Successful treatment of diabetic ulcers requires an understanding of the underlying disease process. Angiopathic changes in both the large and small vessels of diabetic patients can reduce tissue ...

VOL: 98, ISSUE: 44, PAGE NO: 62 Andrea Cartwright, RN, BSc, is nutritional nurse specialist, Basildon and Thurrock General Hospitals NHS Trust Nutrition requires complex multidisciplinary ...

Evidence suggests stress slows the healing of wounds but pain may also play a part. Regular assessment could improve patients’ quality of life and recovery time Abstract Solowiej K, Upton D (2010) ...

OSF Wound Care has opened a new center in Galesburg to treat chronic wounds using advanced medical technology.

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

What Is an Avulsion Wound? An avulsion wound refers to a wound in which a part of the body has been torn off or removed through either surgery or trauma. There are many types of avulsion wounds, ...

Q: Is wound care a specialty? A: I am often asked if wound care is a medical specialty, and the answer is a surprising “NO.” Despite the surge in chronic wounds, there is no credential provided by the ...