Diwali celebrations often come with fun traditions, but some social media trends can be unexpectedly dangerous. This year, a viral “sanitiser handshake” challenge caused sparks when two people shook ...

A hand touches a scalding hot plate, sharp pain erupts and, immediately, the body gets to work. Damaged cells send out distress signals; immune cells rush in. As inflammation subsides, a coordinated ...

Each year, approximately 2,423 Australians are admitted to hospital with burn-related injuries, 74% of whom require surgery, including a skin graft. Globally, 180,000 people die from burns each year, ...

To successfully treat a severe burn, doctors must manage pain, restore skin integrity, and close the wound as quickly as possible, while avoiding secondary issues such as scarring, wound contracture, ...