A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

Weekly hydrocolloid dressings were comparable to a daily petroleum-based regimen for patient-reported scar appearance after ...

NC State researchers created an electric bandage that heals wounds 30% faster. The device uses a water-activated battery and electrodes to mimic natural healing. NCInnovation funded the research to ...

While infected wounds definitely aren't a good thing, neither is the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which may occur due to overuse of the drugs. That's where a new type of cotton ...

It was a couple of years ago, at least, that we first heard about bandages being developed out of chitosan and now it seems they’ve been put into service in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chitosan, ...

Everything about blisters is inconvenient. They’re unsightly, often painful and can prevent you from wearing your favorite pair of shoes or comfortably holding a dumbbell. But resist the temptation to ...