Despite what many people think, Dr. Olukayode Iyun has stated that wounds are a major issue in Nigeria because 25 percent of patients seen as surgical ...

Instead, wash the burn gently with soap and water, pat it dry, and apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment.” Common chronic wounds include bedsores (pressure sores ...

Pioneering research from the Ateneo de Manila University could turn bangus fish skin—a common ... with massive burns and other major injuries. While not meant as a home remedy, wound dressings ...

The future of burn and wound care is looking fishy—in a good ... Some of the strips were treated with silver nanoparticles, a common antimicrobial, while others were left alone as controls.