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Exercise Helps Speed Wound Healing in Older Adults

Posted: Friday, April 21, 2006

The body's ability to heal even small skin wounds normally slows down as we age. But a new study in older adults finds that regular exercise may speed up the wound-healing process by as much as 25 percent.

Exercise Helps Speed Wound Healing 25% in Older Adults

Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

The body’s ability to heal even small skin wounds normally slows down as we age. But a new study in older adults finds that regular exercise may speed up the wound-healing process by as much as 25 percent.

Camera Cell Phones Provide Dermatology Consults on Wound Care

Posted: Monday, March 07, 2005

According to a feasibility study, Dermatologists can consult on wound care via cell phone, improving the quality of care and reduce costs

"Living Bandages" Heal Burns with Patients' Cells

Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

British scientists have developed "living bandages," made from a patient's own cells, which speed healing of burns and for patients with diabetes.

New Test Predicts Which Ulcers Will Heal With Standard Therapy

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Foot ulcers are a common problem for diabetics, and now researchers have come up with a simple scoring system that predicts which ulcers will heal with standard therapy.In general, ulcers that are larger, deeper and of longer duration are less likely to heal than others.

Grafts Help Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

Now, new research has shown that grafts derived from a patient's skin cells can help some diabetic ulcers heal faster. Although grafting appears to be more effective for top-of-foot ulcers, the authors note that it may still be of use for bottom-foot ulcers,especially when the optimal pressure-relieving cast cannot br used.