A rare "flesh-eating bacteria" that lives in warm saltwater has led to at least four deaths this year, but some simple safety precautions can keep you safe while on vacation. The bacteria, Vibrio ...

Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and major complication for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes that can lead to amputation and even death. When it comes to healing these ulcers, looks can ...

Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prademagene zamikeracel cellular sheets (pz-cel, Zevaskyn), the first autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating wounds in adults and ...

Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences.

Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria, which are found in coastal waters, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states. This specific bacterium, Vibrio ...

Indian researchers have discovered a natural plant-based compound that shows promise in healing diabetic wounds and foot ...