During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, much of the conversation focuses on prevention, screening, and treatment. But for many survivors, healing continues after active treatment is over. Radiation therapy is often an important part of breast cancer care, and while it can help reduce the risk of recurrence, it may also affect the skin and soft…
Wondering how to heal wounds faster? There are several steps you can take. Research proves that wounds heal faster when patients stay involved in their care and follow their doctor’s advice. The most important way to help your wound heal is by keeping every scheduled appointment. However, you also need to follow good wound care…
If you are living with a chronic wound, it may be challenging to stay on the path to healing during the holidays. The weeks leading up to ringing in the new year can add additional stress that makes it difficult to keep your doctor’s appointments, maintain a healthy diet, and continue wound care treatments.
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men. According to the American Cancer Society’s 2024 estimates, about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. In the United States alone, approximately 288,300 new cases are diagnosed each year. The journey through prostate cancer treatment often involves managing…
Chronic wounds are defined as those resistant to healing within an expected amount of time or show very little improvement after several weeks. Chronic wound infections take place when complications in healing injuries or tears to the skin’s surface occur. The presence of germs and bacteria causes an open wound to become infected, requiring innovative…
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and a great time to have your cholesterol tested to learn more about how it affects your health. Cholesterol is a necessary type of fat in your blood to stay healthy. Genetics and diet both determine the amount and type of cholesterol in your blood but when too much…
In our recent study, we analyzed chronic wounds from 480 clinics to evaluate the association between wound healing performance, continuity and quality of care, as well as sociodemographic factors over the course of 12 weeks. The goal was to evaluate the connection between wound healing performance and those requiring wound care treatment across these clinics….
Holiday meals are a time-honored tradition for most families, especially during Thanksgiving. However, finding diabetic-friendly recipes can be a challenge. While it is important for everyone to watch portion sizes and limit refined carbohydrates, it is essential if you or someone you love is living with diabetes. The good news is that eating healthy…
High blood sugar levels can be your wound’s worst enemy. For people living with diabetes, elevated glucose levels are particularly dangerous, damaging nerves and blood vessels while severely limiting your body’s natural healing abilities. When blood sugar spikes, you might notice early warning signs like headaches, drowsiness, or trouble concentrating. While most people’s bodies naturally…
Who is at risk for wound infections? Anyone can get an infection. People with open wounds, weak immune systems or those living with diabetes are especially susceptible to wound and/or bone infection, called osteomyelitis.
