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Bill and I review (sun)burn management
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 6, 2024 Source:The Do’s and Don’ts of Burn First Aid
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Skin banks stretched to limit to provide tissue for volcano burn victims
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2019 Source:New Zealand has ordered more than 1,290 square feet of skin for volcano victims
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How an intestinal parasitic worm helped develop a new skin graft bandage
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 22, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: ‘Bed-of-needles’ super-grip plaster for surgical wounds
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Burns Require Specific Treatment
Many people are unaware of the proper management of burns. Is there a need to apply creams, antibiotics, salves or natural products to promote healing? What are the first steps to prevent or minimize skin damage in the immediate aftermath of a burn?
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How to avoid getting skin cancer
With the summer months approaching, the ozone hole growing and the tan enthusiasts ready to hit the beach, it is important to know how skin valiantly tries to protect itself. Alas, people subject their dermis (skin) to multitudes of insults and injuries. Cuts, bruises, scrapes and mild burns heal well and cause no lasting damage.…