Infection
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The Virtual Conference celebrates one successful year13 April 2012: Today is the one year anniversary of the launch of the Virtual Conference, showcasing recorded sessions and resources from Wounds International’s first conference held in Cape Town, South Africa last year.
New test rapidly assesses bacteria in military woundsA doctoral student at University of Maryland, US, has begun developing a rapid lipid identification test to more efficiently assess for infection in wounds on the battlefield.
Sensor strip test rapidly detects MRSA in woundsResearchers at the University of Edinburgh, UK, have developed a new rapid test that analyses wounds for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Depression has evolved to fight wound infectionsIn a recent study, researchers have found that depression has evolved to help fight infection by conserving energy and inducing inflammatory responses to pathogens.
US Army considers bioelectric wound dressingThe US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command is evaluating the use of a new bioelectric bandage, which has antimicrobial properties and is able to manage wound pain.
Wounds International announces its second global conferenceFollowing the huge success of our inaugural conference in Cape Town, South Africa, we are delighted to announce that the 2nd Wounds International Conference will be held in one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting destinations, Kuala Lumpur, the capital city...
Free tetanus vaccines to prevent wound infection after stormsCounty departments of health in the US are offering residents free tetanus vaccines to prevent wound infection following storms.
Honey heals 10-year-old fistulaeA recent case study has shown that γ-irradiated honeydew honey was effective in treating several gluteal, femoral and scrotal fistulae.
Bath salts abuse causes necrotising fasciitisA recent study has found that intramuscular injections of bath salts may cause necrotising fasciitis.
