All chronic wounds articles
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NewsResearch alert: Bacterial chatter slows wound healing
Researchers have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which Staphylococcus aureus delays wound healing. The study finds that quorum sensing is a key driver of delayed healing in wounds infected by S. aureus.
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NewsNew hydrogel-based treatment accelerates infected wound healing and balances skin microbiota
A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. The injectable hydrogel delivers antibacterial properties while regulating macrophage polarization and stabilizing the skin microbiota.
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NewsUltrasound helps break bacterial barriers in chronic treatment-resistant wounds
Researchers have developed a new strategy combining palmitoleic acid, gentamicin, and non-invasive ultrasound to improve drug-delivery into chronic wound infections.