Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds – wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead to severe ...

University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting chronic wound infections. Their findings, published Sept. 29 ...

Chronic wounds affect thousands of patients each year and can lead to serious complications, including amputation and death.

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. The co-founders of Meridius Bio, Bill Cheliak, and Richard Strafehl envision a world where chronic wounds heal rapidly, where diabetic ...

Most of the management guidelines for the treatment of bite infections are based on expert opinion. The goals of therapy are to prevent or treat infection, as well as minimize soft tissue damage. In ...

Mild infections can sometimes occur, leading to issues such as a swimmer’s ear or a hot tub rash. For those with weakened immune systems or those who are already ill, an infection from Pseudomonas can ...

LOS ANGELES — Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds — wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead ...