Contact layer dressings are single layer, either woven or nonwoven materials designed to protect fragile tissue in the wound bed. They can be perforated or permeable, allowing exudates to pass ...

Mepitel is the dressing of choice for a wound with minimal drainage. It is a nonadherent dressing to moist wound beds but adheres ultra-gently to dry skin (Bayer Health Care Partners, 2000).

Researchers from the University at Buffalo (N.Y.) have developed imaging technology capable of seeing through wound dressings, according to an April 24 news release from the university.  Here are five ...

How to avoid having a little cut turn into a dangerous infection By Laura Entis You nick yourself while cutting an onion, ...

A new bilayer fiber wound dressing using PLA and PVA with aloe vera and propolis supports healing, moisture retention, and antibacterial protection, offering a sustainable alternative for advanced ...

Jason Wong, who is an Honorary Consultant at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Regenerative Medicine at The University of Manchester, ...

With a focus on less traumatic dressing changes, the company is set to disrupt the wound care industry and bring hope to millions. A Compassionate Solution to a Global Problem Chronic wounds and ...

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers presented a composite wound dressing composed of polylactic acid (PLA), curcumin, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), designed to improve ...

In a study published in the journal Biofunctional Materials, researchers examine the potential of bee products such as honey, pollen, and propolis as materials for wound dressings by analyzing their ...