A new dressing made from plant-based materials can deliver antibiotics directly to wounds during critical early stages of ...

Researchers have developed a bionic cooling skin dressing that kills bacteria, lowers wound temperature and speeds infected ...

Bar none, the most frequent question I'm asked by students is "what dressing do I use on a patient with this type of wound?" Besides needing to know the physical condition of the patient and all ...

The success of hydrogel dressings is thought to be due to their ability to maintain an optimum wound healing environment, which is warm and moist, rather than dry whilst keeping out infective agents.

New type of multifunctional wound dressings feature glowing nanosensors to track and monitor for infection. Harnessing the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory power of magnesium hydroxide, the smart ...

After an injury has occurred, a complex cascade of biological processes is initiated to support the repair and regeneration of lost or damaged tissue. Some of the different biological molecules ...

The affordable nanotechnology-based dressing combines cotton gauze and curcumin to prevent infections, reduce pain during dressing changes and promote faster wound healing ...