Cutaneous disease is a frequent cause of morbidity in the homeless. Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma ...

MediWound , an Israeli developer of products to treat burns and wounds using non-surgical tissue repair, said on Wednesday it was starting a Phase III trial for its treatment for venous leg ulcers.

Venous leg ulcers affect about 2% of individuals aged 65 and older, with over 1.5 million new cases reported annually in the U.S., the company said. They typically develop on the lower extremities ...

MediWound has commenced a pivotal, multicentre Phase III VALUE trial to assess its bioactive debridement therapy, EscharEx, ...

Breast cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection on the breast. Symptoms can include inflammation, a rash, and warmth. Antibiotics are the main treatment for breast cellulitis. It is possible for ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Compression socks (or compression stockings) gently squeeze the legs, helping push ...

When we think of leg training it’s hard not to picture a squat rack, maybe the leg press, a leg extension and a hamstring curl machine. But, if you’re limited to basic kit, or your gym is ...

More realistic by virtue of its pronounced expressionism, Mary Bronstein’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” — her first feature since “Yeast” in 2008, and a far cry from the mumblecore n ...

Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...