One of the more dangerous medical myths I frequently see in the ER is the widespread belief by patients that copious amounts of hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean cuts and scrapes of any size.

Dear Doctor: My boyfriend let a friend of his pierce his earlobe and cartilage, and both places got infected. He says things will get better on their own, but I’m worried. What should he be doing?

Occupational Injuries, according to Part Involved. Requirements for the return of maximum function after injuries to the hand are as follows: freedom from infection; proper surgical repair of wounded ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Revision hip and knee surgery poses some unique challenges with a variety of treatment alternatives. The purpose ...

There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds healing by slowing the growth of dangerous microorganisms, according to a new ...

Summer is rapidly approaching, and we are all excited to visit the beach, tan our bodies, and take a dip in the ocean. However, if you are nursing an open wound, make sure you avoid exposure to the ...

Scientists are discussing how much empathy wild animals have after researchers observed chimpanzees in Gabon tending to each others' wounds Chimpanzees are suspected of coming up with their own form ...

Scientists have developed a technique to directly convert the cells in an open wound into new skin cells. The approach relies on reprogramming the cells to a stem-cell-like state and could be useful ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding beachgoers not to go into the water with an open wound after a resident died from a rare infection. The Rhode ...