Vancomycin powder, dilute povidone-iodine lavage, and a combination of both treatments were not superior to standard saline for the prevention of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients ...

Dr. Greg Vigna Study shows that BMI may be linked to wound complications after surgery, with obese patients experiencing higher rates of de ...

Scar tissue forms when a wound heals but is different from skin tissue. For example, it is less elastic, leading to tightness, limited movement, and pain. Exercise, moisturizing, and other home ...

Among the 1,879 patients undergoing intra-abdominal procedures during the study period 56 patients were included in the validation group; the patients developed wound dehiscence during the ...

Tennis, a sport with such a clear hierarchy of haves and have-nots that it resembles a medieval feudal system, is once again under scrutiny for its approach to fear and favor. Saturday, the World ...

It is particularly renowned for its wound-healing properties, attributed to its primary bioactive compound, curcumin. With its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties ...

“Nevertheless, two of our patients in the FTSG group with larger skin defects (both >200 cm 2) experienced partial donor wound dehiscence, prolonged wound healing time (more than a month), and scar ...

CBS's police procedural drama, FBI: International season 4 episode 11 titled Veritas Fidelis premiered on February 11, 2025. The season returned after fall break on January 28, 2025, and the ...

Bacterial cellulose — already used in human medicine for treating wounds and burns due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability and high water retention — has now been found to enhance plant ...

Table 2. VAMC score variables and characteristics of the validation population Variables of the VAMC score Abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 56] No abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 168] P value ...

Knowing what to do if stitches break open after surgery can prevent complications later. If stitches start to separate, the incision should be covered with a clean bandage. Keep an eye on the wound in ...