Change your bandage daily to keep the wound clean while it heals. If you have skin that is sensitive to adhesives, try a non-adhesive gauze pad with paper tape. If using silicone gel or hydrogel ...

Patient care National running events like the London Marathon and Great North Run inspire thousands of armchair viewers to get healthy, according to new figures released by the NHS today. Visits to ...

This will usually include compression therapy for venous ulcers, infection control, and patient education on wound care. Implementing compression therapy early on has been shown to reduce healing ...

Planned for wide release in the U.S. in 2025 with subsequent expansion to Canada, U.K., and Ireland, this platform uses generative AI to transform how oncologists manage patient care. Currently ...

As we approach 2025, political dynamics, economic forces and once-in-a-lifetime technological advancements have the potential to significantly influence patient care. From my vantage point as a ...

Most hospitals and surgery centers provide brochures, either print or online, about the surgery itself. Whether it’s a knee replacement, transplant or heart ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — Researchers have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes.

Due to age, health conditions, and chronic illnesses, long-term care residents may be more susceptible to skin and wound issues. That is why Ontario is investing $1 million in education programs for ...

Post-stroke patients have trouble following instructions, study finds by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels ...

Involving people in decisions about their care and treatment can improve outcomes and experiences for patients, and potentially yield efficiency savings for the health system through increased ...

The Urgent and Emergency Care Survey asks respondents to rate their overall experience on a scale of 10 (very good) to 0 (very poor). Around 67% of patients had a positive overall experience ... QR ...

The appendix's function isn't fully known, but some theories state it helps with recovery from infections, inflammation, and ...