An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.

Peter L. Salgo, MD: Well, we’ve been talking about wounds, who gets them? And talking about how we should initiate treatment and what the protocols are. Let’s get a little more specific. Wound care ...

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

Roundtable discussions often bring together experts to share examples of best practice and discuss the challenges facing their specialism. A recent Nursing Times roundtable, supported by Mölnlycke, ...

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the U.S., with more than 37 million Americans living with the disease. The condition is often associated with chronic wounds, as about a ...

Medicare’s upcoming wound care policy changes will require a mandatory four-week standard treatment trial before covering advanced therapies, potentially delaying life-saving treatments New evidence ...

Wounds UK consistently highlights the importance of a holistic and evidence-based approach to wound care. Among the many factors influencing healing, accurate vascular assessment plays a key role – ...

As I outlined in Part 1 of “The 3 Cs of Skin and Wound Care for LTC Providers,” skin and wound care is a poorly researched and lacks agreement and support of what is truly best practice. I proposed ...

MARKHAM — The Ontario government is investing $3.74 million in skin and wound care training programs for 1,100 long-term care home staff, bringing residents faster, more convenient access to care, ...