From silver nanofibers to smart, sensory-packed dressings, the next generation of wound-healing technology is blurring the line between biology and engineering. A new review has looked at what’s ...

Caring for a wound can be complicated. Once the bleeding and pain are under control, you and your doctor need to make sure that the injury can heal and that it doesn’t get infected. Sometimes, the ...

A subcutaneous injection, or shot, enters the fatty tissues just beneath the skin. It is shallower than an injection into muscle tissue. Healthcare professionals often use subcutaneous injections for ...

The subcutaneous tissue, also known as the hypodermis or superficial fascia, is the layer of tissue that underlies the skin. The terms originate from subcutaneous in Latin and hypoderm in Greek, both ...

The subcutaneous layer is the deepest skin layer. It protects a person’s body and keeps it warm. This layer also provides insulation and protection for vital tissues such as muscles, bones, and organs ...