Nutrition can aid in healing diabetic foot ulcers
In this issue, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, talks with nutrition…
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Under the Off-Load: A Pilot Case Series to Identify Ideal Dressings
to use under Total Contact Casts (TCC) …
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Nearly 50% Reduction in Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Stem Cells
MUNICH — Local injection of mesenchymal stem cells derived from…
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Molecular study of wound healing after using biosynthesized
BNC/Fe3O4 nanocomposites assisted with a bioinformatics Magnetic…
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VTT is developing 3-D-printing materials for wound care
and decorative elements Cellulose nanofibrils have properties…
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Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media and Exosomes Containing
MALAT1 Promote Human Dermal Fibroblast Migration and Ischemic Wound Healing…
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Using technology to reduce waste and improve surgical care
Every day, millions of patients undergo procedures in ambulatory surgery…
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Microcurrent as an adjunct therapy to accelerate chronic wound healing
and reduce patient pain The primary aim…
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Prevention of Plantar Ulcers in People With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Using Pressure-Sensing Shoe Insoles The SurroSense Rx system is…
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Surgical wound dehiscence: Improving prevention and outcomes
Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) is almost certainly under-reported, not least…
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Chronic Wound Management
Optimizing the Wound Healing Environment Chronic wounds…
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Nutrition in patients with chronic non-healing ulcers
a paradigm shift in wound care Chronic…
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TissueTech, Inc. Awarded Patent for Compositions of
Morselized Umbilical Cord and Amniotic Membrane MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TissueTech Inc.,…
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The Whole Patient Approach
Addressing Common Comorbidities That Affect Wound Healing When developing…
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Connected sensors for the prevention of chronic ulcers
As advancements in connectivity and miniaturization of electronics are made,…
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New engineering method could overcome barriers in diabetes cell therapy
Pancreatic cell transplants have the potential to be a permanent…
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Australian diabetes-related foot disease strategy 2018-2022
The first step towards ending avoidable amputations within a generation…
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Double-Blinded Clinical Trials
A Gift from the Devil’s Grandmother By Thomas E.…
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IDTechEx Research Report Explores Connected Sensors
for the Prevention of Chronic Ulcers As advancements in…
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The Risky Business of Wound Research, Algorithms and Systems
by Margaret Heale RN, MSc, CWOCN The research lecturer’s…
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Total Contact Cast Offloading Real Treatment For All Plantar Based Wounds
Patient is a 49 year old male with a…
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The Healing Trajectory: The Process of Wound Healing
There are four stages of wound healing. This systematic process…
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Clinical Evidence Presented at SAWC on Application of AMNIOX Medical Products
Four Posters Demonstrate the Clinical Benefits of NEOX® Wound Allograft Presented…
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Current challenges and opportunities in wound care
3 CNOs weigh in Wound care costs the U.S.…
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The Benefits of Effective Wound Debridement
by The WoundSource Editors Overview of Debridement in Wound Care…
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Ally Medical, Preston Wound Care merge under Acentus
TAMPA, Fla. – Principles from Tampa, Fla.-based Ally Medical Services…
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Staphylococcus aureus Toxins and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Role in Pathogenesis and Interest in Diagnosis Infection of…
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Hydrogel Dressings an emerging area for wound care
By Liji Thomas, MD An emerging area for wound…
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National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® Board of Directors Elect New President
Moore will lead the Board of Directors of the…
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Finesse Medical expands to create 200 jobs in Longford
Longford-based manufacturing company Finesse Medical, which was acquired by New York-listed Avery…
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Hemoglobin A1c Levels Not Tied to Wound Outcomes
HealthDay News — There does not appear to be a…
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Factors associated with amputation among patients
with diabetic foot ulcers in a Saudi population Abstract…
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HMP’s EMS World Expo Recognized as one of the Top 25
Fastest-Growing Trade Shows in Attendance by Trade Show News Network…
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Wound Documentation Standards to Help Avoid Legal Issues
Medical providers, and especially wound care providers, seem to always…
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AmpliPhi Biosciences Will Utilize NIAID Preclinical Services to Advance
Development of Its Targeted Therapeutic Candidate for the Treatment of…
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Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF) to enhance healing for diabetic foot ulcers
This paper studies the healing effect of recombinant human epidermal…
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Heberprot-P: a novel product for treating advanced diabetic foot ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcer is a principal diabetic complication. It has…
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Approval for commercialization of Heberprot-P® in Mexico
Press release from: Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Havana, Cuba,…
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Diabetes UK commits £2.6 million to new research
New funding will be split between 14 new research projects…
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TUV Nord Awards ISO 13485 Certification to Keneric Healthcare
for the Design/Development, Manufacturing and Distribution of Wound Care Products…
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High School Senior Awarded Scholarship for Creating an Orthotic
that detects and prevents diabetic foot ulcers. Meg Richey…
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Edixomed: Breakthrough Wound Care Technology
With Potential to Strike Back Against the Threat of Killer…
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Aroa Biosurgery and Hydrofera Team up in US
MANCHESTER, Conn. & AUCKLAND, New Zealand–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New Zealand biomedical…
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New Clinical Data for Covalon’s ColActive®
Line of Patented Advanced Wound Care Products to be Presented…
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Wound Care Advantage Launches Advanced Discovery Research Alliance
SIERRA MADRE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 24, 2018–Wound Care Advantage (WCA), in…
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Organogenesis Showcases New Product Offerings
and Research at SAWC Spring 2018 CANTON, Mass. and…
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Effectiveness of using a new polyurethane foam multi-layerdressing
in the sacral area to prevent the onset of pressure…
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Protecting Periwound Skin in Chronic Wounds
The periwound is as important as the wound. As clinicians, we should…
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Medline to Highlight Holistic Approach to Wound Care
and Skin Health at Symposium on Advanced Wound Care …
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Healogics, Inc. Names Allan Woodward
MBA as New Chief Financial Officer JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healogics,…
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MiMedx to Highlight Efficacy of Its Allografts
in Presentations at SAWC Spring Conference Breakfast Symposium to Underscore…
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An evaluation of an ultrasonic debridement system
in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a case series …
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Sucrose octasulfate wound dressing may speed healing in diabetic foot ulcers
Patients with a noninfected neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcer were more…
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To evaluate the efficacy of an acellular Flowable matrix
in comparison with a wet dressing for the treatment of…
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New hope for treating diabetic wounds that just won’t heal
Mice bred without TSP2 protein heal faster, suggesting a new…
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Lower Extremity Amputation and Reamputation Predictors
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club Editor’s…
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HbA1c, wound healing unrelated in diabetic foot ulcers
Among patients with long-term diabetic foot ulcers, neither baseline HbA1c…
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University Hospitals testing new procedure to save the limbs of diabetics
University Hospitals is the only location in Ohio participating in…
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B. Braun to Introduce 1-Ounce Prontosan® Wound Gel X at SAWC
BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B. Braun…
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HMP’s Why Wound Care?™
Initiative Launches Web Portal for Medical Students MALVERN, PA.…
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Medicare Part B Billing for Wound Care Supplies
WoundRounds on Demand Webinar Part B billing for wound care…
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Amniotic membrane can be a valid source for wound healing
Abstract Amniotic membrane (AM) can promote proper epithelialization with suppression…
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The Evidence and Use of Amniotic Allografts in Treating DFUs
There are many modalities used to manage Diabetic Foot Ulcerations…
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ACELL, INC. ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF GENTRIX® INCISIONAL
Extracellular Matrix Device Designed to Reinforce Soft Tissue in a…
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SensableCare Overview
Learn more about MedicusTek’s Bed Fall and Pressure Injury reduction…
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Surgical wound dehiscence: Improving prevention and outcomes
Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) is almost certainly under-reported, not least…
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New telemed add-on manages risk, aims to avert lawsuits in wound care
A new technology solution hopes to help long-term care professionals…
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In Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment,
Is It All About Protein? by Nancy Munoz, DCN,…
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Fresh hypothermically stored amniotic allograft in …
the treatment of chronic nonhealing ulcers: a prospective case series…
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Caring for the Diabetic Foot in Long-Term Care Facilities
By Susan M. Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP, NADONA…
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Toward Eliminating Diabetic Foot Amputation In The Next Generation
Humanity crossed a line in 2009: For the first time…
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Diagnosing A Pruritic Skin Lesion In
A Patient With Diabetes And Edema A…
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Ultrasonic debridement system in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
A case series Objective: This study evaluated the…
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Silver dressings improve diabetic wound healing without reducing bioburden
Abstract: Introduction. Silver dressings are widely used in the treatment…
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The Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcer Microbiome Is Associated With Clinical Factors
Nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and…
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Corstrata Foot Ulcer Prevention Solution
Named Among Semifinalists For T1D Exchange 2018 Diabetes Innovation…
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Biofilm infections between Scylla and Charybdis
Interplay of host antimicrobial peptides and antibiotics Purpose: The aim…
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Complications in Chronic Wound Healing and
Associated Interventions Overview of Chronic Wounds Chronic non-healing wounds…
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Initiative Launches Web Portal for Medical Students
Free resources provide education on chronic wound management In…
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Roles of alternative activation of macrophages phenotypes in normal wound healing
Normal wound healing process is characterized by highly organized controlled…
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Meeting Report: ‘Raising the Bar’- creating a better tomorrow
This article is based on the proceedings of the one-day…
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The Effect of Foot Exercises on Wound Healing
in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With a Foot Ulcer: A…
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Bacteria can pass on memory to descendants, researchers discover
Led by scientists at UCLA, an international team of researchers…
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Watch How Engineering Students Step Up with Imager for Diabetics
Patients with diabetes must guard against nerve damage disorders that…
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Digital wound care provider nabs $11.6M in funding
A Toronto startup, looking to revolutionize wound care, just got…
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The use of Prontosan® in combination with Askina® Calgitrol®
An independent case series Many patients with chronic wounds will…
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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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Examining the Use of a Purified Collagen Matrix Plus PHMB Antimicrobial
Dr. Alisha Oropallo presents her poster, “Examining the Use of…
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Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Infected Wounds
Given the impact of infection on delayed wound healing, determining…
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ARANZ Medical Launches Two New Silhouette Image Capture Products
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Two new smart-phone…
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Wound Care in Crisis
Wound Care’s Newest Buzzword and Slogan Every so often,…
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Bioelectrical Impedance Assessment of Wound Healing
Objective assessment of wound healing is fundamental to evaluate therapeutic…
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Dr. Tim Lu – Biofilms and Phage Therapy
This 11 minute film is excerpted from an interview with…
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Smart socks aim to catch diabetic foot problems early
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — For the millions of Americans living…
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Berlin doctor lauded for leg amputation research
BERLIN – A local doctor has received international honors for…
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Assessment and management of foot ulcers
for people with diabetes. Major Recommendations The levels of…
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Temperature-reading ‘smartmat’ catches diabetic foot ulcers early
Podimetrics, a startup created during an MIT “hackathon” in 2011,…
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Wound care education in the developing world
The increasing burden of wound care is a major challenge…
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Case series: ALLEVYN LIFE Non-Bordered foam dressing for
managing moderate to heavily exuding wounds Exudate is vital…
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The number of listings vary from day to day: Wound…
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Consolidate the coding process with the Coding Companion, your one-stop resource…
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Prevention of hospital-acquired foot pressure injuries
Assessment and consideration of foot risk factors is essential for…
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Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Wound Management
Among the greatest triumphs of modern medicine were the identification…
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Wound Care Education Institute Launches Pioneering Nutrition Wound Care Course
BROOKFIELD, Wis., March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — To help Registered…
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NPUAP Pressure Injury Stages
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of…
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Diagnosing & Treating Bacterial Biofilm Infections
Dr. Randy Wolcott has been practicing medicine for almost thirty…
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Behold The Future…The MolecuLight i:X Imaging Device allows clinicians to…
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How Activity Benefits the Healing Patient
Maintaining an active lifestyle is critical to good health; this…
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Prevent and manage wounds with this expert, all-inclusive resource! Acute &…
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Multi-resistant Infections: A Global Concern
A presentation by Associate Professor Geoff Sussman on antimicrobial resistence. …
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Efficacy of an imaging device at identifying the presence of bacteria in …
… wounds at a plastic surgery outpatients clinic Current…
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Risks and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot Infections
Wound care clinicians deal with foot infections all the time,…
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Wound Care Education Institute and Vizient Work Together …
BROOKFIELD, Wis., March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) and Vizient , the…
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Physical Training and Activity in People With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) occurs in more than 50% of…
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Amit Jain’s Triple Assessment of Foot in Diabetes
A rapid screening tool Diabetic foot is on the increase…
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The management of diabetic foot
A clinical practice guideline by the Society for Vascular Surgery…
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DIABETIC FOOT: FACTS AND FIGURES
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Researchers Examine Link Between Wound Healing and Time of Day
In addition to where a wound is located and how…
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Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Infected Wounds
Given the impact of infection on delayed wound healing, determining…
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Managing inflammation by means of polymeric membrane dressings …
… in pressure ulcer prevention Inflammation is the immediate…
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Development of a generic wound care assessment minimum data set
At present there is no established national minimum data set…
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Evaluation of the WIfI classification system in older patients with diabetes
There are numerous factors that have an impact on diabetic…
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Silver-impregnated Dressings for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds
A Scoping Review of the Use of Silver-impregnated Dressings for…
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Diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy using the Neurothesiometer
This educational video shows you how to perform vibration perception…
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The Role of Hypochlorous Acid in Managing Wounds
Reduction in Antibiotic Usage by Martha Kelso, RN, HBOT…
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The use of topical analgesics in the management of painful diabetic neuropathy
Miranda Tawfik Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) affects up to…
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The management of diabetic foot: A clinical practice guideline by the Society ….
A clinical practice guideline by the Society for Vascular Surgery…
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Caring for the Diabetic Foot in Long-Term Care Facilities
by Susan M. Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP, NADONA Board…
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Yeti 3D Scanner
The YETI scanning software rapidly processes raw scan data…
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Wound Debridement Products Market Synopsis 2018
Manufacturers are developing a wide range of products, like scalpels…
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Comparing the performance of mechanical wound debridement products …
Background: Mechanical wound debridement is an essential intervention in the…
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Understanding Debridement: An Important Part of Wound Healing
During wound healing, the affected area can become overrun with…
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Diabetic Wound Healing and LED Irradiation
Introduction: Light-Emitting Diode Therapy for Chronic Non-Healing Diabetic Wounds …
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The number of listings vary from day to day: Wound…
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NeutroPhase® Skin and Wound Cleanser featured on CBS News
Dr. John Crew from Seton Medical Center is interviewed by…
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Wound Care in Crisis
Chris Farley Wound Care, “Stupid, Stupid, Stupid!” by Michael…
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Hypochlorous Acid: an ideal wound care agent …
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Chronic wounds and the infections associated with them…
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Atypical Wounds: Causes and Management
Part 1 in a series discussing the etiology, assessment and…
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Nancy Morgan and Bill Richlen – Facebook Live 2-5-18
WCEI co-founder Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC,…
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The Diabetic Foot Syndrome (book)
Frontiers in Diabetes, Vol. 26 In recent years, “diabetic…
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The Best and Worst Ideas for Open Wounds
Using the right open wound treatment can mean the difference…
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Treating Hard-to-Heal Wounds
An Evidence-Based Approach for DFU and Chronic Wounds This…
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Emerging Treatment for Necrotizing Infections
The National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation (NNFF), a 501c3 non-profit organization…
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The number of listings vary from day to day: Wound…
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Compression therapy for venous leg ulcers
Compression therapy is the mainstay of treatment of venous leg…
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The International Wound Infection Institute (IWII) is an organisation of…
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Foot Sensation Testing in the Patient With Diabetes
Abstract: Introduction. Sensory testing of patients with diabetes is an integral part…
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A clinical evaluation of manuka honey dressings for chronic wounds
This study reviews the literature on manuka honey and presents…
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The Heels Trial – heel costs for ulcers of the heel in diabetes
Professor Fran Game – The Heels Trial – heel costs for…
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Pressure Injury Prevention, Is It All About Protein?
by Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND The National…
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Living with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Patient Perspective: An Interview with Robert S. Meyer by Janet…
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Novel Approach to Chronic Wounds
Presentation on self-adaptive technology by Dr. Alex M. Reyzelman, the…
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Flow-through Instillation of Hypochlorous Acid in the Treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Introduction. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare and rapidly progressing…
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High-above-knee open amputation due to necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection of…
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Mirragen Info Video
Mirragen Info Video from Ibsen Torres on Vimeo.
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Missouri university inventors have new creation to heal chronic wounds
ROLLA, Mo.–There’s a new way to heal chronic wounds that’s…
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HBOT, sham procedure lead to similar wound healing rates
Adults with diabetes and chronic lower limb wounds randomly assigned…
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Roles of alternative activation of macrophages phenotypes in normal wound healing
Normal wound healing process is characterized by highly organized controlled…
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Study to Explore the Impact of Simulating Extreme Obesity on Health Care Professionals ….
Extremely obese patients pose significant challenges for those who strive…
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Can Lactic Acid Bacteria Speed Wound Healing?
David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD Researchers are showing faster…
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Thoughts on Cross Contamination in Wound Care
by Michel H.E. Hermans, MD A recent article in Mayo…
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Electrical Stimulation for Pressure Injuries: A Health Technology Assessment
Background Pressure injuries (bedsores) are common and reduce quality of…
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Peripheral arterial disease and the diabetic foot
In peripheral arterial disease (PAD), atherosclerotic vessels in the periphery…
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The very first episode …
In October 2017 Craig found himself in England for 2…
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Combating Biofilms In The Chronic Wound
Given the complexity of biofilm in lower extremity wounds, these…
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Robert J. Snyder, DPM, CWS explains the Importance of Debridement
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Wound Temperature and Healing
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to keep wounds moist…
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FIVE NEW REGULATIONS TO WATCH FOR IN 2018: CMS REIMBURSEMENT
As the end-of-year countdown begins, we’re looking at changes that…
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THE CYBER SPACE OF THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
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A review of the scientific evidence for biofilms in wounds
Both chronic and acute dermal wounds are susceptible to infection…
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Dr. Bill Costerton: Diagnosing and Treating Biofilm Infections
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Plasma Treatment Continues to Evolve in Wound Healing
The German company COLDPLASMATECH specializes in using plasma to treat…
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$70,000 Amputation or $250 Offloading Procedure
Please choose one Easy choice right? Not for the Government…
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Biofilm Based Wound Care
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Biofilms and Inflammation in Chronic Wounds
Abstract Significance The incidence, cost, morbidity, and mortality associated with…
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Researchers observe ‘paramedic’ ants treating their injured
IVORY COAST, Africa —Researchers observed a species of insect that…
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Researchers are Creating an App to Track and Analyze Chronic Wounds
With a $1.6 million award from the National Institutes of…
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TIME to face the challenge of wound infection
Complex wounds, Events, Infection | Schulke TIME to face the…
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NEW WOUND CARE CERTIFICATE COURSE
This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to…
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Wound Care Advantage Introduces the First Referral Source Algorithm in the …
SIERRA MADRE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The prevalence of chronic wounds in the…
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Innovative therapies for treating wounds
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UniSA research flying towards healing chronic wounds
The same gene which enables flies to fly could hold…
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I Survived Necrotizing Fasciitis
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100 Years of Bedsores: How Much Have We Learned?
ABSTRACT Just over 100 years ago, an article was published…
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A Journey of a Thousand Steps to #ActAgainstAmputation
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in North…
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Iran Unveils Indigenous Polymer Wound Care Dressing
Iranian scientists have managed to produce an artificial vessel and…
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New! 37,000 Wound Care Jobs
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A peek under the Cast a Total Contact Casting Primer
a Total Contact Casting Primer with Dr. Michael Miller (A…
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Altered macrophage phenotypes impair wound healing
One of the defining features of chronic wounds is their…
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Texas Health Plano Saving More Limbs with Non-Traditional Procedure
More than two million Americans are living as amputees, and…
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How To Ensure Effective Offloading With Total Contact Casting
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a dinner…
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Medicare Changes That May Affect You (Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia)
The Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdiction J (Tennessee, Alabama,…
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Managing chronic venous leg ulcers
what’s the latest evidence? Chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLUs)…
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Spend a Minute, Save a Life
Inlow’s 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen Boulton states that “throughout…
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Acute and Impaired Wound Healing
Pathophysiology and Current Methods for Drug Delivery, Part 1: Normal…
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Topical Nystatin Treatment for Candida Infection
Abstract Introduction. Wound infection is an important cause of nonhealing…
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Scientists Create New Self-Repairing Material
While some people might think comic books are a fun…
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Moist Wound Healing video AAWC
Moist Wound Healing presented by Renee Cordrey, PT, PhD(c), MSPT,…
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Venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic neuropathic ulcers, pressure …
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Leg ulcers are…
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Assessing footwear in patients with diabetes
Inappropriate footwear is the most common source of trauma in patients with…
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Stratatech Begins Test of Engineered Skin for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Stratatech is moving forward with tests of a genetically engineered…
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Ancor Announces Joint Venture with Advanced Tissue
Rock, Arkansas-based Advanced Tissue, the leader in providing third-party reimbursable…
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Wound Care Manual and Clinical Guidelines for Nurses
When faced with a complex instance of wound care, many…
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Conducting Your HIPAA-Required Security Risk Assessment
A company based in the state of Pennsylvania that develops…
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SIGNS OF WOUND INFECTION THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW
Wound infection is such a common condition and presents so often…
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Hyperbaric oxygen add-on may not aid wound healing in diabetes
The addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to standard care did…
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Mathematics Used to Improve Wound Healing
Chandan Sen, a research professor in the surgery department at…
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Guidelines for safe negative-pressure wound therapy
Since its introduction almost 20 years ago, negative-pressure wound therapy…
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Inflammation in Chronic Wounds
Non-healing chronic wounds present a major biological, psychological, social, and…
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Self-sealing miniature ‘wound’ created by engineers
Biomedical engineers have developed a miniature self-sealing model system for…
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Reducing infection in chronic leg ulcers with an activated carbon cloth dressing
Chronic wounds are likely to have an increased bioburden, which…
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Unexpected helpers in wound healing
Nerve cells in the skin help wounds to heal. When…
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Total Contact Cast Use in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease
As the majority of diabetic foot ulcerations (DFUs) occur on…
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CERTIFIED WOUND CARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE IN-HOME HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
In-home health care is increasingly on the rise. Research shows…
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Cell signals that trigger wound healing are surprisingly complex
In a sharp and pointy world, wound healing is a…
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Atypical Wounds: Causes and Management
Part 1 in a series discussing the etiology, assessment and…
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Wet to Dry Dressings – there are better options
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DermaStream CST for Active Wound Management
Israel21C is reporting that EnzySurge out of Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel is expecting…
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Technology for Improved Wound Management
How can your organization improve wound outcomes while decreasing costs?…
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What you need to know about transparent film dressings
By Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS…
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True impact of diabetic foot ulcers
The prognosis for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer…
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Discuss the #HBOT features the latest in advanced treatment for non-healing wounds…
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Wound Documentation Dos & Don’ts
Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice guide nurses1 and other members of the…
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New technology for accelerated wound healing discovered
Researchers have found a new way of accelerating wound healing.…
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Hollister Inc. shifts away from wound care
Hollister Inc. on Feb. 2 announced its decision to divest…
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Grant Funds Development of Wound Healing Glove
A group of researchers from the University of Texas at…
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Diabetic foot ulcers heal faster with probiotic supplementation
Findings from a randomized controlled trial revealed that patients with a…
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Green Fluorescent Protein Helps Therapeutic Proteins …..
Researchers from Harvard University seem to have created a method…
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Seeking Advice Can Be The Foundation of Optimal Wound Care
I purchased a rental home that needed an extensive renovation…
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Amazon, health care and the first American chaebol
Amazon’s recent landmark partnership with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase…
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Effective Wound Dressing Securement for Infection Prevention
In order to promote rapid healing, improve patient comfort and…
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Venous Ulcers: The Evidence for Intervention
Even with optimal treatment of venous ulcers, healing may be…
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The Death of the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer
The concept of the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer (KTU) has been…
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International Conference on Wound Care, Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine…
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New Technologies in Wound Care – Fully Synthetic Matrices
In this podcast episode, Stephen G. Bergquist, MD, CWSP, discusses…
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New Negative Pressure Wound Care Device from Smith & Nephew
At the ongoing American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting…
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How to Measure a Wound
How to Measure a Wound presented by Nurse Practitioner Wound…
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Medicare reimbursement for hyperbaric oxygen therapy
In an atmosphere of changing reimbursement, it’s important to understand…
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The Future of Wound Healing: Autologous Patient Gels
Seems like yesterday that those of us with gaping lacerations…
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Wound Healing Sped Up by Patient’s Own Platelets
The University of Cincinnati is reporting that a team of…
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When and how to culture a chronic wound
Chronic wound infections are a significant healthcare burden, contributing to…
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New Biocompatible Hydrogel for Wound Healing
Researchers at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital engineered a new…
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Enzymatic debridement: No perfect solution yet
A recently published study on procedures for determining the effectiveness…
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5 Questions to Consider Before Launching Your New Hospital-Based Wound Care Program
Opening a wound clinic is not without its risks and…
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How to assess wound exudate
Exudate (drainage), a liquid produced by the body in response…
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Topical gel containing blood pressure drugs shown effective in healing chronic wounds …
Topical Gel Made From Oral Blood Pressure Drugs Shown Effective…
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New Study, Same Conclusion …
New Study, Same Conclusion. It is time to take another…
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The Save A Leg, Save A Life Foundation was incorporated…
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Injectable gel holds promise as wound-healing material
A research team led by UCLA biomolecular engineers and…
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Diabetic Ulcer Debridement….
Originally appears to be a typical looking callus on…
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Medicare Spending on Wound Care: The First Comprehensive Study
Did you ever wonder how much it really costs to…
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Wound Documentation and Measurement with WoundZoom
Does your facility have a system in place for wound…
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Probiotic supplementation aids wound healing in diabetic foot ulcer
Patients with a diabetic foot ulcer who received probiotic supplementation…
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Lower Extremity Amputation and Reamputation Predictors ….
Review: Lower Extremity Amputation and Reamputation Predictors in Patients with…
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FDA approves shock wave device for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted the marketing…
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Assessing Stress During Wound Care
Review: Assessing Stress During Wound Care in Real-Time Using Wearable…
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SANUWAVE Announces Exhibition at SAWC
SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SANUWAVE Health,…
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Tissue Analytics raises $5M to make wound care more efficient
There’s a problem in healthcare when it comes to quality…
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MolecuLight i:X in Action
The MolecuLight i:X Imaging Device allows clinicians to quickly, safely,…
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How Technology Is Supporting Smarter Wound Care
Smart bandage technology is something I’ve touched on a few…
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This advanced CME course aims to inform clinicians and researchers…
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HIIN Brings Advanced Wound Care Training To …
Donna Meador has been a nurse for over 30 years.…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Off-loading: The Gap Between Evidence and …
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Off-loading: The Gap Between Evidence and…
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Should Patients Buy Offloading Footwear From You?
It is a challenging, common situation: wound care patients require…
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Ten years ago, when Wound Clinic Business began, nearly all…
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Reexamining The Gold Standard For Offloading Of DFUs
Although the total contact cast can be effective for offloading…
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Will Mobile Apps Bring Wound Care Technology to the “Cutting Edge”?
For wound care providers and other clinicians, 2017 continued to…
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NAWCO Initiates Wound Care Certification Internationally
ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — National Alliance…
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Wound care company introduces new technology
Swift Medical has introduced Swift AutoDepth technology, which lets clinicians…
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Research reveals the true impact of diabetic foot ulcers
The prognosis for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer…
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Assessing Wound Depth with Smartphone Sensors
A new technological capability enables clinicians to gauge wound depth…
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Wound Care Startup Could Reduce Home Health Time
A biomedical engineer and a health care entrepreneur have teamed…
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Healogics, Inc. Names David Bassin as New Chief Executive Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced…
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OnCourse Learning Acquires Leading Wound Care Training Company
Wound Care Education Institute will provide expanded offerings to healthcare…
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State of the Art Hydrogels for Wound Care and ….
State of the Art Hydrogels for Wound Care and Drug…
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How to apply a Total Contact Cast
This video demonstrates the application of the 901MF-WH Total…
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What Are Bacterial Biofilms? A Six Minute Montage
This is a six-minute video clip: a four minute montage…
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Imbed Biosciences prepares to start selling its wound healing dressing …
Imbed Biosciences, a young Fitchburg company that has developed an…
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Biofilm and Wound Healing
Composition of Biofilm Biofilm is a complex microbial community containing self-…
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This Is Wound Care, the Coolest Specialty in Health Care
There are three little words in health care that without…
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WCC Recertification: It’s Easier Than You Think
Earning your Wound Care Certified® (WCC®) credential is one of…
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SAWC Fall
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The Miller-Newgent Amputation Scale
A comprehensive scoring system to evaluate patient-centered risk factors regarding…
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Demand for wound specialists
Are you considering wound certification? Perhaps you are wondering why…
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Parable Technology for Wound Care Interview …
Parable is a software platform that allows doctors and home…
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2018 Texas Regional Conference
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Mölnlycke Partners With Tissue Analytics to Simplify Chronic Wound Care
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ –Mölnlycke, a world-leading medical solutions…
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Malpractice or Obesity: Can a 276-Pound Patient Heal a Pressure Injury?
Obesity presents challenges to wound healing, but with knowledge and…
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Electrochemical project wins Defense Innovation Award
A team of WSU researchers was awarded the Defense…
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Five benefits of wound education
As you know, the need for wound certification is…
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Low-intensity workouts help wound healing for diabetics
Low-power exercise may be the key to speeding wound healing…
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Mobile unit shows off telemedicine for VA patients
The lasers scanned across the large wound in the heel…
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Role of Omega3 – Can Activate Anti-inflammatory…
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kerecis, the…
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Mobile Wound App Captures Patient Wound Data Faster ….
WoundWise IQ, a leader in capturing and analyzing wound care…
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Chronic Wound Factors and Management Strategies
What is a chronic wound? What changes must happen within…
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Organogenesis Highlights Latest Wound Care Research…..
For the first time since the recent acquisition of NuTech…
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Awarded first place in the ‘2016 AJN Book of the…
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Invention aims at providing cost-efficient wound care globally
Undergraduate team led by fourth-year Engineering student Ashwinraj Karthikeyan emphasizes…
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Molecular Methods to ID Unusual Pathogens in Wound Care
CogenDx recently launched a molecular testing product that it hopes…
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Alliqua Announces Purchase Agreement with Celularity
Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALQA) (“Alliqua or the “Company”), a regenerative…
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Using mechanical forces to improve wound healing
“To some degree when you do an operation it’s much…
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Alliqua BioMedical Buys Celularity Inc.’s Wound Care Business
Alliqua BioMedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALQA) today announced a definitive agreement with…
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Imbed Bio raises $1.6M for Infection Preventing Dressing
Imbed Biosciences has raised a funding round of nearly $1.6…
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AAWC Recognizes 2017 Corporate Sponsors
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Association for…
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SANUWAVE to market the dermaPACE® System
Suwanee, GA – January 2, 2018 – SANUWAVE Health, Inc.…
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Malnutrition and Pressure Injuries
Nutrition and Pressure Injury Healing Current literature has identified more…
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S&N’s Device Images Bacteria in Wounds
Smith & Nephew’s MolecuLight iX is designed to detect bacteria…
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Prescient Surgical wins FDA nod for CleanCision wound retraction system
Surgical device spin-out Prescient Surgical said today it won FDA…
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How to turn clinicians into makers
In hospitals in North and South America, nurses are hacking…
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Breakthrough in Digital Wound Measurement
eKare Inc., a provider of digital wound management platform, announces…
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What Are Biofilms?
Identifying and managing biofilms have become two of the most…
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Bio-ConneKt Wound Dressing
The purpose of this study is to assess the performance…
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Adimarket announces agreement with Alolotl Biologix
Adimarket, a subsidiary of Global Stem Cells Group, has announced…
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The Challenge of Lower Extremity Wounds
Wound clinicians across the nation (and the world) are commonly…
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Navamedic ASA: Enters into partnership agreement for distribution of Zorflex® in Sweden and Finland
Navamedic ASA (OSE: NAVA), the Norwegian medtech and pharmaceutical products…
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Hydrogel: An Overused Wound Care Modality?
While I’m on rounds with students I like to ask,…
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Meeting report: antimicrobial stewardship in wound management
At the 27th conference of the European Wound Management Association…
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Use of ALLEVYN LIFE foam dressing to manage a heavily exudating venous leg ulcer
A 62-year-old man presented with a left lower leg venous…
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Device Images Bacteria in Wounds
Smith & Nephew’s MolecuLight iX is designed to detect bacteria…
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The Triangle of Wound Assessment
The negative impact of wounds on patients is significant, and…
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