By Karin Brulliard for the Washington Post When Jamie Peyton first examined the bears’ paws last month, she figured they might take six months to heal. Peyton, a veterinarian at the University of California at Davis, had treated cats and dogs with burns before, and she knew these were severe. The two female black bears in her care had survived the Thomas wildfire that… Continue reading Two Bears Were Badly Burned in Wildfires, And Fish Skin Helped Heal Them

Learn when to seek medical help for minor scrapes and burns, especially for more vulnerable individuals such as seniors, or those with chronic illnesses.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is one of many types of treatments for wound care. Learn about benefits, risk factors, and what to expect during treatment.

In this article from ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) News, learn about when it's time to take wound care up a notch and see your doctor.

By Kara S. Couch, MS, CRNP, CWS for the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2017) is a time to celebrate our profession and reflect on the impact we’ve had on people’s lives through our work.  I earned my credentials as a nurse practitioner and certified wound care specialist through a… Continue reading The Art and Science of Wound Care Nursing

All chronic wounds have bacteria residing in them. Determining how much – and how severe – are important factors for healing. Watch this webinar for free!

Incontinence-associated dermatitis, or IAD, is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when the skin comes into contact with urine and/or fecal matter. It can be both painful and embarrassing for patients and is a well-recognized risk factor for the development of pressure injuries, which are not only painful for patients, but also expensive to… Continue reading Video: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis – Prevalence and Economic Impact

In this article, originally published by STAT News, learn the new ways that doctors are trying to bandage burns: strips of sterilized tilapia.

Learn how to care for a wound at home that has been stapled, sutured, taped, glued or simply left open to heal, and watch out for these signs of infection.

By Amy Wallace for UPI.com TORONTO, Dec. 14 (UPI) — People with diabetes may have a new tool at their disposal in dealing with a common problem many with diabetes experience, chronic wound healing. Researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering department led by Professor Milica Radisic have developed a peptide-hydrogel biomaterial that prompts skin… Continue reading Hydrogel Helps Skin Cells ‘Crawl’ Together to Heal Wounds: Study