Minor open wound can usually be managed at home by applying pressure and a bandage. But large wounds, or wounds that won’t stop bleeding, require medical care. What is an open wound? An open wound is ...

For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied topically to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Revision hip and knee surgery poses some unique challenges with a variety of treatment alternatives. The purpose ...

Because non-pressure wounds are typically less understood across all levels of long-term care, they often receive less concern and fewer inquiries from families, according to Japa Volchok, DO, VP of ...

Raspberries are usually bright red and painful, and, no — not the fruit. Raspberries, strawberries, road rash — whatever you call these scrapes — are painful and can be difficult to treat. Some ...

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Imagine a bandage that doesn’t just cover your wound but actively works to heal it. Researchers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have created a flexible, programmable ...