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Use of electrical stimulus can heal wounds three times more quickly
Researchers report they have developed a method of using electric stimulation to speed up the healing process, making wounds heal three...
Allan Ryan
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Reactivating fetal healing protein NPGPx could improve chronic diabetic wounds
Recent research has shown promising early results in re-activating a protein associated with rapid wound healing. The protein quickly...
John Evans
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Three micro-RNAs impair venous ulcer healing
Researchers have identified three gene-regulating molecules—micro-RNAs—that seem to impair the healing of venous ulcers. They conclude...
John Evans
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Scarring reduced using local skin flap closure in Mohs surgery
The use of local skin flaps in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) appears to result in a lower Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) rating at six...
Allan Ryan
Jul 18, 20222 min read


VIDEO: New study uses virtual reality to relieve burn injury-related pain in children.
Using virtual reality games while changing dressings in pediatric patients with burn injuries might have an opioid-sparing effect.
Jeremy Visser
Jun 23, 20211 min read


Topical antibiotics may slow wound healing
The routine use of prophylactic topical antibiotics may slow the healing of minor skin wounds since new research shows that interleukin...
John Evans
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Identified: New target for healing chronic wounds
New research on inducing closure of chronic wounds could aid in healing diabetic foot ulcers, say the investigators who have identified a...
John Evans
Mar 26, 20212 min read


Electrical stimulation improves blood vessel permeability
Recent findings suggest that electrical stimulation can increase the permeability of blood vessels, potentially representing a means of...
John Evans
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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