Millions of Americans suffer from wounds that don't heal, and while most are typically associated with diabetes, new research has identified another possible underlying cause – autoimmune diseases.

Wounds may heal more quickly if exposed to low-intensity vibration, report researchers. The finding, in mice, may hold promise for the 18 million Americans who have type 2 diabetes, and especially the ...

An oxygen-delivering gel may transform chronic wound treatment by targeting hypoxia and enabling sustained healing.

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 ...

While saliva does contain proteins that can help heal wounds faster, it also contains bacteria that could lead to infection if they come in contact with a wound, especially a deep wound. It is safest ...

Hard-to-heal wounds can come about in many ways. For example, around 50 percent of the elderly population in Italy have an experience with a hard-to-heal wound at some point in their later years – ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...