There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds healing by slowing the growth of dangerous microorganisms, according to a new ...

What starts out as a small problem after surgery can sometimes lead to an infection that can get out of control and, in many cases, prove to be deadly. In the U.S., infections cost about 25 million ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. CDC Surgical Wound Classification may have limitations ...

A lack of consensus for the term “immunocompromised” suggests that studies demonstrating the effectiveness of infection prevention in surgical patients at a high risk of wound infection may have ...

Wound infections are one of the most stubborn complications after general surgery. They increase pain, hospital stays and ...

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imbed Biosciences, Inc. (Imbed) announced today the results of a prospective clinical evaluation of its next-generation wound matrix, Microlyte® SURGICAL, in diabetic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cetaphil Healing Ointment (Galderma Laboratories) contains petrolatum, shea butter and vitamin E. Within 4 weeks ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Serosanguineous drainage is normal during wound healing and is thin, watery, and slightly pink in color.If the drainage smells bad or changes ...

Solventum SOLV announced the acquisition of Acera Surgical, which specializes in advanced synthetic treatment options for ...

Most surgical incisions are closed with stitches or staples, some cannot be closed. There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds ...