Burn Treatment

• Scar-free healing? University of Calgary researchers say reindeer could hold key to success

  The study explains how reindeer — also known as caribou — can help to better understand tissue regeneration and suggests scar-free healing could soon be possible.

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  Dec 21, 2022
  
• Toronto researchers develop handheld machine that can print skin

  The device looks something like a duct tape dispenser, except it deposits a strip of skin. They hope it will change how wounds are treated.

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  May 21, 2018
  
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• Brazilian doctors use fish skin to treat burn victims

  Researchers study using the skin of tilapia fish to treat severe burns, which may ease pain of victims and cut down medical costs.

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  May 25, 2017
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• Alberta doctors stress oxygen and smoking don’t mix

  Health officials say a growing number of people, mainly seniors, are suffering serious burns from smoking while on oxygen therapy for lung problems.

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  Feb 2, 2016
• Okanagan surgical team bound for Ethiopia

  A group of Okanagan doctors, nurses and Rotary Club volunteers are part of a 21 person, all Canadian team heading to Ethiopia.

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  Oct 29, 2014