Test your knowledge of infectious diseases Assess your knowledge of infectious disease topics, from flu to antimicrobial resistance, in this CPD and learning quiz.…
Oral contraceptives protective against ligament injury in young women Oral contraceptive pills may be protective against anterior cruciate ligament tears in women, particularly in 15–19 year olds, a study has shown.…
Slug mucus inspires tough adhesives for repair of biological tissues A new adhesive inspired by slug mucus has been found to be effective in wet and dynamic biological environments.…
Q&A: Let’s talk foot care with patients As part of The Pharmaceutical Journal and RB’s joint campaign on foot health, five healthcare professionals talk about their different approaches to discussing foot care with patients and the challenges they face.… Supported content
Peptide inspired by Komodo dragon blood promotes wound healing Researchers in the United States use peptide from Komodo dragon to enhance wound healing in mice.…
Steam inhalation warning over burns risk to children Primary care professionals should stop recommending steam inhalation for children with respiratory infections because of the risk of burns, researchers say.…
Glowing wounds and angelic bacteriaDuring one of the battles in the American Civil War, some soldiers noticed their wounds glowing. Why did these glowing wounds heal so much faster than those that did not glow?…
Burns: assessment and treatment Quick action is required with burns to minimise tissue damage and prevent infection.…
My placement at the Spinal Injury Centre in IndiaPharmacy student Rutendo Muzambi describes her experience of working at a spinal injury centre in New Delhi, India…
Diabetic wounds heal faster with deferoxamine patch Researchers have developed a transdermal patch that delivers the small molecule deferoxamine to accelerate wound healing in diabetes.…
