From rinsing a wound to bandaging, there are a few key steps to cleaning a wound and helping to prevent infection. Cleaning a wound is the first important step in preventing infection and promoting ...

Ordinarily, when treating chronic wounds, caregivers go to great lengths to keep them free of bacteria. An experimental new dressing, however, actually introduces bacteria to help such wounds heal.

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Using a cold plasma jet to activate hydrogel, researchers have created a dressing with antibacterial and wound-healing properties. The technology could be used as an alternative to current treatments ...

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the market leader in skin care, today announced the latest addition to its advanced wound care portfolio, the OptiView® Transparent Dressing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Microlyte Ag/Lidocaine can treat both partial- and full-thickness wounds. The dressing releases 40 mg of ...