The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy has launched its first professional credential recognizing expertise in advanced wound care. The Advanced Wound Care Certified, or AWCC, credential ...

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 ...

Wash your hands. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds with soap then rinse with water. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers identified three key barriers to proper wound care for Latine patients with hidradenitis suppurativa ...

Wound care and prevention are essential for people with diabetes. Without timely and effective care, wounds could get worse and potentially lead to limb amputation. But an effective over-the-counter ...