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Real-world data comparing two negative-pressure wound therapy devices suggests lower pressure may drive better outcomes. Around seven million orthopedic surgeries take place in the U.S. every year1, ...

President Donald Trump has ditched his hand bandages after more than a week of sporting the mystery accessory. Trump, 79, stepped out without the usual bandages covering his right hand on Thursday as ...

I started running consistently about 10 years ago. I set my sights on the 2016 New York City Marathon and signed up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program the year prior, which requires running ...

A new wearable device, a-Heal, combines AI, imaging, and bioelectronics to speed up wound recovery. It continuously monitors wounds, diagnoses healing stages, and applies personalized treatments like ...

A model of the a-Heal wearable device. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” ...

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Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Last year, Medicare spent over $10 billion on dubious bandages—called skin substitutes—that come with eye-popping prices. Some are made from medical waste, like dried bits of discarded placentas or ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment decisions.

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times Supported by By Sarah ...