There are dozens of wound care products available, and the practitioner is often overwhelmed and confused by the variety of choices. The best way to choose the correct product is understanding the concept of wound bed preparation – a crucial aspect of wound...
Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves inflammation, tissue formation, and tissue remodeling. Vitamin supplements can play a role in wound healing by supporting various aspects of the body’s natural healing processes. Here are some key...
I recently had the honor of teaching a section entitled “Wound Care for the Internist.” at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in San Diego. ACP is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members that include...
This past Halloween weekend I stayed home with my wife and binge watched old horror films that included the suspense thriller, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, released in 1962. This film follows the twisted relationship of two aging sisters. Blanche, played by Joan...
It was my great pleasure to present wound care research at the annual meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) that took place in Orlando, Florida. Our research was entitled Pressure Injuries and Wound Care: A Lost Geriatric Syndrome. First author was Emily...
Thankfully the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but the public health crisis brought new challenges to the wound care world. There has been profound impact upon the epidemiology of skin lesions such as pressure injuries, and this post will discuss major...
