Drexel University researchers have found a new method for treating chronic wounds: an ultrasound applicator that can be worn like an adhesive bandage. The device delivers low-frequency, low-intensity ...

Venous ulcers are nasty things, often found on the lower extremities of elderly or inactive people. They occur when high blood pressure causes the skin adjacent to the affected veins to break down, ...

In a small clinical study, researchers administered a new method for treating chronic wounds using a novel ultrasound applicator that can be worn like a band-aid. The applicator delivers low-frequency ...

The purpose of this thesis was to elucidate the effects of low-frequency (20 kHz), low-intensity (100 mW/cm2) (LFLI US) therapeutic ultrasound on macrophage behavior and phenotype. Chronic wounds, ...

Researchers have built a portable ultrasound patch that runs on lithium-ion batteries. The patch could speed up healing process even in venous ulcers patients with chronic wounds. Researchers have ...

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Forget technology. The best prescription for patients with venous leg ulcers is good quality nursing care – and the occasional belly laugh! A five-year study led from the University of Leeds has shown ...

Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...

Arterial and venous ulcers are two kinds of open sores found on the body. They can form on the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet. Arterial ulcers develop as a result of damage to the ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

Forget technology. The best prescription for patients with venous leg ulcers is good quality nursing care -- and the occasional belly laugh! Forget technology. The best prescription for patients with ...