Q: I’ve heard basic skin care can save billions of dollars. True? A: Pressure injuries inflict human and financial burdens on healthcare systems worldwide, worsening a patient’s medical prognosis.

A few years back, Mary Madison’s husband developed a pressure injury caused by sitting for long periods behind the wheel of a city bus. Her many years as a long-term care director of nursing and most ...

Slow-to-heal wounds can often become the result of health conditions or even medical treatments. Even with the best efforts of doctors and their patients, the healing process can be slow and ...

What Is an Avulsion Wound? An avulsion wound refers to a wound in which a part of the body has been torn off or removed through either surgery or trauma. There are many types of avulsion wounds, ...

Ask a Doctor is a series of physician-authored columns offering insights and advice on common health topics. It is not a substitute for seeking medical care. One of the most common reasons people come ...

Depending on how old you are, your idea of how to treat a wound is probably dependent on what your parents taught you. If you are still reaching for the mercurochrome for every scratch you’re probably ...

HEALING HANDS: Erika Harrison, a nurse with the mobile community outreach team for Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services, holds a bottle of saline-based wound cleanser at the Haywood Street ...

Biomaterials traditionally used for wound healing can act as a temporary barrier to halt bleeding, prevent infection, and enhance regeneration. Hydrogels are among the best candidates for wound ...

Medicare generally covers wound care and supplies, with coverage varying between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap plans. Original Medicare Part A covers wound care you receive as an ...