WASHINGTON, January 19, 2021 -- Biomedical engineers developed a technique to observe wound healing in real time, discovering a central role for cells known as fibroblasts. The work, reported in APL ...
May 21, 2007 -- Topical application of a gel made from platelets in healthy individuals' own blood (autologous platelet gel; APG) may help wounds heal more quickly and completely, according to the ...
Behind every bandage that never comes off lies a bigger crisis in healthcare. According to the National Library of Medicine, chronic wounds affect over 10 million Americans, cost $22.5 billion every ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The fibronexus (FNX), a very close transmembrane association of individual extracellular fibronectin fibers and actin microfilaments, was ...
A study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of wounds in the skin. A University of California, Irvine-led study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of ...
Years ago, during my "marketing and sales period", a nurse approached me during a break at a seminar to ask my advice about a patient and his wound. Instead of describing the patient and his problems, ...
A case series found that skin-stretching external fixation devices coupled with negative pressure wound therapy was effective in treating large skin defects, suggesting that this method may be a ...
Mohs surgery is a precise technique for treating skin cancer, where the surgeon removes thin layers of skin, examining each one under a microscope for cancer cells. This process continues until no ...
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Most wounds heal by closing right away with stitches or other ...