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 ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. Their study, ...

For some patients undergoing surgery, the journey is just beginning after they leave the hospital. Surgical site infections are among the most common post-op complications, affecting 2% to 4% of ...

Most people think of wound care as a simple routine: clean the cut, apply something to it, and wait for it to heal. This approach works for very minor injuries, but it often falls short for anything ...

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 ...

The University of Manchester has received £1m (€1.67m) to develop a new device able to 'sniff out' harmful infections. The funding will be used to create a non-invasive wound monitor to treat patients ...

In the update, the UKHSA highlighted some symptoms to look out for. These can vary depending on the site and severity of ...