The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are 30.3 million people living with diabetes in the United States. Diabetes comes with many serious complications, including chronic ...

Chronic wounds, including diabetic ulcers and pressure sores, can linger for months or even years.

One of many dreaded tags from a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Survey is F-Tag 314 — Pressure ulcers. CMS writes, “Each resident must receive and the facility must provide the necessary care and ...

Chronic wounds are an immense burden for patients. If left untreated, chronic wounds can be life-threatening, making ...

LONDON – LONDON (AP) — For three years, Connie McPherson had debilitating leg ulcers that were so painful she sometimes couldn't sleep. Despite repeated surgery, antibiotics, steroids and other ...

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 ...

An advanced wound care company has acquired a diabetic foot ulcer treatment firm in a $14.5 million deal. The acquisition reflects Derma Sciences’ strategy to acquire higher-margined companies with ...

Different ulcer wound treatments were analyzed in elderly patients with multiple medical conditions, revealing that a multidisciplinary approach may be needed to ensure efficacy. Treatment of wounds ...

Faster and more complete wound healing was achieved with more frequent debridement regardless of wound type, size, or duration, researchers found. Weekly or even more frequent debridement -- the ...

Researchers have shown that it is possible to treat venous ulcers unresponsive to conventional treatment with wound dressings made from human skin grown in vitro. A study demonstrates how this ...