Wounds

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• Time to Abandon Antimicrobial Approaches in Wound Healing 
  Antimicrobials are commonly used in wound care, but it may be time to rethink that approach.

  January 02, 2019

• Volatile Organic Compounds of Malignant Breast Cancer Wounds 
  A new study assesses the bacterial origin of odors present in malignant breast wounds by identifying the volatile organic compounds produced by bacterial strains.

  December 18, 2018

• Operative Management of Abdominal Wound Dehiscence 
  Is surgical debridement with primary closure a safe and effective option for abdominal wound dehiscence?

  December 11, 2018

• Outcomes in Fournier's Gangrene Using Skin and Soft Tissue Sparing Flap Preservation Surgery for Wound Closure 
  This article describes an alternative approach for wound closure of a Fournier's gangrene necrotizing soft tissue infection.

  December 04, 2018

• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy of Open Abdomen and Definitive Closure Techniques After Decompressive Laparotomy 
  Learn more about abdominal closure using NPWT after decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome.

  November 27, 2018

• Unusual Presentation of Deep Tissue Injuries: A Case Series 
  The atypical presentation of deep tissue injuries can present a diagnostic challenge. How were these cases accurately identified?

  November 20, 2018

• Durability of an Advanced Skin Protectant Compared With Other Commercially Available Products in Healthy Human Volunteers 
  How durable is this new and improved skin protectant compared with other similar products?

  November 13, 2018

• Perioperative Nutritional Support With Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, Arginine, and Glutamine in Surgery for Abdominal Malignancies 
  Might perioperative nutritional support using this compound help reduce wound complications after surgery for abdominal malignancies?

  November 06, 2018

• The Effects of Aloe Vera on Wound Healing in Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Viability 
  What do we currently know about the mechanisms of aloe vera treatment in wound healing?

  October 30, 2018

• Effect of Stem Cells on the Lower Limb 
  What benefits might autologous stem cells bring to patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and ischemic ulcers?

  October 23, 2018

• Should We Eat Chicken? Or Not? 
  Should you think twice before digging into that chicken dinner? This editorial discusses.

  October 16, 2018

• A Rare Catch in a Nonhealing Wound 
  In this case, a rare and invasive microbial infection was identified as the cause of a chronic nonhealing surgical wound.

  October 09, 2018

• Efficacy of Dehydrated Human Amniotic Membrane Allograft for the Treatment of Severe Extravasation Injuries in Preterm Neonates 
  A dehydrated human amniotic membrane allograft may be safe and effective in the treatment of neonatal wounds developed due to IV extravasations.

  September 26, 2018

• Why Should I Care About the History of Medicine? 
  This editorial explores the importance of learning about the history of medicine and how it can improve modern wound treatment.

  September 19, 2018

• Safety and Efficacy of an Autologous Blood Clot Product in the Management of Texas 1A or 2A Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Ulcers 
  How did the application of a blood clot product to chronic neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers perform in terms of adverse events and wound healing?

  September 12, 2018

• Cost Effectiveness of a Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparation Technique for Clinical Use 
  Find out about a new method of platelet-rich plasma preparation that is cost-effective and practical for clinical use.

  September 05, 2018

• Fournier's Gangrene Does Not Spare Young Adults 
  Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment improves survival in patients with Fournier's gangrene. Find out how this case was successfully managed.

  August 29, 2018

• Clinical Applications and Validation of an Innovative Wound Score 
  The authors present a versatile 10-point wound scoring tool that makes it possible to grade wounds easily and accurately using objective findings.

  August 15, 2018

• Editorial Message: How Do You Handle Adversity? 
  As a health care provider, what are the best ways to deal with adversity?

  June 13, 2018

• Assessment of 16-Month Sequelae Due to Dog Bites Originally Studied in a French Multicenter Survey From 2009 to 2011 
  Gain a better understanding of the sequelae related to dog bites.

  June 06, 2018