In diabetics, wounds tend to progress quickly and heal slowly. Researchers have used electricity to heal diabetic wounds three times faster, which offers great potential for treating those with ...

The US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually. These patients have a 15-fold increased risk for amputation; the American ...

For people with diabetes, a simple cut or scrape can become a gateway to serious health complications. Understanding why wound care holds such critical importance helps create awareness about ...

Dr. Jeff Monash, Tucson wound care specialist, applies medical grade honey wound treatment at Wound Center of Tucson. Dr. Jeff Monash, Tucson wound care specialist, applies medical grade honey wound ...

A responsive hydrogel delivers RNA therapy to diabetic wounds, reducing tissue breakdown and inflammation by releasing treatment in sync with the wound's chemical signals. (Nanowerk Spotlight) A small ...

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have hit upon new technologies to deliver a double whammy to chronic wounds in diabetics, using tiny needles barely visible to the human eye.

Even today, long after my role ceased to be that of an outpatient clinic supervisor, I still focus on control of the patient's diabetic condition. Even in a cancer institute! When I'm consulted to see ...

A diabetic ulcer describes a slow-healing wound that commonly appears on the feet. It is a complication of diabetes that often stems from a lack of sensation or blood flow in the affected area.

Federal regulators created fresh confusion around a controversial subset of wound care products during a 10-day period in ...

Diabetic wounds often lead to severe complications that can result in amputations. These chronic and non-healing wounds are marked by persistent inflammation, affecting more than six per cent of the ...