Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Most wounds heal by closing right away with stitches or other ...

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Researchers found that a common antibiotic-resistant bacterium prevents wounds from healing by chemically paralyzing skin cells rather than attacking them directly. Scientists from an international ...

A newly engineered wound dressing can read the chemistry of infected wounds and respond in real time, fighting bacteria when infection strikes, then switching gears to promote blood vessel growth, ...

Researchers suggest that wound dressings infused with antioxidants such as catalase could be an effective future treatment.