One thing that I would like to go over again before starting on another subject is planting depth. The reason I feel the need to mention this is because it's probably the single biggest mistake people ...

In our current conversations around mental health, the word "trauma" is ubiquitous. It seems everyone, in one way or another, feels aggravated and damaged by it. I find this concerning. That's why I ...

Wound dehiscence is a surgical complication where an incision reopens either internally or externally. Also known as wound breakdown, wound disruption, or wound separation, these terms describe when a ...

Open areas of skin, such as scrapes and oozing pimples, heal best in moist, sealed environments. Hydrocolloid bandages, patches, and dressings can be used for this purpose. Unlike standard bandages, ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Slow wound healing is a process in which a wound, whether large or small, heals significantly slower than what is typical. While wounds go through several healing stages, a wound may take longer to ...

When a wild orangutan in Indonesia suffered a painful wound to his cheek, he did something that stunned researchers: He chewed plant leaves known to have pain-relieving and healing properties, rubbed ...

Q: Is wound care a specialty? A: I am often asked if wound care is a medical specialty, and the answer is a surprising “NO.” Despite the surge in chronic wounds, there is no credential provided by the ...

The bond between a mother and a child is not only unique but is pretty much the most important one. The relationship between ...

About four months ago, the Beverly Police Department received dreaded but expected news. Two samples of suspected fentanyl the city submitted to Brandeis University’s Street Check program had tested ...

Rising gun violence in the US increases the risk you or someone you know may receive a gunshot wound. After being shot twice, Joseph Jackmovich used his medical knowledge to perform basic first aid.

Flies can lay eggs in open wounds, a situation more common in hot, humid areas. These eggs hatch into larvae that feed on tissue, causing pain, inflammation, and potential infection. Early detection ...