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Advanced Therapies in Wound Management
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Integra LifeSciences reveals FDA warning letter over chronic wound treatment
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Efficacy of Maggot Therapy on Staphylococcus aureus
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New interactive foot screening assessment now available online
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Identification and management of infection in diabetic foot ulcers
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Point-Counterpoint: Is Total Contact Casting Better Than
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Vomaris Announces Launch of New Microcurrent-Generating Wound Care Product
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Mobile bedside bioprinter can heal wounds
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Electrifying wound care: Better bandages to destroy bacteria
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Australian study shows specialist clinics are cost-effective
for chronic wound care Average saving of…
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Maggots: Hong Kong reports two human myiasis cases
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Negative pressure wound therapy promoted wound healing
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Randomized Clinical Study Assessing NuShield Versus
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Factors associated with foot ulcer self-management behaviors
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Revolutionary wound care: Local men off to Iceland to learn about new procedure
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Factors associated with wearing inadequate outdoor footwear
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Enhancement of wound healing by single-wall/multi-wall carbon
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Study Demonstrates Cook Biotech’s OASIS® Wound Matrix
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Corstrata Sponsors National Post-Acute Care Wound Nurse Excellence Award
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The use of topical analgesics in the management of painful diabetic neuropathy
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Silverlon® Antimicrobial Dressing Line Receives Contract Extension from Vizient, Inc.
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Smartphone-based infrared camera accurately detects diabetic foot ulcers
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The use of casting techniques in foot ulcer treatment: a literature review
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Efficacy of Maggot Therapy on Staphylococcus aureus
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Regenerative wound dressings created by Lithuanian scientists
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Diabetes doubles risk for hospital-acquired foot ulcers
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Gemco Medical adds to wound-care line
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Converting antibiotic may help diabetics
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Urgo Medical announces NICE recommendation
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GEMCO Medical Introduces the GEMCORE360˚™
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American College of Wound Healing & Tissue Repair Needs ….
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StimLabs enrolls first patient in Revita trial for diabetic foot ulcers
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Southeastern Wound Healing Center raises awareness
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The DFU Dilemma: Is the Total Contact Cast a True “Gold Standard”?
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Novel nitric oxide technologies pave way for new diabetic foot ulcer treatments
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Applied Tissue Technologies’ negative-pressure dressing gets FDA nod
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HMP Announces Multiple Endorsements for SAWC Spring
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Lakewood-Amedex Prepares To Launch A Phase 2 cDFU
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HMP’s Wound Certification Prep Course Announces 12 New Locations for 2019
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Orpyx partners with alphabet subsidiary for virtual diabetes program
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‘Bio-scaffold’ that could speed by the healing of wounds has been created by scientists
Scientists have created a ‘bio-scaffold’ that could speed up the…
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Scientists design ‘smart’ wound healing technique
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The long-term outcomes following the application
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Experimental Stem Cell Therapy Speeds Up Wound Healing in Diabetes
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An Electrifying Way To Heal Skin Wounds
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RFID, GPS Technology Automate Wound Therapy Pump Management
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Breaking the Biofilm Cycle: Strategies for Evaluating
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Maxwell Healthcare teams up with Swift for digital wound care management
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Study: Socks with sensors could help continuously monitor diabetic neuropathy
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Healogics Newest Service Line Drives Competitive Advantage with Data
Healogics Research ServicesSM provides comprehensive market and clinical analytics that…
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KCI Announces First-of-its-Kind Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
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Medical device player outlines wound care industry aims after government commitment
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Wound care revolution: Put away your rulers and reach for your phone
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URGO Group Receives the ‘Prix Galien France 2018’ for UrgoStart®
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Siren Announces Publication of Foundational Data for Novel Approach
to Skin Temperature Monitoring in Journal of Medical…
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Maxwell Healthcare teams up with Swift for digital wound care management
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Record 169 UK patients a week get diabetes-related amputations
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Tissue Regenix’s Decellularized Human Dermis Product, DermaPure
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Neem Biotech, Welsh Wound Innovation Centre
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Verily, Sanofi-backed diabetes management program to offer Orpyx’s foot ulcer sensors
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Patterns and Predictors of Medication Initiation in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
quality and cost implications Adults with a…
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Resurgence of diabetes-related nontraumatic lower extremity amputation
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Diabetic Amputations May Be Rising in the United States
Lower-limb amputations may be rising in the United States after…
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Researchers Coax Leftover Pancreatic Cells to Morph Into Insulin-Producing Cells
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Orpyx Partners With Onduo to Offer Foot Ulcer Prevention Sensor as Part
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September is Diabetic Foot Ulcers Month
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A photonic band aid using the healing power of blue light
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HMP Announces Launch of Post-Acute Care Symposium for Nurses
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‘Magic powder’ heals wounds nothing else can
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Meet The First Wound-Care Certified LPN aka “WOuNDER Woman”
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Healogics Wound Science Initiative Addresses Social Determinants of Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines social determinants of health…
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Multiphoton Microscopy Monitors Chronic Wound Healing
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Diabetic foot care providers’ perspectives on barriers and facilitators
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PolarityTE to Present SkinTE Clinical Outcomes
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Outcomes of an Esterified Hyaluronic Acid Matrix in the Treatment
of Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds: A Case Series…
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Ask the wound care expert about … arterial ulcers
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers Heal Quickly with Nitric Oxide Technology
Editors Note: This article starts by claiming that “15% of 425…
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NIBIB-funded researchers use non-invasive imaging technique
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TWC Video Series: Reimbursement Tips for Success
In this new video series, TWC editorial advisory board member Kathleen…
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It’s not a shock: Better bandage promotes powerful healing
A new, low-cost wound dressing developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison…
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Organogenesis Supports ADA Scientific Compendium
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Amputation-free survival in 17,353 people at high risk for foot ulceration in diabetes
a national observational study Diabetic foot ulcers…
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Shoe Insole May be a Help for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Choosing compression to heal venous leg ulceration
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Quick Guide: Using IODOSORB in practice
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Researchers develop portable 3-D skin printer to repair deep wounds
University of Toronto researchers have developed a handheld 3-D skin…
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Moldable Hyaluronan Hydrogel Enabled by Dynamic Metal–Bisphosphonate
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Nexodyn Wound Care Solution Launched in the U.S.
The new Nexodyn AOS wound care solution, cleared for sale…
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The Effect of Foot Exercises on Wound Healing in Type 2
Diabetic Patients With a Foot Ulcer The…
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New healing hydrogel is full of holes
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Non-invasive Ozone Therapy Shows Effectiveness in Treating Digital Ulcers
Non-invasive, local treatment of digital ulcers with ozone for 20…
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A guide to wound care
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Researchers Develop New Method to Diagnose, Monitor Chronic Wounds
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a new…
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Wound healing in psoriasis, multiple sclerosis
Wound healing is impaired in both psoriasis and multiple sclerosis,…
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What can be revealed when you listen to your patients
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Considering Function When Evaluating Threatened Limbs
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Victory on E/M Codes: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Released
APMA celebrated another major advocacy win today as CMS released…
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Diabetes Mellitus ‘Fifth Leading Cause Of Death’ In The Bahamas
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Some Diabetes Drugs, Higher Amputation Risk Linked
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Oxygen-dispensing insole designed to treat diabetic ulcers
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Wound Fluid in Diabetic Foot Ulceration
Valid and reproducible sampling techniques as well as processing protocols…
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Role of protease targets in wound healing uncertain
Protease modulating therapies are used to assist in venous leg ulcer closure.…
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Diabetic foot ulcers heal quickly with nitric oxide technology
Diabetic foot ulcers can take up to 150 days to…
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An Aussie Researcher Insists Maggots Are the Best Way to Heal Wounds
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Bayer VP Alan Westwood to lead antimicrobial firm Matoke Pharma
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Amputation-free survival in 17,353 people at high risk for foot ulceration
in diabetes: A national observational study Diabetic…
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London-developed tool zeros in on diabetic foot ulcers
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Evaluation of fluorescence biomodulation in the real-life management
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Healogics Unveils Patient Engagement Program
Healogics®, the nation’s leading provider of advanced chronic wound care…
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Silverlon’s New Wound Care Website Gives Surgeons
Healthcare Professionals Searchable Access to Clinical Studies and…
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Amputation-free survival in 17,353 people at high risk for foot ulceration
in diabetes: a national observational study Using…
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LeucoPatch system for the management of hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers
in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden: An observer-masked,…
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MiMedx To Present Clinical And Scientific Studies At Desert Foot Conference
MARIETTA, Ga. /PRNewswire/ —MiMedx (NASDAQ: MDXG), a leading developer and marketer of…
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Ending Avoidable Amputations Within A Generation
Diabetic Foot Australia (DFA) was established in 2015 with the…
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MTF Biologics and Academy Medical Partner to Advance Care for Veterans
EDISON, N.J., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MTF Biologics, the world’s largest tissue…
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Mӧlnlycke® to Launch Latest Innovation, Mepilex® Border Flex, at Fall SAWC Conference
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Organogenesis Celebrates Launch of Advancing Healing Education
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Harbor MedTech Presents the Latest Findings on its Advanced Wound-Healing
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MiMedx to Present Clinical and Scientific Studies at SAWC Fall Meeting
MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG), a leading…
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Wound Care Advantage Partners With Tissue Analytics
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Corstrata Shares Post-Acute Wound Care Challenges Survey Results
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Healogics to take part in campaign highlighting link between diabetes
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Cuba aims to boost exports at China’s import expo (Heberprot-P)
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Frank Bures: Diabetic foot ulcers: A story, and a lesson
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Transcutaneous oxygen – not abi or toe pressure – is a predictor for
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Financial burden of diabetic foot ulcers to world: a progressive topic to discuss always
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Novel combination therapy promotes wound healing
October 25, 2018–(BRONX, NY)–By incorporating a gene-suppressing drug into an…
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Efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy using vacuum-assisted
closure combined with photon therapy for management of…
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New Clinical Research Program Takes Steps to Predict
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Podiatry Billing Firm Announces Partnership with iRemedy
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Arizona-based biotech startup BioLab Sciences announces patent
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Smoking e-cigarettes could significantly slow healing of wounds
Researchers have found that smoking electronic cigarettes could slow the…
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Study: Antiobitics, probiotics together eradicate bacteria that infect wounds
By combining antibiotics and probiotics, researchers have developed a one-two…
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Acelity Acquires Crawford Healthcare to Create the World’s
Most Expansive Wound Care Portfolio Acelity L.P.…
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Healogics Provides Unrestricted Educational Grant to Support an American Diabetes
Association Compendium: Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot…
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Developing a foot ulcer risk model
what is needed to do this in a…
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Arizona-based biotech startup BioLab Sciences
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Change in Circulating Monocyte Profile with Foot Ulcer Healing in Diabetic Patients
Poor wound healing in diabetes is associated with increased chronic…
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Bioelectrical impedance assessment of wound healing
Objective assessment of wound healing is fundamental to evaluate therapeutic…
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Legal Perils and Pitfalls of Wound Care
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TWO2 Randomized Controlled Trial Chosen
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Be ‘Smart’ With New Technology for Diabetic Foot Monitoring
Diabetic foot ulcers are a major health and economic global…
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Common Inadequacies in Wound Management
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Tissue Analytics Launches 3D Wound Imaging for Smartphones
Digital health company delivers mobile depth imaging with submillimeter resolution…
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AmpliPhi Biosciences Announces Presentation of Positive Clinical
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Researcher Looks To Curb Rate Of Diabetic Amputations In NL
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Windsor’s Scapa completes acquisition
Windsor skin care products provider Scapa Healthcare says it has…
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Malnutrition in type 2 diabetic patients does not affect healing of foot ulcers
Protein–energy malnutrition is known to be involved in wound healing.…
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Increasing SBP variability is associated with an increased risk of
developing incident diabetic foot ulcers Researchers assessed…
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‘Smart’ Insoles Reduce Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence
BERLIN — Wearing pressure-sensing smart insoles (SurroSense Rx, Orpyx Medical…
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Bioactive Glass Implants and Wound Care
Bioactive glass implants are commonly used in orthopedics and dentistry…
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MTF Biologics Adds New Recovery Partner: Regenerative Biologics, Inc.
MTF Biologics today announced that it has formed a new…
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As obesity rate rises, ‘double diabetes’ looms large
An October report from the CDC’s National Center for Health…
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Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication
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Thermal imaging improves diabetes-related foot ulcer assessment
Thermal imaging can better predict a diabetes related foot ulcer’s…
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Calcipotriol Ointment Seen to Improve Wound Healing in RDEB Patient, Study Finds
A low dose of calcipotriol, which is already approved for…
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Intraoperative oxygen monitoring predicts wound healing
in critical limb ischaemia patients after endovascular intervention…
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The use of topical analgesics in the management of diabetic neuropathy
Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) affects up to half of patients…
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14th National Conference of the Primary Care Diabetes Society
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Clean vs. Sterile Dressing Techniques for Management of Chronic Wounds
This document originated in 2001 as a joint position statement…
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Joint EPUAP & EWMA Pressure Ulcer prevention & patient safety
advocacy project The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory…
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‘Amputated limb every two hours’: Experts warn Aussies against health risk
For a health issue that has cost the Australian health…
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Effect of Polyhexamethylene Biguanide Solution on Bacterial
Load and Biofilm in Venous Leg Ulcers: A…
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Liraglutide Lowers Risk for Amputation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and CV Risk
Liraglutide lowers risk for amputation: investigators find patients treated with GLP-1…
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Advanced Wound Care Technologies to Manage Wound Infections
BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, research undertaken by the UK’s House…
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Early-stage company offering the novel drug ND-336 as a topical therapy
SalvePeds: An early-stage pharmaceutical company offering the novel drug ND-336…
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Following the Evidence for Total Contact Casting
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Support Surfaces Do Not Replace the Need for Good Pressure Ulcer Care
Support surfaces alone neither prevent nor heal pressure ulcers. They are…
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Factors associated with acute and chronic wound complications
in patients with soft tissue sarcoma with long-term…
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Corstrata to Launch Next Gen Virtual Wound Clinic Powered by Citus Health
Corstrata, a provider of digital healthcare IT solutions and services…
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Advanced Wound Care Technologies to Manage Wound Infections
BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, research undertaken by the UK’s House…
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LeucoPatch helps heal diabetic foot ulcers faster
A new system that uses a multilayer patch made with…
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New study reveals potential therapeutic approach to enhance keratinocyte
Researchers have identified a new mechanism involving ginsenoside Rb1, which…
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Preventive Care: Reducing the Recurrence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Comprehensive treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) includes moist local…
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Healogics Joins the Epic App Orchard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healogics Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced…
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MiMedx up 6% premarket on positive data on dHUC in diabetic foot ulcers
MiMedx Group (NASDAQ:MDXG) is up 6% premarket on light volume on the…
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Decompression nerve surgery for diabetic neuropathy
a structured review of published clinical trials …
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Principles of Clean Dressing Technique Versus Asepsis
Having read a recent article on clean versus sterile dressing…
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The American College of Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
Set to Shape the Future of Wound Care…
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NuVasive launches expanded biologics in US
NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) said today it launched three new products as…
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Key Considerations With Dressing Selection In Wound Care
With the plethora of wound dressings available, how can you…
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Peripheral arterial disease and the diabetic foot
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a term used to describe…
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Why Do Promising Wound Therapies Fail?
Is a histologically hostile environment causing promising treatments for chronic…
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UK nurses carry out 180 wound dressing changes a year
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ACFAS 2018 Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon
2018 Coding & Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon…
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Role of oxygen in wound healing Breda Cullen
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Higher proportion of limb salvage and lower amputation rates
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Reduction of 50% in Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Stem Cells
MUNICH — Local injection of mesenchymal stem cells derived from…
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Corstrata Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2018 Startup Showcase Company
Corstrata announced today that it has been chosen as one…
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The Rise Of The Bio-Inks: 3D Skin Printing
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An Observational, Prospective Cohort Pilot Study to Compare the Use of …
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Effective Wound Bed Preparation Using Maggot Debridement Therapy
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LeucoPatch system for the management of hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers in
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OnCourse Learning to be acquired for reported $500 million
Brookfield-based professional training webinar provider OnCourse Learning is set to…
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3D–printed objects are no longer a novelty and are paving…
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Wounds Asia: Current issue: Vol 1, No 2
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AmpliPhi receives positive feedback from FDA for its …
AB-PA01 product targeting P.aeruginosa infections AmpliPhi Biosciences…
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Beverly Hospital Hosts Amputation Prevention Summit
Beverly Hospital will be hosting its first Amputation Prevention Summit…
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Negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
may be mediated through differential gene expression …
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One Call Announces New Wound Resource Program with Broadspire®
One Call, the nation’s leading provider of workers’ compensation care…
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Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. Announces GrafixPL PRIME™
Launches October 1, 2018 COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 17, 2018…
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The role of bacteria and biofilms in non-healing wounds
Broadcast times available: 8:00 AM (UK), 11:00 AM (UK), 15:00…
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Solsys Medical’s TheraSkin Regenerative Wound Healing
Product Chosen to be a Part of Healogics…
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Supporting Closure: Therapeutic Interventions for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are arguably among the most difficult…
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The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Strategies to Make Prevention Pay
September 25, 2018 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT Presented by: Dr. David G. Armstrong,…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification and Assessment
Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Historically, classification and subsequent treatment of DFUs…
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AmpliPhi Biosciences Announces Updated Positive Clinical Results
for its Expanded Access Program 21 patients…
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Scientists Trial An Unexpected Source To Help Heal Hard-To-Treat Injuries
Scientists have revealed how proteins in menstrual blood can be…
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Treating Diabetes with GLP-1 Reduces Heart Disease, Fewer Foot Ulcers
Two analyses from the LEADER Trial show reduced risks of…
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3Minute Exam + Offloading Algorithm
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Wound Care Weekly Creative Services
We have a full creative / marketing department that offers…
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Car crashes and chronic wounds
The health epidemic no one is talking about…
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Natural product-based nanomedicines for wound healing purposes:
therapeutic targets and drug delivery systems Wound…
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Using AutoCAD software to measure venous leg ulcers:
a reproducibility assessment study To assess the…
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US military explores microbiology of combat wounds
To help improve the care of troops injured in combat,…
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Electrical Stimulation for Pressure Injuries: A Health Technology Assessment
Pressure injuries (bedsores) are common and reduce quality of life.…
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Transitioning wound care patients to post-acute care
When discharging patients from acute care facilities, consider cognitive and…
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WCW: Follow Up with Derma Gide and Excisional Biopsy Patient
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Greater concentration on wound care will save NHS millions
argues prof of vascular surgery Former Head…
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KMT Medical Announces Ownership of US-Based Twenty Second
Company and ABC Medical Holdings, Inc. TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 14,…
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Scientists Create a Surgical Sealant for Closing Major Wounds
Closing a wound usually requires a needle going through your…
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BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE Prevention and
Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers The best…
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Hemoglobin A1c levels not tied to wound outcomes
There does not appear to be a clinically meaningful association…
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Use of Hyperspectral Imaging in a Clinical Setting (video)
Dr. Miller presents his study on hyperspectral imaging to evaluate…
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Nexodyn Wound Care Solution Launched in the U.S.
Angelini and APR Applied Pharma Research strengthen their partnership in…
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Researchers invent ‘smart’ thread that collects diagnostic data
when sutured into tissue For the first…
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International Conference on Wound Care, Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine
With Immense pleasure, Wound Care 2018 along with the Organizing…
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A new platform for gaining insight and knowledge in managing wounds
Wounds can cover diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injury, vascular ulcers…
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Moldable Hyaluronan Hydrogel Enabled by Dynamic
Metal–Bisphosphonate Coordination Chemistry for Wound Healing Biomaterial‐based…
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Oxygen therapies for wound healing: EWMA findings and recommendations
For wounds to heal, it is essential that macro- and…
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Diabetes causes more than 120 foot and toe amputations a WEEK in England
More than 120 foot and toe amputations are carried out…
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Healogics, Inc. Names Michael Fogarty as New Chief Operating Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healogics®, the nation’s wound expert, today announced that…
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Windsor’s Scapa to expand wound care footprint with acquisition
Windsor skin care products provider Scapa Healthcare said Thursday it…
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Methodological considerations of investigating adherence
to using offloading devices among people with diabetes…
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SMARTPORE Technology Made Easy
Selecting the appropriate dressing for the individual is essential in…
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Cell reprogramming converts open wounds into healthy skin
The work focuses on a type of wound known as…
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UIC to lead study of negative pressure wound
therapy in obese and diabetic patients Surgical…
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Wilmington-based company creates smartphone app for wound care
A smartphone application called MyWoundDoctor can help people needing wound care get…
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Scientists find way of treating skin wounds without surgery
Researchers trick wound cells in mice into becoming healing surface…
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Chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol nanoscale liquid film-forming system
facilitates MRSA-infected wound healing by enhancing antibacterial and…
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Antibiotic Resistance Influence on Wound Care
Antibiotic resistance is one of the factors which causes delay…
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Role of oxygen in wound healing (webcast)
13 Sep 2018 Broadcast times available: 8:30 AM (UK), 12:30…
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Complex Wound Management: Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Background and Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Diabetes-related foot complications,…
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Wound Management Tech spins CellerateRX collagen asset into JV with Catalyst Group
Wound Management Technologies (OTC:WNDM), operating under WNDM Medical, said last…
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Turning wound cells into skin cells may help doctors heal ulcers
Sept. 6 (UPI) — Scientists have developed a technique to convert…
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Telehealth technology utilized at Signature HealthCARE
GLASGOW — Residents at Signature HealthCARE of Glasgow can avoid…
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Wound Care Patient Outcomes: Establishing Trust to
Improve Wound Healing Results Last spring, I…
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Intravenous Ketamine as an adjunct to procedural sedation
during burn wound care and dressing changes …
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The Diabetic Foot in Remission: Strategies to Make Prevention Pay
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Because neuroischemic complications are associated…
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Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Venous Leg Ulcers Nears Completion
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Factor Therapeutics…
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Know-how: Canadian hospital first to сure patients with virtual reality
A Calgary hospital has become the first in Canada to…
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When and When Not to Use An SGLT-2
After reviewing evidence, a tool to evaluate benefit and risk…
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Is it a Pressure Injury?
Factors to Consider When Determining Wound Etiology …
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Cold Atmospheric Plasmas Used In Wound Healing and Cancer Treatment
Cold atmospheric plasmas (CAPs) are investigated for several medical applications;…
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The skill behind skilled
So many times, we get questions about how to “skill”…
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Higher proportion of limb salvage and lower amputation rates
The impact of a wound centre on a…
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Healogics® Announces New Program Aimed at Improving Continuity of Care
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug 30, 2018–Healogics®, the wound healing experts, today…
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NeuroMetrix to Exhibit and Sponsor Symposium on the
Early Diagnosis of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy at the Annual Meeting…
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Caring for the diabetic foot
Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing new…
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True multidisciplinary approach essential for limb preservation
CHICAGO — To prevent amputation, physicians must assemble a comprehensive…
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New smart bandages could monitor and treat chronic wounds
Researchers in the United States present their findings on research…
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Liraglutide May Lower Risk for Foot Amputation in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes who took liraglutide were at a lower…
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Deferoxamine Can Prevent Pressure Ulcers and Accelerate Healing in Aged Mice
Chronic wounds are a significant medical and economic problem worldwide.…
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Liraglutide May Lower Risk for Foot Amputation in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes who took liraglutide were at…
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Texas A&M partnership developing biomedical ‘bandage’ for wounds
University research focusing on building stimuli-responsive material that could release,…
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Man Bitten By Shark Develops Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A man bitten on the leg by a 7-foot shark…
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MiMedx Announces Statistically Significant Results
In New Multicenter Clinical Study Of Healing Of…
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Epidermolysis bullosa: a case report
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), often referred to as the butterfly disease,…
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The industry’s BEST TCC Kit is Now Available on Amazon.…
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Clay fights MRSA, other ‘superbugs’ in wounds
The use of mud or wet clay as a topical…
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Innovation in Wound Care
An interview with Prof. Harding, CBE, and Dr Dixon, PhD,…
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Kekst Works Avista’s Wound Care Deal
Kekst & Co is handling Avista Capital Markets private equity…
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MiMedx Announces Statistically Significant Results In New
Multicenter Clinical Study Of Healing Of Diabetic Foot…
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Type 2 diabetes: Poor sleep slows wound healing
Researchers uncovered a connection between poor sleep and wound healing…
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SGLT2 inhibitor therapies may raise risk for amputation
diabetic ketoacidosis in diabetes with CVD Adults…
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Wound healing work presented at the RCP Innovation in
Medicine Conference 2018 by Neem Biotech Neem…
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Jipmer to treat wounds with marine resource
Doctors at JIPMER have begun using a marine resource sourced…
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Wound Management Technologies, Inc. (WNDM) Reports
Publication of Clinical Trial Data from CellerateRX(R) Surgical Activated Collagen(R)…
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Bedside Advanced Wound Care in Nursing Homes
As it stands now, we have 1.6 million nursing home…
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Medicare update: new electronic clinical quality measure
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released…
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Skin Conditions Frequently Found in Obese Patient Populations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that in…
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Predictors of lower extremity amputation among
patients with diabetic foot ulcer in a tertiary…
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Application of Viable Cryopreserved Human Placental Membrane
Grafts in the Treatment of Wounds of Diverse Etiologies There…
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Inlow’s 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen Gets a New Look!
Dr. Shane Inlow wrote a two-page article, published in 2004,…
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