A new international study finds that five-layer silicone border dressings already shown to effectively prevent pressure injuries in long-term care also can result in major dollar savings for providers ...

"Hemodialysis patients are typically told not to shower if they have a central venous catheter because of the infection risk, ...

A study at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital showed that use of a special liquid adhesive to increase the durability of driveline (DL) dressings can reduce the risk of infection and improve ...

One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. Image Credit: University of Waterloo To bring relief to this and other problems, ...

A study, published in the Journal of Arthroplasty, examined the effectiveness of closed incision negative pressure therapy through the Prevena Incision Management System. Researchers conducted a ...

Researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material using advanced polymers. This new dressing could enhance the healing process for burn patients and have potential applications for drug ...

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounder United Soft Plastics Inc. has developed a custom extruded TPE film for wound-healing applications. The medical-grade TPE developed in conjunction with a Danish ...

Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a novel type of wound dressing material using advanced polymers, offering potential improvements in treating burn victims and addressing ...

Hirschfeld et al. 3 have recently reported on the results of skin grafting at the Detroit Receiving Hospital. They state that, prior to the study, loss of 25 per cent or more of the grafted skin ...

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Nurses at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill created a magical first Christmas for their smallest patients by dressing up NICU babies for a holiday-themed photoshoot. The parents ...

Mepitel Film skin dressings reduced rates of radiation dermatitis — a type of skin-related side effect — compared to standard of care in women undergoing radiation for breast cancer, according to ...