Nonhealing diabetic wounds are common complications for diabetic patients. Because chronic hypoxia prominently delays wound healing, sustained oxygenation to alleviate hypoxia is hypothesized to promote diabetic wound healing. However, sustained oxygenation cannot be achieved by current clinical approaches, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Here, we present a sustained oxygenation system consisting of oxygen-release microspheres and a reactive oxygen species (ROS)–scavenging hydrogel. The hydrogel captures the naturally elevated ROS in diabetic wounds, which may be further elevated by the oxygen released from the administered microspheres. The sustained release of oxygen augmented the survival and migration of keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts, promoted angiogenic growth factor expression and angiogenesis in diabetic wounds, and decreased the proinflammatory cytokine expression … read more
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Organogenesis Inc. Announces Support of American Diabetes Association
Organogenesis will support initiatives to educate about diabetic foot ulcers, the leading cause of diabetes-related amputations
CANTON, Mass., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Organogenesis Inc. – a leading regenerative medicine company committed to empowering healing – today announced it is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Organogenesis will support the production of an ADA scientific compendium focused on the latest scientific evidence related to the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), the leading cause of diabetes-related amputations in the United States.
Organogenesis will also host a corporate symposium, “Innovations in Diabetic Wound Healing,” at the ADA’s 78thScientific Sessions, held June 22-26 in Orlando, FL, and exhibit during the meeting trade show at Booth #616.
“As a global regenerative medicine company driven by a shared mission to empower healing, we work to provide opportunities for patients and health care professionals to learn more about state-of-the-art approaches to treat diabetic foot ulcers,” said Gary S. Gillheeney, Sr., President and CEO of Organogenesis. “We are happy to support the ADA and its work to help Americans living with diabetes.”
Healogics to Host Scientific Symposium on Diabetic Wound Healing Innovations
The Healogics symposium will include an overview of diabetic wound identification, prevention and care, and a discussion on leveraging data to improve wound care.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Healogics, Inc., the foremost advanced wound care services provider for hospitals, is honored to be hosting a scientific symposium entitled Innovations in Diabetic Wound Healing at the American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions. The symposium will be taking place on Saturday, June 23 in Orlando, Florida.
The symposium will be led by Healogics Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Ennis and Organogenesis Vice President of Global and Medical Affairs, Dr. Shabnam Vaezzadeh. There will be presentations from Healogics Medical Director, Dr. Jaime Wise, the Founder and President of the “Save A Leg, Save A Life” Foundation, Dr. Desmond Bell and the Medical Director of the Acute Care Orthopedic Program at Genesis Hospital, Dr. Amy Tucker. The symposium will include an overview of diabetic wound identification, prevention and care, and a discussion on leveraging data to improve wound care. Data will also be shared on wound healing outcomes of more than half a million wounds treated in Healogics outpatient clinics. The use of machine learning and predictive analytics in diabetic wound care will also be discussed … read more