Have you ever wondered why it takes so long for a wound to heal? As we age, our skin begins to thin and lose its ability to stretch. The farther away the skin is from the heart, the slower it takes ...

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

Wound care patients face a multitude of social and emotional challenges that may complicate the healing process, according to a December study published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Q: Why did you go into this career? A: In nursing school I was fascinated by the skin’s anatomy, purpose, and healing process. Later, as a Registered Nurse working in the hospital, I quickly became ...

I am a part-time nurse at Prevention Point Philadelphia, which is the location of the clinic that I mention in the article. Rachel McFadden is an emergency room nurse at the Hospital of the University ...

A new framework has been published describing the “skills, knowledge and behaviours” needed by health and care professionals to improve care of pressure ulcers and lower limb and surgical wounds. The ...

Biomedical students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are set to pitch original wound-care product ideas to a panel of seasoned business and industry professionals and negotiate deals ...

An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.