Wounds

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• 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

• Clinical Assessment of a Biofilm-Disrupting Agent for the Management of Chronic Wounds Compared With Standard of Care 
  How does a biofilm-disrupting wound gel compare with standard of care treatment in terms of wound volume reduction?

  May 30, 2018

• Synergism of Therapies After Postoperative Autograft Failure in a Patient With Melanoma of the Foot Misdiagnosed as a Pressure Ulcer 
  This report describes a case of amelanotic melanoma of the foot initially diagnosed and treated as a pressure ulcer.

  May 23, 2018

• Characteristics of Surgical Site Infection Following Colorectal Surgery in a Tertiary Center 
  Find out how ESBL-producing pathogens may contribute to the resistance to prophylactic antibiotics among patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

  May 16, 2018

• A Randomized Controlled Study Evaluating the Clinical Benefits of a Cellulose Acetate Mesh Coated With a Soft Silicone in the Management of Acute Wounds 
  A new mesh wound dressing coated with soft silicone may help minimize pain and reduce wound trauma during dressing changes.

  May 09, 2018

• Effect of a New Purified Collagen Matrix With Polyhexamethylene Biguanide on Recalcitrant Wounds of Various Etiologies 
  Read about the beneficial effects of a purified collagen matrix with a polyhexamethylene biguanide antimicrobial on chronic, non-healing wounds.

  April 26, 2018

• Application of Viable Cryopreserved Human Placental Membrane Grafts in the Treatment of Wounds of Diverse Etiologies 
  Cryopreserved human placental membrane grafts may be an effective option for chronic ulcerations that do not respond to standard wound care.

  April 12, 2018

• Total Contact Cast Use in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease 
  When is it appropriate to use the total contact cast in patients with PAD?

  March 29, 2018

• Postburn Itch: A Review of the Literature 
  The itch associated with burn injuries can be overwhelming and distressing for patients. What are the available assessment and treatment options for this problem?

  March 22, 2018

• Itching for Knowledge About Wound and Scar Pruritus 
  When it comes to chronic itch and antipruritic therapies, what do wound care providers need to know?

  March 15, 2018

• Why Do Wounds Itch? 
  Gain a better understanding of the physiology of itch in the context of wounds.

  March 08, 2018