Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

Although studies have suggested that proper wound irrigation with tap water or normal saline is associated with reduced rates of infection, not much is known about the impact of other factors leading ...

Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 million ...

The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster "Jaws" may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are ...

New research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement. Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds -- wounds that do not heal after a few ...

Healing of chronic wounds requires sterile conditions and avoidance of infections. But methods for detecting the "bioburden," or quantity and types of bacteria present, are imperfect. Semiquantitative ...

A Bluetooth-enabled flexible sensor patch from RMIT lets doctors and patients see inside a healing wound without lifting the dressing, spotting problems early, and keeping recovery on track. Study: ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—A standardized initiative to prevent deep sternal wound infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery more than halved the rate of this risky complication over 4 years, according ...

From silver nanofibers to smart, sensory-packed dressings, the next generation of wound-healing technology is blurring the line between biology and engineering. A new review has looked at what’s ...