By John EvansJul 17, 20202 minUltrapulsed carbon dioxide laser debridement improves chronic wound healing“Our study found the ultrapulsed CO2 laser can more effectively decrease wound infection rate, promote an increase in wound blood perfusion,
By Dhiren MahibanJun 29, 20202 minImpact of facial skin protectants on qualitative fit testing of N95 masksThe Covid-19 pandemic has created a need for prolonged use of N95 masks leading to injuries on healthcare workers’ faces. The use of skin pr
by Cory PerlaJan 8, 20201 minEvidence shows topical beta-carophyllene may speed up wound healing in miceThe chemical compound beta-carophyllene was found to improve the healing process of skin wounds in mice when topically applied, according to
By John EvansOct 18, 20192 minCompleted: First human xenograft of genetically engineered pig-skin for burn woundBurn specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston have successfully used a live-cell, genetically engineered pig skin xenog