It has been a long road to recovery for Jeremy Fears Jr. After arriving at Michigan State as one of the most sought after recruits in the nation, the point guard missed the majority of his first ...

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 ...

"Weeping legs" describes fluid leaking from your legs, often from swelling or a wound. While swelling and wounds are the primary causes behind this weeping, several underlying conditions, like ...

Calmer or no winds also contribute to better conditions. Strong winds give oxygen to flames and can dry out vegetation, making it more combustible. While fires will continue even with no wind ...

Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...

If you have dry skin, you know the agony of finding a new moisturizer, only for it to do nothing for your dehydrated skin. The key here is ultrahydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were still without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines, ...

Unexpected environmental organisms (i.e., from soil, dust or water) can also enter the wound, adding to the complexity of the infecting flora. In addition, antimicrobial susceptibility may also ...

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A debridement is often performed along with a "wash out" procedure, often referred to as an irrigation. Therefore, many surgeons refer to this combination as an irrigation and debridement, or I&D.

My grandmothers have some of the best skin I’ve seen — at ages 79 and 81, they’ve maintained a smooth, plump visage. It makes me excited to get older knowing that that’s what I have to ...