Diabetic wounds often become chronically infected and are notoriously difficult to treat. Two primary reasons for this include the formation of a bacterial biofilm and high levels of oxidative stress.

The US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually.

Most chronic wound infections share one thing in common: the presence of biofilms, which are composed of many different microorganisms that congregate as a mass, usually on some type of surface such ...

Average Percent Area Reduction of 97% in 4 weeks in diabetic wounds 100% diabetic wound closure in ≤ 12 weeks Preclinical ...

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center nearly $500,000 to help combat biofilm to treat chronic wounds better. According to the university, Kendra Rumbaugh, ...

PureGel™ is Canada's first hypochlorous acid (HOCl) based hydrogel with a Health Canada Class II medical device license. PureGel™ is Biomiq's first product to incorporate nanotechnology in its ...

Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. have developed a method of delivering longer-lasting antimicrobial wound protection than conventional alternatives, according to a recent study.

Research on quercetin and omega-3-loaded LHNs reveals their potential in reducing biofilm formation and supporting skin cell ...

Komodo dragon blood produces new antibiotic compound Researchers used a molecule with antimicrobial properties detected in the blood of Komodo dragons to create a synthetic compound that expedites the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. & EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PhaseOne Health announces the expansion of its commercial program for PhaseOne Skin and Wound Care Cleanser through collaborative partnerships ...