Greg Ferguson

Millions of people suffer from chronic wounds, which take a very long time to heal and cost a substantial amount of money. New treatments are continuously sought to improve the treatment outlook and reduce associated costs. A recent study by British and Japanese researchers shows that certain bone marrow cells can help regenerate skin by transforming into skin cells.

Wounds can easily get infected but it is very difficult to get rid of infections. There are certain types of wounds that can become dangerously infected. The article below talks about infections and care to take when faced with an infection.

Lymphedema is a medical condition whereby an inefficient lymphatic system causes fluid retention and the swelling of body tissues. Let's explore this subject deeply.

Aquacal is a special kind of dressing used in treatment of people who suffer from burns and deep lacerations. The following article describes how aquacel works.

A few years back, it was only a dream for feeble and disabled people to move freely from one place to another. With the advent of electric mobility scooters, this became a reality. Let's talk about their usefulness in detail now.

Different types of wounds require different types of dressings. Most advanced dressings create a moist wound environment which promotes quick healing. Common dressings that promote moist wound healing include hydrocolloid dressing, hydrogel dressing, foam dressing and alginate dressing.

A very important aspect of wound care is the dressing and bandaging of the wound. The article below details the ins and outs of dressing a wound and follow up actions required till the wound heels.

Undergoing a surgery means being left with one or more wounds left to heal. Surgery wounds are sometimes complicated and need special care. The article below details some of the main concerns in caring for a surgery wound.

Blisters on feet are common occurrences when out and about hiking. The article details several ways in which blisters can be avoided or treated when on a hike.

There are various reasons due to which blistering might occur on the human body. The following article gives you a brief of the main causes for blisters.