I have lost count of the number of times I have asked or been asked, "Do you have any photos?" when it comes to assessing a wound. A good...

I've said this before, and I am about to say it again: wound care (and health in general) is about balance, having neither to much nor...

Before we delve into our subject: our thoughts are with the people of California. If you’re able, please donate to help victims of the...

Photo rights to Hamilton Health Sciences Wound care is complex, often requiring precise assessments, timely interventions, and...

It's no surprise that hygiene is a cornerstone of wound care. Keeping a wound clean and free from infection is crucial for proper...

A primer on crusting, purpose and technique

'Tis the season! I don't know about you, but I love a gift guide; the more niche and specific, the better. The following list is an...

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recognizing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness week. AMR is a significant and...

Alterations to the skin’s integrity for a person nearing death are commonly misdiagnosed and minimally researched. The concept of skin...

Happy Palliative and Advanced Care week! Benjamin Franklin famously noted that death is one of the only two certainties human beings are...

Welcome to the final case of our three-part series. Read part 1 and part 2 . These strange cases started to come in after I met a...

In my last entry, I shared that I have had some strange patient encounters lately! It all started after I met a mysterious stranger at a...

I have had some strange patient encounters lately! It all started after I met a mysterious stranger at a wound care conference and...

The term “holistic” has become ubiquitous in health care...but what does it really mean?

Getting started has been a whirlwind of meetings, applications, and brainstorming. We took a break to enjoy some outdoor time...