Maria explained that licking can lead to inflammation, ulceration, and even infection of the wound. To prevent this, she ...

If you're planning to have a cesarean delivery — or C-section — or you want to be ready in case you need one, here's what you need to know about recovery, pain and other symptoms.

One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to studies led by Michigan Medicine. Black patients also had ...

Mohs surgery complications risk is increased in patients who have smoked tobacco when compared with those who have never used any form of nicotine.

Charcot neuroarthropathy is a severe complication often linked to diabetes, causing progressive bone and joint damage in the ...

A research team from the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University, China, has developed a novel biocompatible nanoadhesive for ...

Experts from across healthcare disciplines began working in December on a new classification system for evaluating surgical site wounds.

A groundbreaking cannabinoid-based antimicrobial, Silvanex, fights drug-resistant infections with a synergy of silver, CBC and CBG.

This finding could lead to new treatments for slow-healing wounds in older adults, especially for post-surgical recovery and chronic wound care. As people age, their bodies accumulate senescent ...

Infection was defined as a wound breakdown requiring the use of antibiotics documented in the medical record. Seroma/hematoma was defined by the type of fluid collection inside the surgical wound.

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it's best to let it fall off on ...