Imperceptible low-level electric current applied through a skin patch caused a nearly 10 times reduction in amounts of ...

Middleton-based Imbed Biosciences has received federal approval to sell Microlyte Ag/Lidocaine, an antimicrobial wound dressing that includes the anesthetic lidocaine to manage painful skin wounds.

The Vetlen Pouch can be placed in infected wound sites and can continuously deliver medication for up to 30 days ...

Rapid weight loss can cause a greater loss of muscle mass than losing weight slowly. The popularity of newer weight-loss ...

However, traditional dressings have limited drug loading capacity and permeability and are unable to deliver active medications to the deep wound bed ... classification of delivered substances and ...

Advances in molecular and cell biology have led to an expansion in our knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in wound healing. We review existing and potential therapies modulating ...

These warning letters are the latest in a series of FDA efforts to crack down on companies selling birth-tissue-derived ...

A new study has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing. The research may have implications for the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds. A new study from Karolinska ...

Aug. 12, 2024 — Radiation is a powerful tool for treating cancer, but prolonged exposure can damage the skin. Radiation-induced skin injuries are painful and increase a person's chances of ...

Proper wound healing requires specialized and consistent wound care, something not easily accessible to people who use drugs.

Prior research has shown that the application of electricity to wounds can speed up healing—it attracts fibroblasts, which are a major part of the healing process. Prior research has also shown ...