Wounds are an inevitable part of life, whether due to injury, disease or surgery. While some can be treated at home, others require professional attention. Knowing when and where to go for expert ...

From rinsing a wound to bandaging, there are a few key steps to cleaning a wound and helping to prevent infection. Cleaning a wound is the first important step in preventing infection and promoting ...

Q: What is the true cost of wounds and wound care? A: A 2014 analysis of Medicare spending found between $28.1 billion and $96.8 billion per year was spent on wound care in the US. Limited data was ...

Q: What’s new with wound care documentation and CMS guidelines? A: The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently issued modifications in Local Coverage Determinants that can potentially affect ...

A bad wound can happen anywhere: at home, on the job, in the yard or on the street. One moment you’re going about your day, and the next you’re staring at a deep cut, a gash or an injury that is ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal. For older ...

In addition to all the health challenges that come with being diabetic, treating simple wounds can be far more difficult than what most people experience. In order to viligant with this type of ...

HEALING HANDS: Erika Harrison, a nurse with the mobile community outreach team for Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services, holds a bottle of saline-based wound cleanser at the Haywood Street ...

Although studies have suggested that proper wound irrigation with tap water or normal saline is associated with reduced rates of infection, not much is known about the impact of other factors leading ...

Warning: This article contains graphic images. Xylazine or “tranq” wounds – characterized by deep pockets of dead tissue – have become increasingly visible in Philadelphia among people who use drugs.