Chronic Wounds

Systemic Absorption and Safety of Topical Timolol for Chronic Wounds

Background: Chronic wounds pose a major challenge on the health care system, with rising costs and associated morbidities. Better understanding of chronic wound biology and the advan...

Anthony Gallegos ;

Michael Davis ;

Catherine N. Tchanque-Fossuo , MD;

Kaitlyn I. West ;

Angela Eisentrout-Melton ;

Thomas Peavy ;

Roy Dixon ;

Roma Patel ;

08/19/2019

Combined Sequential Effect of a Purified Collagen Matrix with Polyhexamethylene Biguanide, Followed by a Complete Placental Allograft, on a Diverse Group of Chronic Wounds of Various Etiologies: A Case Series

Introduction: Chronic wounds frequently stall in the inflammatory phase, and are characterized by elevated pro-inflammatory molecules and proteases. The presence of biofilm is suspec...

Deborah Leone ;

Jennifer McCormac ;

George J. Koullias , MD;

08/12/2019

Comparative Effectiveness of Two Collagen-based Dressings: Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC)/collagen/silver-ORC Dressing versus Standard Collagen Extracellular Matrix

Background: Chronic wounds are characterized by impaired tissue physiology that stalls healing. The prevalence of wound chronicity presents various challenges in wound managemen...

07/29/2019

Original Research

05/01/2019

Reuben Boluwaji Fajemilehin ;

Elizabeth Olawumi Babalola ;

Helen Oladunni Oladele ;

Ayodeji Olanrewaju Oladele ;

The purpose of this article is to determine the effects of CWs on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and identify wound care practices among a select population in southwestern Nigeria.

The purpose of this article is...

05/01/2019

Wounds

A Comparison of Silicone Bordered Dressings for Fluid Management in Chronic Wounds

Introduction: Silicone bordered foams are frequently used in the management of chronic wounds. More recently, silicone bordered superabsorbent dressings have been introduced. This study a...

David M. Warde ;

Jodie M. Lovett ;

Christian Stephenson ;

Sarah Hadley ;

02/09/2019

Use of Native Collagen in Various Presenting Foot Ulcerations

Background: There are a variety of causes in the development of chronic wounds affecting the foot. Etiologies include: traumatic, neuropathic, vascular, pressure induced, and mixed. ...

Pierre G. Coulie , MD, PhD;

David Liou , DPM;

Michael H. Theodoulou , DPM, FACFAS;

Jamey Allen , DPM;

02/09/2019

Clinical-Epidemiological Study of Patients with Atypical Wounds: A Retrospective Analysis

Background: The majority of chronic wounds are caused by venous or arterial insufficiency, prolonged pressure or diabetes. Atypical wounds are secondary to others causes like infecti...

Teresa Oranges ;

Agata Janowska ;

Valentina Dini ;

Giulia Davini ;

Marco Romanelli ;

Michela Macchia ;

02/09/2019

Video

Wound Care Around The World: Malaysia

02/07/2019

Rafael Mazuz , MBA;

More often than not, the wound care industry’s most influential executives who oversee the commercial planning and execution for the industry’s most lucrative products are based in corporate offices located in established markets. Yet, they...

More often than not, the wound...

02/07/2019

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Editorial Board & Staff News

TWC Editorial Board & Staff News

02/07/2019

Today's Wound Clinic shares news about editorial board and staff.

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02/07/2019

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News Update

Wound Botulism Tied to Opioid Epidemic

01/09/2019

The ongoing opioid epidemic that has engulfed the country continues to have wound care implications. Health officials are now warning that clinicians be aware of the potential for wound botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness that...

The ongoing opioid epidemic...

01/09/2019

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