Slow wound healing can be a symptom of a chronic health issue, such as diabetes. Learn about the role of inflammation and ...

Medical honey proves effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, transforming wound care and offering hope in the fight ...

For example, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia found that people with xylazine-associated wounds are often denied admittance to detox and rehabilitation programs until their ...

Calgary-based NanoTess makes a gel called NanoSALV that's designed to to help heal chronic wounds, skin injuries, infections ...

The pressurized chamber delivers concentrated oxygen that can help heal wounds, infections and burns, as well as improve ...

Philadelphia’s 7% drop in fatal overdoses in 2023 is notable. Still, opioid use disorder claimed the lives of over 1,100 residents that year – more than three times as many lives as 10 years earlier.

Breast reduction surgery offers several benefits but also involves potential risks. Understanding the surgical process and ...

A: An estimated 1 in 4 postoperative wound complications occur within 14 days of hospital discharge. Some patients may develop wounds other than the surgical sites, which can complicate their hospital ...

Many people with diabetes develop foot ulcers—open wounds on the feet—that are dangerous because almost half of them become infected. Infections can lead to hospital stays and sometimes force doctors ...

Two rough-toothed dolphins were found stranded on the shores of Laoag City. Despite efforts to save them, both died later.

Chronic kidney disease, also called End Stage Renal Failure, describes the gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, which is then excreted ...