The dressings made with tilapia skin can be left on longer before replacement, saving the patient discomfort, and saving the hospital material and labor. Doctors and researchers report reduced costs, ...

This Ateneo study is the first time that bangus skin has been eyed for this purpose, whereas previous studies have used tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). As bangus is commonly raised and sold all ...

Using tilapia fish skin as a biological dressing has shown remarkable potential to improve recovery outcomes for burn patients while reducing treatment costs. The technique was pioneered in Brazil ...

Tilapia. [iStockphoto] Sarah Auma was distraught when her three-year-old toddler's legs and hands were scalded by hot water two months ago. The scalding was so bad,the skin peeled off. After ...

SKIN samples from tilapia (top) and bangus (bottom) immersed in silver nanoparticle solution for sterilization in the laboratory. WHEN a person suffers severe skin damage, doctors usually apply ...