Venous leg ulcers heal faster with early surgery vs. compression, trial shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2020
A compression-first approach that deferred ablation surgery led to slower-healing wounds and a 60% higher rate of ulcer recurrence, the study found.
Heat-activated wound dressing has potential to heal chronic wounds, pressure sores
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Biomedical engineers said they have created a new wound dressing that contracts in response to body heat and prevents bacterial growth.
Avoid treating persistent wounds with aspirin: Study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be a better choice for residents with chronic wounds, according to new research.
Aspirin not best for wound care?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be best for residents with chronic wounds, according to new study results.
Aspirin inhibits chronic wound healing, providers should dispense it with caution, researchers warn
By
Tim Mullaney
May 13, 2014
Long-term care professionals might want to opt for non-aspirin pain relievers for residents with chronic wounds, as researchers have discovered that aspirin appears to suppress healing.
Vibration holds promise for wounds, researchers discover
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2014
Diabetic foot ulcers and other chronic wounds might heal more quickly if they are exposed to gentle vibrations, according to new research from the University of Illinois-Chicago and Stony Brook University...
Fostering friendly skin bacteria could promote chronic wound healing, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
May 02, 2014
Caregivers might soon be able to heal seniors’ chronic wounds by manipulating the bacteria that live on the skin, according to research out of the University of Manchester Healing Foundation Centre...
Vibration could heal chronic diabetic wounds, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 02, 2014
Diabetic foot ulcers and other chronic wounds might heal more quickly if they are exposed to gentle vibrations, suggests new research from the University of Illinois-Chicago and Stony Brook University...
New findings explain stubborn wounds
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2014
Why do chronic wounds repair so slowly? Blame a toxic healing environment, new study results assert.
Venous leg ulcers respond better to compression stockings than normal bandages, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 10, 2013
Multi-layer compression stockings promote more long-lasting healing of venous leg ulcers than traditional bandages, according to a recently published study.