Properly dressing a wound is one of the most basic first aid techniques there is. The process remains unchanged regardless of the size or severity of the injury. Whether it's a child's skinned knee or ...

Mukhopadhyay and his collaborators found that their sponge also resulted in a more gentle removal. “The adhesive property of this bandage is optimized so that when you take it out from the system, the ...

When it comes to self-adhesive products, a lot can go wrong. Julian Thomas, a DIY and home lifestyle expert, says he’s made the mistake of “using too much pressure when applying to a surface ...

Researchers created a liquid gel that quickly transforms into a spongelike antimicrobial foam to stymie severe bleeding and ultimately preserve lives. Without proper medical invention, injuries ...

The paper couldn’t account for other variables, like skin tenderness as the result of a wound or varying adhesive strength depending on the type of bandage used. (The study used Band-Aid brand ...