As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside researchers have developed an oxygen-delivering gel capable ...

Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s ...

UCR researchers developed an electrochemical gel that generates oxygen for a month, healing diabetic wounds in mice in 23 days. This "smart" gel could prevent amputations and aid organ engineering.

When you’ve had a wound that required stitches, the recovery period can feel frustratingly slow. Whether from surgery, an accident, or another injury, properly cared for stitches not only heal faster ...

PORTSMOUTH — At any point in our lives, wound care can become a critical part of health care. Wound Care Awareness Month is a good time to learn about the work being done at the Portsmouth Hospital ...

Whether after an injury or surgery, many of us carry scars. Over time, they can fade if we treat them right. Two medics spell out what to do.

A study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of wounds in the skin. A University of California, Irvine-led study identifies a new molecular pathway that promotes the healing of ...

Share on Pinterest Spinach extract may promote wound healing in diabetes. Image credit: rachasuk/Getty Images. Spinach extract could have promoted the healing of wounds in rats similar to wounds ...