New smart bandage can detect infection, change color, and deliver treatment in real time, offering a faster way to manage ...

To help in the fight against antibiotic overuse and resistance, researchers have developed a new wound dressing material that ...

Biomedical engineers from Brown University have developed a new wound dressing material that releases antibiotic drugs only ...

A post-surgery wound needs to be tended with care, as it can lead to infections. A laparoscopic surgeon shares his insights ...

Bacteria block the immune system with lactic acid and cause infections to become chronic, revealing why some wounds don't ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

FORT WORTH, TX - March 23, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Wound care can feel surprisingly complicated, even when the problem ...

Occasional cuts and other types of wounds happen, and the best way to help prevent them from getting infected is by cleaning them with lukewarm water and mild soap. However, if a wound does get ...

Dear Doctor: My boyfriend let a friend of his pierce his earlobe and cartilage, and both places got infected. He says things will get better on their own, but I’m worried. What should he be doing?

If you have any injury with open skin, you need to take care of it to avoid infection. Keeping a wound clean, washing your hands before touching it, and following any instructions from your doctor ...

One of this week's patients had an unfamiliar diagnosis.