Wounds

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• 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

• A Pilot Clinical Study of a Safe and Efficient Stool Management System in Patients With Fecal Incontinence 
  A new study evaluates the safety and efficacy of a stool management system designed to manage fecal incontinence in bedridden patients.

  March 01, 2018

• The Effects of Furocoumarins Leading to Phytophotodermatitis and Burn-Like Injuries 
  Contact with citrus fruit containing furocoumarins followed by exposure to sunshine can lead to phototoxic reaction and skin injuries, as highlighted in this case.

  February 22, 2018

• The Use of Medical-Grade Honey on Oral Mucositis in the Pediatric Oncology Patient 
  A medical-grade honey paste may be an effective alternative to standard mouth rinses for the treatment of oral mucositis among pediatric oncology patients.

  February 15, 2018

• Larval Therapy for Chronic Cutaneous Ulcers 
  Larval debridement has been historically used in the management of chronic ulcers, but does it still have a place in modern wound healing?

  February 08, 2018

• Preliminary Results of a Topically Applied Bacteria-Specific Antibiotic Gel to Improve Wound Healing 
  What benefits might a bacteria-specific topical antibiotic gel offer over standard therapy for chronic wounds?

  February 01, 2018

• Clinical Outcome of Achilles Tendon Repair Using Viable Intact Cryopreserved Umbilical Tissue Versus Standard of Case 
  What benefits might the use of viable umbilical tissue in Achilles tendon repair offer over standard of care?

  January 05, 2018

• Application of a Skin Adhesive to Maintain Seal in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy 
  A technique using a cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesive may offer a new method of maintaining an airtight seal in NPWT.

  December 29, 2017

• Raoultella planticola: A Rare Cause of Wound Infection 
  A patient presents with a rare case of soft-tissue infection after a dog scratch, caused by Raoultella planticola.

  December 22, 2017

• Use of a Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane Allograft in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Wounds 
  What benefits might this novel amniotic allograft offer in the treatment of lower extremity wounds?

  December 15, 2017

• Traction-Assisted Internal Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Bridging Retention Sutures to Facilitate Staged Closure of High-Risk Wounds Under Tension 
  Traction-assisted internal NPWT using bridging retention sutures may be a safe and effective option for complex wound closure.

  November 22, 2017

• A Prospective Trial of Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of Wound Measurement Using a Smartphone App Versus the Traditional Ruler 
  Is a smartphone wound assessment app a reliable and accurate tool for measuring wounds?

  November 15, 2017

• Enhanced Skin Regeneration Using a Novel Amniotic-Derived Tissue Graft 
  How might different processing modalities of amniotic tissues impact wound healing outcomes?

  November 08, 2017

• A Novel Topical Wound Therapy Delivery System 
  The development of a novel delivery system dressing could provide a new option for the management of chronic wounds.

  November 01, 2017

• Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation on Bioburden in Chronically Infected Wounds 
  How effective is NPWT with instillation in reducing bioburden in chronic wounds when compared to standardized treatment?

  October 06, 2017

• Early Detection of Pressure Injury Using a Forensic Alternate Light Source 
  An alternate light source traditionally used in forensic science may also be a clinically useful tool in the early detection of tissue trauma.

  September 29, 2017