Biofilm Articles From the Publications
Original Research
12/21/2022
Matthew F. Myntti
Patricia Stevenson
Dianne Porral
Valerie Y. Hayes
This original research study examines a previous study to decipher whether laboratory data shows a correlation between treatment using a novel biofilm-disrupting wound gel and various endpoints, concluding that a reduction in bioburden may...
This original research study examines a previous study to decipher whether laboratory data shows a correlation between treatment using a novel biofilm-disrupting wound gel and various endpoints, concluding that a reduction in bioburden may...
This original research study...
12/21/2022
Wounds
Expert Insights
06/17/2022
Laura Swoboda DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP
Laura Swoboda DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-B...
Biofilm is a complex structure that can form on an array of surfaces, including on chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Not all topical and systemic antibiotics and antiseptics will work on hard-to-heal wounds, and some should be chosen over...
Biofilm is a complex structure that can form on an array of surfaces, including on chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Not all topical and systemic antibiotics and antiseptics will work on hard-to-heal wounds, and some should be chosen over...
Biofilm is a complex structure...
06/17/2022
Wound Care
Case Series
11/02/2021
Haley DesJardins
Sydney Char
Patrick Marasco
Yung-Chang Hsu
Lifei Guo
In this case series, the authors aimed to demonstrate that hydromechanical therapy with pressurized irrigation can be a cost-effective and clinically effective wound care modality.
In this case series, the authors aimed to demonstrate that hydromechanical therapy with pressurized irrigation can be a cost-effective and clinically effective wound care modality.
In this case series, the authors...
11/02/2021
Wounds
Biofilms form when bacterial cells aggregate with each other and on surfaces and secrete extracellular polymeric substances, encasing the cells in a matrix. Biofilms can form when wounds ...
08/19/2021
Introduction: A majority of chronic wounds are plagued by the formation of adherent biofilm. Biofilm develops when colonies of surface-attached bacteria form connections and exude a prote...
08/19/2021
Biofilm
06/10/2021
Matthew Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
With biofilm at the core of many infected wounds, this author takes a look at promising treatments to combat biofilm and help heal chronic wounds.
With biofilm at the core of many infected wounds, this author takes a look at promising treatments to combat biofilm and help heal chronic wounds.
With biofilm at the core of many...
06/10/2021
Today's Wound Clinic
Original Research
01/08/2021
Albert Cogo
Bert J. Quint
Carlo Alberto Bignozzi
The authors developed a novel desiccant (desiccating agent A) to serve as a new form of chemical debridement. The objective is to establish the working mechanism of desiccating agent A.
The authors developed a novel desiccant (desiccating agent A) to serve as a new form of chemical debridement. The objective is to establish the working mechanism of desiccating agent A.
The authors developed a novel...
01/08/2021
Wounds
Original Research
08/01/2020
Ann Beal Salamone
Joseph C. Salamone
Rebecca Erin McMahon
Suprena Poleon
Nina Bionda
Peter D’Arpa
In this study, 3 of the components in a wound cleanser are tested to determine synergy in eradicating biofilms of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro.
In this study, 3 of the components in a wound cleanser are tested to determine synergy in eradicating biofilms of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro.
In this study, 3 of the...
08/01/2020
Wounds
Blog
05/20/2020
When bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms are introduced into a wound as a result of contact between the wound and a contaminated source, the microorganisms can begin to take residence.
When bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms are introduced into a wound as a result of contact between the wound and a contaminated source, the microorganisms can begin to take residence.
When bacteria, fungi, and other...
05/20/2020
Wound Care
There are a number of topical wound coverings that claim to be effective in treating or preventing bacterial infections and biofilms within the wounds. This work has been undertaken to de...
12/09/2019
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