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Extracellular Vesicles from HIF-1α-Overexpressing Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
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What Is All This Swelling About? An Update on Lymphedema for Healthcare Providers and Patients
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Frank & Lizzie Show: Episode 010, Dr. Mark Melin, Wound Week 2022
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Biogenic Nanoparticles Synthesized from African Medicinal Plants for Wound Healing
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Ankle-Brachial Index Is Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Outcomes
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Nano-Silver Medical Antibacterial Dressing Combined with High-Flow Oxygen
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Study shows how management of serious diabetic foot ulcers was possible during the COVID-19 lockdown
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Efficacy of Hydromechanical Therapy in Nonhealing, Chronic Wounds
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Cold plasma ionised gas as new treatment for diabetic foot ulcers could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors
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Embedding Predictive Analytics Into Your Wound Care Workflow Webinar
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Safe and effective wound healing preparation reaches Clinical Phase II
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Malaysian Diabetics Develop Complications After Delayed Screening, Treatment
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Overcoming Health Inequities In Wound Care
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DDI holds course on managing diabetic foot complications
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Wound Care and Healing for Neonates
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Pressure Injury Monitoring: Using Technology in a Time of Hospital Overcrowding
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Cellphones Help MDs Monitor Surgical Patients for Infections
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Pressure Injury Prevention: Recognizing the Early Signs of Injury
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Gel-Based Sensor Continuously Monitors Wounds for Infection
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Building a Pressure Injury Prevention Plan in a Low-Resource Facility
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Imcivree Considered for Expanded Label; Semglee Hits Shelves; Buphenyl for T2D?
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ProgenaCare Global Announces Effective Applications Of Novel Keratin Matrix Technology, ProgenaMatrix
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In South L.A., a legacy of limbs lost to diabetes tells a larger story
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Paracrine Receives Full FDA Approval of Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to Launch a
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Compassionate Debridement at your Fingertips®
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Wound dressing releases silver nanoparticles when infections occur
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American CryoStem to Study New Standardized Treatment Protocols for Wound Healing
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CūtisCare Increasing Awareness This National Diabetes Month To Save Limbs and Lives
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2021 Desert Foot Virtual Conference
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Hymed: Facilitating Effective Wound Care
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DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF POINT-OF-CARE FLUORESCENCE IMAGING FOR THE DETECTION OF
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Mechanosensor Plays Critical Key Role in Skin Wound Healing
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Ion channel mechanosensor plays a key role in regulating the speed of skin wound healing
an ion channel mechanosensor found within cells, has been revealed…
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An Observational Clinical Trial Examining the Effect of Topical Oxygen Therapy (Natrox™) on the Rates of
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Healing skin ischemia-reperfusion injuries with interleukin-36 receptor antagonists
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Lipid-lowering and anti-thrombotic therapy in patients with peripheral arterial disease
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Magnitude of Surgical Site Infections, Bacterial Etiologies, Associated Factors and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of
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Simple Color Change Test Identifies Wound Infections
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The epidemic of diabetic limb amputation in poor communities and parts of Cleveland
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Advanced Tissue Technologies Provide Flexibility in Regenerative Medicine
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Prestigious NSF grant awarded to FIU engineering professor for ‘smart’ bandages
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It’s Time to #BreakTheSilence on Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Predicting Chronic Wound Healing Time Using Machine Learning
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Quinn Receives $1.6 Million NIH Grant for Research on Chronic Skin Wounds
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University of Huddersfield and Regional Hospital Wiener Neustadt collaborate for wound management projects
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The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia and wound care
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Innovative Israeli ‘copper’ dressing helps cure diabetic wounds
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Vivex Biologics, Inc. to Attend the Symposium of Advanced Wound Care
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Organogenesis Showcases Latest Advanced Wound Care Innovations and Research at SAWC Fall 2021 Conference
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Independence Blue Cross Taps Podimetrics to Prevent Diabetic Amputations Via RPM
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Podimetrics, a virtual care management…
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Healogics 8th Annual Diabetes Awareness Campaign, Chronic Wound Healing through Specialized Care
Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of world-class wound care services,…
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NUS scientists develop a smart bandage to monitor chronic wounds
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Utilizing Nanofibers for Treatment of Skin Infections
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Assessing Oxygenation Status in the Management of Lower Extremity Wounds – webinar
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A Dual Celebration: Milestones in Diabetes Mellitus and Pressure Injury Research
This month we celebrate World Diabetes Day on November 14,1…
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How Might Protein Alteration From NPWT Affect Wound Healing?
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WOCNext® 2022: A Global Education Event from WOCN® And WCET® June 5, 2022 – June 8, 2022
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Lower Extremity Wounds: Is It Venous, Arterial, Neuropathic, or a Combination?
Lower extremity wounds manifest in a multitude of ways, with…
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Healing of a Chronic Pressure Injury in a Patient Treated With Medical Cannabis for Pain and Sleep Improvement
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The Courage to Do the Right Thing by Caroline Fife
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Treating Wounds in the Very Young
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The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders outlines how wound care may be affected by …
CMS CY 2021 hospital outpatient and physician fee schedule proposed…
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Pressure Ulcer/Injury Case Study: Using Advanced Wound Healing Modalities in Post Acute Care Settings
In this case presentation, Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, reports…
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Extensive Type V Aplasia Cutis Congenita Without Fetus Papyraceus or Placental Infarction
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Latest Clinical Evidence Presented at SAWC 2021 Illustrates the Significant Clinical Utility of the MolecuLight Point-of-Care …
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Probiotics accelerate wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcer
Patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) who were given probiotic…
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Does the Documented History Tell the Patient’s Wound Story Accurately?
Information regarding coding, coverage, and payment is provided as a…
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Efficacy and Safety of a Hyaluronic Acid–Containing Cream in the Treatment of Chronic, Venous, or Mixed-Origin Leg Ulcers
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Valsartan nano-filaments alter mitochondrial energetics and promote faster healing in diabetic rat wounds
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Incidence, hospitalization and mortality and their changes over time in people with a first ever diabetic foot ulcer
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Joerns Healthcare Introduces Point-of-Care Imaging to Wound Care Portfolio Through MolecuLight Partnership
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Helixmith Announces Phase 3 Study Results of Novel Gene Therapy Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
at 2021 Annual Meeting of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Conference (DFCon)…
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A Comprehensive Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Diabetic Foot Infections
GENERAL PURPOSE: To review an approach to diabetic foot infections…
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MicroVascular Tissues Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication of Positive HIFLO Clinical Trial Results Using mVASC® Graft
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AiCuris Announces Expansion of its Collaboration with Lysando with a Focus on Diabetic Foot Infections
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Visceral Fat Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness in Youth With Obesity
Data show In youth with obesity, but not healthy weight,…
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WoundZipper Application to Distal Forearm Laceration
Application of WoundZipper to a patient with a laceration of…
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Singapore researchers develop bandage that can wirelessly assess wounds
Researchers in Singapore say they have developed a bandage that…
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Journal of Wound Care – July issue available online
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Vomaris Announces First Patient Enrollment in Study on Effects of Bioelectric Wound Care in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vomaris Innovations, Inc.…
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COVID in the ICU: Can Patients Be Too Obese for ECMO?
Published guidelines recommend against extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for morbidly…
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Decline in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Observed in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (UK)
Although diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are considered both a major…
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From Chronic to Curable? RHEACELL is Developing a Novel Cell-Therapy Agent for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Ulcers
Heidelberg-based biopharmaceutical company is conducting a follow-up study with highly…
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How a medieval ‘leechbook’ could be the latest cutting-edge treatment to beat superbugs
Could novel vaccines or even a medieval recipe for eye…
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Relief Therapeutics Reports Two Publications of Positive Data on Nexodyn(R) AOS for Hard-to-Heal Ulcers
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / October 20, 2021 / RELIEF…
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Wound Care Today 2021 conference 19-20 October, Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
Wound Care Today 2021 offers delegates a unique learning platform,…
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Bionix® Introduces AlphaCleanse™ to Wound Care Line
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Study of 236 patients reveals utility of MolecuLight i:X® in detection and management of wound-related cellulitis
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The Polymath: Lee Rogers, DPM, RCPS, FFPM
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome for Dermatology Application: A Review
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Orpyx high-tech insoles a step toward a better future for diabetics
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Join the AAWC Sunday, October 24 online for a live replay encore presentation of the OUTSTANDING PrU EDUCATION, at no cost!
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The Role of Nutritional Inventions in Wound Care
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Diverting or Swirling, New Blood-Flow Tech Shows Promise for CLTI
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Epidemiology and Risk of Amputation in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Artery Disease
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Unsalvageable: Preventable Amputations Rise During COVID
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Prioritizing Foot Ulcers During Lockdown Paid Off in Belgium
Belgium’s efforts to prioritize care at its diabetic foot ulcer…
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Maggots used to clean wounds in NHS as antibiotics fail some patients
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New wound gel to treat foot ulcers
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A single center’s 15-year experience with palliative limb care for chronic limb threatening ischemia in frail patients
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Launch of New MolecuLightDX™ Device to Enable Point-of-Care Imaging of Wounds in New Expanding Market Segments
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Wound Care Advantage Launches National Awards Program Honoring The Unsung Hero Of Wound Healing: The Patient
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DIABETIC FOOT: FACTS AND FIGURES
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Treatment of Non-Healing Diabetic Foot Wounds with Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy in Conjunction with Standard Wound Care
Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy (VHTTM), a patented FDA-510 (k) cleared technology,…
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WoundsWeek Streaming Mon 6th – Fri 10th December 2021 | 6pm – 7pm (GMT)
With 10 hours of incredibly current topics, Wounds Week 3…
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BioLab Sciences Named Bioscience Company of the Year
The emerging regenerative biotechnology company was recognized for its innovative…
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Vascular Care Falls Short Before Amputation for CLI: Medicare Analysis
Too few patients underwent angiography or interventions, and suboptimal care…
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The Current Situation for Non-healing Wounds
Accessibility of Wound Data in Canada While even healing wounds…
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Current Challenges in Wound Care
Chronic wound care is a wound that persists after 4-6…
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Effects of Simultaneous versus Staged VAC Placement in the Treatment of Deep Neck Multiple-Space Infections at a …
Tertiary Hospital Over a Four-Year Period in China Deep neck…
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Malta’s first space research touches back down on earth
Project seeking to innovate diabetic ulcer treatment Led by associate…
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America’s Amputation Crisis May Soon Get Much Worse
Proposed Medicare cuts create greater barriers to screening and revascularization…
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1M diabetic people in Egypt at risk of amputation given hope by Sound Foot initiative
CAIRO – 4 October 2021: A total of L.E. 15…
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Footing the bill for diabetes
The world’s first Diabetic Foot Clinic was opened in 1981…
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Are Restaurants Exacerbating the Obesity Epidemic?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, almost all discussion of restaurant-related…
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4 leading surgeons discuss surgical wound infections (video)
Medtech company Next Science has released video of a popular panel…
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Perianal Infections in Patients With Hematologic Malignancy
The Risk of Fournier’s Gangrene Leading to Mortality and Irreversible…
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NPWT Won’t Work If Your Patients Won’t Use It webinar | October 07, 2021
Nurses are tasked with managing an array of complex wounds.…
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6th Annual ACFAP Pediatric Foot & Ankle Seminar October 7th-9th
This CME event will feature leading authorities on pediatric foot…
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The Compassionate Amputation: Think Outside The Limb
Faced with the challenges of non-healing diabetic ulcerations, a patient’s…
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What COVID-19 taught us: New opportunities and pathways from telemedicine and novel antiseptics in wound healing
The COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacted the capacity of the health…
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National Wound Care Strategy Programme: clinical work stream: lower limb update
The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) continues to make…
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Footnotes: Nutritional Considerations For Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Hi, there. My name is Nicole Curreri, and I’m currently…
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Foot Revascularization Avoids Major Amputation in Persons with Diabetes and Ischaemic Foot Ulcers
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of foot revascularization…
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SURGICAL TREATMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN CHINA
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iWound® USA and iWound® Canada Collaborates with Archangel™ Mercy, LLC. to Transform How and Where Wounds are Healed
TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – iWound USA and iWound Canada announced today that they have collaborated…
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Wound Management Docs Might Want to Read this Interview with Wound Clinic Nurses
Editor’s note, this is from Aug 18, 2020 but I…
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GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WITH WOUND CARE
You know me, you’ve heard me say it before—wound care…
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New publication fosters improved wound care for ulcers, limb salvage, burns, trauma, and more
New Rochelle, NY, January 10, 2012–The rapidly advancing field of…
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The Challenges and Advantages of Office-Based Wound Care
Change in health care is in the winds these days.…
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Effectiveness of a synthetic human recombinant epidermal growth factor in diabetic patients wound healing
Pilot, double-blind, randomized clinical controlled trial To investigate whether the…
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APMA Sponsored Webinar: Turn an Exam Room into a Multi-million Dollar Revenue Stream
In this webinar sponsored by Molecular Lab Partners, Joe Case,…
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HMP Global Announces Details of New “SAWC Change” Campaign
HMP Global announced details of the new “SAWC Change” campaign…
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Targeted Nutrition Therapy: Key Ingredients to Support Wound Healing
Time may not be able to heal wounds, as the…
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Micreos secures €32 million for its endolysin-based platform as sustainable alternative to antibiotics
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dutch…
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But Who Were Marie and Tooth?
Recently, during an academic discussion, the topic of Charcot Marie…
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Patient Engagement, Diabetes and Diabetic Foot Ulcers | EWMA Podcast
In this episode, you can listen to a conversation between…
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Turkish scientist’s work shows spinach can speed up wound healing
Spinach does not give you instant muscles as it did…
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Organizations Join Forces to Boost Wound Healing Care and Research
HMP Global’s Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall has…
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As an Active Cleanser, Nexodyn(R) AOS Shows Superior Wound Healing Performance Compared to Standard of Care
Relief’s Subsidiary, APR Applied Pharma Research, Reports Data Published in…
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RETHINK Talks: An Interview with ReNew Wound Care
This interview is brought to you by ReNew Wound Care.…
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Study shows how management of serious diabetic foot ulcers was possible during the COVID-19 lockdown
New research being presented at the European Association for the…
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Expanding horizons to upskill wound practice and research
With our horizons limited by Covid-related travel restrictions, it is…
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The HealSource™ Clinical Practice Guidelines
The HealSource™ Clinical Practice Guidelines provide a standardized method for…
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The Fairy Tale is Over in the Wound Center
Once upon a time there was a happy land where…
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for paediatric patients: an unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a useful adjunctive treatment for…
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Strategies and Techniques for Transitioning NPWT Patients to the Post-Acute Care Setting
Join Dr. Klein as he shares his experience transitioning NPWT…
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Improving Vascular Access Dressing Integrity in the Acute Care Setting
Hospitals have a major focus on improving healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)…
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Partial calcanectomy with antibiotic biocomposite injection for diabetes patients with heel ulcers and calcaneal osteomyelitis
a single stage treatment Heel ulcers with calcaneal infection are…
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ACFAS 2022 – Austin Convention Center Feb. 24-27
Whether you come for the captivating sessions, hands-on workshops, or…
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Podiatry Management’s annual Buyers’ Desk Reference
Podiatry Management’s annual Buyers’ Desk Reference is a user-friendly guide…
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Study provides new tool to assess amputation risk following popliteal vascular injury
A large, multicentre cohort study provides a simple, practical method…
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Principles of Wound Healing
A wound is a break in the continuity of a…
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Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD) Awareness and Discussion
By Holly Hovan, MSN, GERO-BC, APRN, CWOCN-AP Peripheral artery disease…
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Negative pressure wound therapy for surgical wounds healing by primary closure
Indications for the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT)…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention Strategies
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) may affect up to 25% of…
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Effect of Flap Selection on the Postoperative Success of Sacral Pressure Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis
Pressure injuries (PIs) continue to be a substantial problem and…
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Evidence Summaries for Improved Wound Care Practice
This month’s issue includes three important review articles related to…
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The Use of an Antimicrobial Moisture Management Dressing Paired With a Gellable Fiber Technology under a Two-layer Compression System
in the Treatment of Heavily Exudating VLUs Improves Clinical Outcomes…
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MolecuLight i:X® Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the Device’s Ability to Detect Wounds Likely to Contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA)
New FDA Clearance Illustrates the Utility of the i:X to…
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Advances in Wound Care Technology: What We See Is What We Get … and More
The science of wound care dressings has progressed a long…
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Periwound Skin Management
Periwound skin management is just as important as wound bed…
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Use of a Novel Silicone-Acrylic Drape With Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Four Patients With Periwound Skin Breakdown
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is applied using a foam…
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The wound healing effect of local leukocyte platelet-rich plasma after total hip arthroplasty
A randomized controlled trial: Rapid wound closure is important after…
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The ISWCAP and ASEAN wound conference 2021
The ISWCAP and ASEAN wound conference was held online on…
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EWMA Journal of Wound Management
July 2021 issue of the Journal of Wound Management. Official…
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One Podiatrist’s Experience With A Novel NMES Device For Patients With PAD
In previous articles, I have written about medicine having endless…
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Innosphere re-ups with diabetic ulcer gel developer
Innosphere Ventures Fund bought in again on GelSana Therapeutics Inc.…
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Wound Care Advantage and Swift Medical Announce Partnership
Wound Care Advantage, the nation’s leading wound care consulting firm…
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Expert EWMA group highlight need for investment in maternity services research
“Investment in maternity services research is essential for our understanding…
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Bacterial Biofilm Destruction: A Focused Review On The Recent Use of Phage-Based Strategies With Other Antibiofilm Agents
Biofilms are bacterial communities that live in association with biotic…
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Managing the Surge: Delayed Chronic Wound Care During COVID-19
A growing body of research, as well as first-hand accounts…
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Examining the Science of Chronic Wounds and the Leading-Edge Approach to Elevating Early Wound Care
Drs. Randall Wolcott and Andrew Rader host a discussion on…
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Medical Device-related Pressure Injuries Associated With Electroencephalogram Leads in a Tertiary Care Children’s Hospital
Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) present a substantial safety risk…
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Closure of a Difficult-to-Manage Chronic Pressure Injury with the Use of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma
Pressure injury (PI) corresponds to a skin damage of ischemic…
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Improving patient outcomes with medical technology
An ideal healthcare system cures every type of medical condition…
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Use of social media in medicine: the future – Webinar
This free-to-attend CPD webinar has been organised by British Journal…
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The Frank & Lizzie Show: Episode 007, Dr. Marc “Dutch” Matthews
On this episode, Frank & Lizzie sit down with Dr.…
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A NOVEL APPROACH TO TREATING HARD-TO-HEAL WOUNDS
OUR INNOVATIVE WOUND THERAPY IS DESIGNED FOR OUTPATIENT SETTINGS Stiehl…
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UA Surgeon Armstrong Urges New Focus on Diabetic Ulcers
Remission — rather than repair — needs to be the…
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Lipodystrophy, a Common Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Patients with lipodystrophy have a high risk of diabetic foot…
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RedDress Announces Distribution Agreements in 12 European Countries
Ponte Vedra Beach, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RedDress,…
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Measurement properties of quality of life instruments for adults with active venous leg ulcers: a systematic review protocol
Objectives The primary objective is to identify instruments used to…
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Researchers explore promising treatment for MRSA ‘superbug’
A new Cornell study has found the antimicrobial properties of…
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The History and Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy – Part One
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) uses controlled negative pressure to…
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Microneedle patch penetrates biofilms to treat chronic wounds
Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers can be very…
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Next Science: Products that help treat wounds
Founded by scientist Matthew Myntti, the company develops products to…
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“Elephant-trunk” negative pressure wound therapy for fixing artificial dermis with basic fibroblast growth factor for critical limb ischemia
INTRODUCTION: The treatment of intractable toe ulcer with critical limb…
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Rates of T1D-Related Amputations Decline in Sweden
Results of a Swedish retrospective cohort study showed reduced rates…
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The Hemostatic and Wound Healing Effect of Chitosan Following Debridement of Chronic Ulcers
Chitosan has been proven to be helpful in wound care…
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Swift Medical’s new imaging platform expands the digital wound care company into decentralized trials
Digital wound care company Swift Medical launched Swift Scientific, a…
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Wound Week 2022 | Call for abstracts
All abstracts for the Wound Week 2022 must be submitted…
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Antibacterial nanozymes: Healing chronic wounds with nanochemistry
Chronic infected wounds are often highly problematic for diabetic patients.…
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Evaluation & Management vs. Hospital Owned Outpatient Provider-Based Department Clinic Visits
If you had an opportunity to listen to the webinar…
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Abstracts from the Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP) August 11-14, 2021
An Endovascular Approach as a Backup for Open Surgery After…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Pressure Injuries: How Do You Tell the Difference?
In evaluating a patient with a wound on the foot,…
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AOFAS Annual Meeting, September 22-25 Charlotte, North Carolina
AOFAS President, Bruce E. Cohen, MD, invites you to AOFAS…
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World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) announces Congress Postponement
Professor Marco Romanelli and Gulnaz Tariq, President and President Elect…
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Enhancing Pressure Injury Prevention Strategies Based on New Technology: From Learning More to Doing Better
he med-surg health care environment is constantly changing, driving complexity…
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Koya Medical and Essity Sponsor Forum for Physicians, Lymphedema Therapists and Researchers to Discuss Health Effects of Space Travel
Koya Medical, a transformative healthcare company focused on developing breakthrough…
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Predictors of Foot Ulcers Among Diabetic Patients at a Tertiary Care Center, Egypt
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem worldwide…
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Wound Management of Venous Leg Ulcers in the Right Lower Extremity Limb
A 68-year-old male presented for care with lymphedema and multiple,…
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Challenges faced by doctors and nurses in wound care management during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and their views on telehealth
AIM: This study aimed to determine the problems faced by…
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Wounds UK Annual Conference | 8–10th November
this year’s Wounds UK Annual Conference will take place from…
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The Analgesic Benefits of Ketorolac to Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration Is Statistically Significant But Clinically Unimportant
A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Objective: Even though ketorolac-infiltration…
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Surgical wound dehiscence Improving prevention and outcomes
Surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) is a significant issue that affects…
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Combined Regenerative Approach for a Complex Lower Extremity Wound
More than 400 million patients worldwide are affected by diabetes;…
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History and Physical as the Best Diagnostic Tool for the Wound Care Clinician
This chapter is an excerpt from Chapter 8: Wound Assessment…
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COVID-19 Skin Manifestations | A Guide for WOC Nursing Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for WOC nursing…
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Reducing the incidence and severity of pressure injuries in a high level care residential aged facility: a quality improvement project
Aims Reduce pressure injuries (PIs) in residents of a high…
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New Insights on Wound Healing Unraveled
Despite advancements in treating wounds, the molecular mechanisms behind wound…
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EZ Debride is Now Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bruni
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EZ Debride, a…
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The Clinical Role in Antimicrobial Resistance and Best Practices for Prescribing Antibiotics Podcast
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-C, CWOCN-AP, discusses…
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Surgical treatment of pressure injuries in children: A multicentre experience
Pressure injuries (PI) are infrequent in paediatric patients, prevalence estimates…
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Physical activity, sleep and wound healing in adults with venous leg ulcers: a prospective observational cohort pilot study protocol
Background Adults with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are less likely…
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The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation
According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 463 million adults…
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