Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have invented a tiny indicator that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection. The non-invasive indicator, which is around the same ...

Atopic dermatitis flares can cause skin cracks and bleeding. Learn how to care for the wounds and spot signs of infection.

It’s notoriously difficult for doctors to identify a wound that is becoming infected. Clinical signs and symptoms are imprecise and methods of identifying bacteria can be time-consuming and ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection in your bone. Osteomyelitis in your foot or ankle often develops because you have a wound on your foot that isn’t healing. You can develop osteomyelitis even if you can’t ...

The journey of motherhood is transformative, but recovering from a Caesarean section (C-section) adds a layer of physical ...

When bacteria make their way into wounds, they literally threaten life and limb—unless they are detected as quickly as possible. Now a new sensor can nestle in bandages and alert a nearby smartphone ...

There’s an old English proverb that says, “Time heals all wounds,” but doctors will tell you that the saying is only true for some. As a general rule of thumb, it should take two weeks for a wound to ...

It’s an unfortunate fact of life: Cuts happen to good people. But, under most circumstances, you can clean it, slap a bandage on your wound, and move on with your life. Sometimes, though, things don’t ...

Brits are advised to remain vigilant for any indicators of infection following a warning from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) regarding an outbreak. In a recent update, the health authority ...