Gaps in pediatric burn care must be addressed
The US is not prepared for a mass disaster with multiple burn casualties, experts say. Gaps in everyday burn care for children must be addressed before it will be considered ready.
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After brain trauma, a diabetes drug points to a new neuroprotection strategy
Researchers found that metformin reduced neuroinflammation, suppressed neuronal pyroptosis, and improved mitochondrial function after traumatic brain injury. The study highlights Mfn1 as a crucial molecular link between mitochondrial homeostasis and NLRP3 inflammasome.
Severe burns present growing threat in overdose epidemic
Researchers analyzed Oregon Medicaid case data and found that severe burns requiring hospital-level care are a growing threat in the overdose epidemic. People who smoke drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine account for most of these cases, with butane torches posing a significant risk due to locking mechanisms.
Exposure to burn injuries played key role in shaping human evolution, study suggests
A new study published in BioEssays suggests that humans' increased exposure to high temperature burn injuries may have driven notable genetic adaptations, including faster inflammation and wound closure. These traits helped humans survive small to moderate burns but became harmful for large burns.
New TRC4 grant at UT Health San Antonio aims to reduce opioid treatment for burn victims by 90%
Researchers seek to improve burn trauma care by targeting a signaling kinase enzyme with a new-generation inhibitor. The goal is to reduce opioids needed for pain relief and scarring, improving patient recovery from trauma injury.
“Skin in a syringe” a step towards a new way to heal burns
Researchers have created 'skin in a syringe' by mixing cells with gelatine beads, allowing for 3D printing of functional dermis. This technology could lead to new ways to heal burns and severe wounds with minimal scarring.
Researchers develop bacterial cellulose-based dressing for advanced burn wound care
A new bacterial cellulose-based hemostatic dressing enables rapid and sustained bleeding control, accelerating wound healing through a triple synergistic mechanism. The material demonstrates excellent biocompatibility and overall safety in comprehensive biosafety evaluations.
Researchers may have found a way to mitigate or eliminate excessive scarring during wound healing
A study published in Nature Communications identifies fibromodulin as a protein that forms a complex with interleukin 1β to stop myofibroblasts from forming excessive scar tissue. This finding could lead to a new way to reduce or prevent excessive scarring, benefiting patients recovering from surgery, injuries, or burns.
Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have successfully created hair follicles in human skin tissue using 3D-bioprinting techniques. This innovation has potential applications in regenerative medicine, drug testing, and understanding the complex interactions between skin and topical products.
Researchers identify proteins associated with deadly burns
Researchers from Osaka University identified ten blood proteins associated with mortality in severe burns, including HBA1, TTR, and SERPINF2. These proteins may serve as targets for developing new treatment methods for burns, offering a promising direction for future research.
At-home oxygen plus vaping can lead to burns, explosions, even death
Researchers found that vaping in the presence of supplemental oxygen can ignite oxygen, leading to burns, fires, or explosions. The risk is particularly concerning for patients with end-stage COPD on oxygen who want to quit smoking by switching to vaping.
Simulating cuts and burns reveals wound healing and clearing power of fibroblasts
Researchers used a biomimetic model to study wound healing in burn and laceration wounds. Fibroblasts were found to clear away damaged tissue before depositing new material, but this process was slower in burn wounds due to more tissue damage. Therapies that promote wound clearance could accelerate healing.
LSU Health New Orleans awarded $4.6M to help develop burn care education and training for military and civilian disasters
LSU Health New Orleans has been awarded $4.6 million to develop a Burn Prehospital Provider Program, which will provide education and training for military and civilian healthcare providers in different environments. The program aims to improve burn injury care before patients reach a hospital.
A hydrogel that allows for quick burn dressing changes while minimizing pain has been developed by Mass General
A new, dissolvable hydrogel developed by Mass General Hospital promotes wound healing for second-degree burns while minimizing pain and trauma. The biomaterial is highly absorbent, based on green chemistry approaches, and can be dissolved in under five minutes.
Sun protection knowledge, behaviors of US youth
A survey study of US youth aged 14-24 found that they understand the short-term risks of sun damage, yet experience high numbers of self-reported burns. Despite using sunscreen, nearly all participants reported skin injuries.
Study: Light therapy helps burn injuries heal faster by triggering growth protein
A University at Buffalo-led study found that photobiomodulation therapy sped up recovery from burns and reduced inflammation in mice by activating endogenous TGF‐beta 1, a protein controlling cell growth and division. The findings may improve therapeutic treatments for burn injuries worldwide.
Microbeads to combat infection show promise in burn wound simulations
Computer simulations show microbeads can significantly reduce or eliminate bacterial infections in burn wounds when combined with debridement. The tiny plastic spheres compete with bacteria for binding sites, physically keeping them from attaching to host cells.