Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have invented a tiny indicator that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection. The non-invasive indicator, which is around the same ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. Their study, ...

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early identification of infections, a study has found. Researchers discovered these ...

The journey of motherhood is transformative, but recovering from a Caesarean section (C-section) adds a layer of physical challenge. While a C-section is a common and safe procedure, it is still a ...

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can help with the early identification of infections, a study has found. Smartphone pictures of ...

Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds. Scientists have developed a next generation wound ...

The crystalline clarity with which smartphones can now capture images has been put to another innovative use: monitoring patients who've undergone emergency abdominal surgery for surgical-site ...