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Antibacterial efficacy of an iodine dressing on common wound pathogens and ability to penetrate through layers representative of wound eschar in vitro

Acute wounds such as surgical sites can become colonised with microorganisms leading to infection, increased inflammation and delayed wound healing. Additionally, the wound bed consists o...

11/23/2020

Living Cellular Cryo-preserved Human Split-thickness Skin Grafting in Difficult to Heal Wounds

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A Multidisciplinary Team Approach Reduces PEG Site Complications

Education provided to patients and their family on how to care for the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is limited and varies widely. This results in PEG-site and tube compl...

11/23/2020

Identification and Characterization of Silver Tolerant Bactria in Venous Leg Ulcers

Venous leg ulcers (VLU) are a significant burden on the healthcare system and patients. Silver based therapies are common practice yet recently reports emerge of silver resistant bacteria...

11/23/2020

Hypothermically Stored Human Amniotic Membrane (HSAM) for the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Abstract Body: Objective: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) continue to challenge wound care practitioners. They are prone to infection and increase the risk of lower extremity amputation. The ...

11/23/2020

An Accredited ex vivo Porcine Mucosal Model

Aim: Mucous membrane is the moist lining of body cavities that communicate with the exterior. These tissues line the tongue, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, nasal passages, urinary tract and...

11/23/2020

Evaluation of Effects of Conformable Bovine Collagen on Diabetic Foot Wounds Requiring Surgical Reconstruction

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Evaluation of Effects of Continuous Topical Oxygen Therapy on Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers represent a significant burden of disease for diabetic patients, having implications for quality of life, risk of infection/amputation, and health care ...

11/23/2020

Effectiveness of a native Type I Collagen matrix plus polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) antimicrobial in the treatment of cutaneous wounds in a real-world setting

OBJECTIVES: To analyze pooled data from three distinct prospective, non-interventional, cohort studies that examined the effectiveness of purified native Type I collagen matrix plus PHMB ...

11/23/2020

Antimicrobial Properties Of Water-soluble Oregano Extract

BACKGROUND: Oregano is an aromatic herb that has demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.1,2 However, the essential oil component of oregano contains te...

11/23/2020