Wounds

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• Cryopreserved Placental Membranes Containing Viable Cells Result in High Closure Rate of Nonhealing Upper and Lower Extremity Wounds of Non-Diabetic and Non-Venous Pathophysiology 
  The benefits of this placental tissue allograft in diabetic and venous wounds are well known, but how does it perform in other types of wounds?

  April 12, 2021

• Efficacy of Human Recombinant Epidermal Growth Factors vs Conventional Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Venous Ulcers 
  What benefits might the use of recombinant human epidermal growth factor offer over conventional therapy in the treatment of chronic venous ulcers?

  April 05, 2021

• Cost-Utility Analysis of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Compared With Traditional Wound Care in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Iran 
  Is NPWT a cost-effective treatment option for patients with diabetic foot ulcers? How does it economically compare with traditional wound care?

  March 29, 2021

• Development of a Manual on the Technique of Applying the Unna Boot in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers 
  A new educational manual provides guidance regarding the materials and techniques for applying the Unna boot in patients with venous leg ulcers.

  March 17, 2021

• Restarting the Healing Process of Chronic Wounds Using a Novel Desiccant 
  Learn more about the role of this newly developed desiccating agent in the management of chronic wounds.

  March 15, 2021

• The Management of Extreme Sequelae of Skin Popping 
  Managing the complications of skin popping requires a multidisciplinary approach. How are these patients best treated?

  March 10, 2021

• Efficacy of the Application of a Purified Native Collagen With Embedded Antimicrobial Barrier Followed by a Placental Allograft on a Diverse Group of Nonhealing Wounds of Various Etiologies 
  Is this novel approach an effective treatment for wounds that do not respond to conventional therapy?

  March 08, 2021

• Wound Management Strategy for Treatment of Localized Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Using the TIME Framework 
  Learn more about the TIME approach and find out how it can simplify the management of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

  March 03, 2021

• The Use of Multiple Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Modalities to Help Manage Extensive Wounds Caused by a Crush/Sheer Injury 
  Crush and sheer injuries can cause extensive damage, and managing these wounds can be challenging. Could combining NPWT modalities offer a solution?

  February 17, 2021

• Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time for the Treatment of a Complex Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer 
  Might negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time provide an effective means of managing complex chronic ulcers?

  February 15, 2021

• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Dwell Time Used to Treat Pyoderma Gangrenosum 
  In this report, a case of pyoderma gangrenosum of the lower extremity was successfully treated using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time.

  February 10, 2021

• The Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Split-Thickness Skin Grafts for Wounds on the Trunk or the Neck 
  Could negative pressure dressings offer another option for maintaining skin graft fixation on the difficult areas of the trunk or neck?

  February 08, 2021

• Assessing the Need for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Utilization Guidelines 
  Negative pressure wound therapy is widely used in wound management, but selecting the appropriate system can be challenging. Is it time for more standardized clinical guidance?

  February 04, 2021

• Treatment of Burns in Adult Patients With a Concentrated Surfactant Gel 
  Might the application of a concentrated surfactant gel aid in debridement of burn wounds?

  February 02, 2021

• The Use of Topical Oxygen Therapy to Treat a Calciphylaxis Wound During a Global Pandemic 
  This report describes the innovative use of topical oxygen therapy to treat a wound caused by calciphylaxis in a patient with end-stage renal disease.

  January 26, 2021

• A Prospective Multisite Observational Study Incorporating Bacterial Fluorescence Information Into the UPPER/LOWER Wound Infection Checklists 
  The inclusion of bacterial fluorescence imaging work into the UPPER/LOWER checklist may help better identify infection in wounds and guide treatment decisions.

  January 19, 2021

• Efficacy of a Bioresorbable Matrix in Healing Complex Chronic Wounds 
  A novel bioresorbable matrix may provide an effective option for the management of complex chronic wounds.

  January 12, 2021

• The Pathophysiology of Skin Failure vs. Pressure Injury 
  Gain a better understanding of the differentiation between pressure injuries and skin failure.

  January 05, 2021

• Skin Failure Clinical Indicator Scale 
  A newly developed scoring system may help recognize and differentiate skin failure from a pressure injury.

  December 16, 2020

• Visualization of Wound Healing Progression With Near Infrared Spectroscopy 
  Could near infrared spectroscopy have a role in assessing the progression of wound healing?

  December 09, 2020