The most suitable wound care may depend on the type of wound ... A laceration is a deep opening or tear in the skin. Lacerations usually occur from accidents or incidents involving knives ...

The report was published Thursday in Scientific Reports. Skin tears are wounds that are common in people staying at long-term care facilities. The injuries can cause complications such as ...

A non-contact wearable device measures the skin’s ‘microclimate’ for continuous, real-time monitoring of wounds and wound healing ... and disjointed health-care systems.