could revolutionize how we replace human skin going forward. The new skin was made by combining the six primary skin cell types with additional hydrogels, allowing them ...

Every year, poorly healing wounds cost around $250 billion, which indicates the urgent need for new solutions and ...

New research shows that a certain bug, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can facilitate healing of hard-to-treat wounds among people with diabetes. While there are many studies done on potentially ...

Among all natural remedies, honey has long been used for its numerous health benefits.Known for its antibacterial properties and ability to promote healing, honey is an excellent choice for treating ...

A smart bandage could speed up wound healing by actively tracking and responding to the healing process. The proof-of-concept device, called a-Heal, was designed to fit inside a commercial colostomy ...

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have noticed a natural antioxidant in rosemary, carnosic acid, which appears to ...

SALEM – People with diabetes suffering from hard-to-heal foot ulcers now have access to a groundbreaking new treatment available at Salem Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Wound Healing Center (WHC).