Burn injury is classified according to the depth of the injury to the skin. In the past, burns were classified as first, second, or third degree. The classification was purely clinical based on the ...

Also referred to as full-thickness burns, third-degree burns involve all layers of the dermis and extend into the subcutaneous tissue. Characteristics of these burns include a firm and dry and charred ...

Researchers create a biomimetic model to study wound healing in burn and laceration wounds. The team designed an in vitro model system made of fibroblasts embedded in a collagen hydrogel. Wounds were ...

In a significant development for medical professionals, a new consensus has been developed to enhance the treatment of second-degree burn wounds. This guideline offers a thorough and systematic method ...

To provide the best care for injured service members, combat medics need reliable tools. To develop better tools, they call upon engineers. Suvranu De, dean of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, is ...

Second-degree burns are among the most challenging injuries to manage due to their varying depths and healing potentials. Traditionally, the lack of standardized treatment protocols has led to ...