Wound Care

The Use of Fuzzy Wale Elastic Compression Stockinet* for Initial Stages of Refractory Venous Leg Ulcers

Background: Patients who present with refractory venous ulcers require compression to treat the underlying pathology. Many patients cannot tolerate a multilayer compression system (M...

Kayla Opengari ;

Rachel Cooley ;

Joseph A. Molnar , MD, PhD, FACS;

Lucian G. Vlad , MD;

06/10/2019

Observational Study for a New Sacral Foam Dressing as Part of a Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol

Introduction: Recognition of the huge economic, health-related and social burdens of pressure injuries has resulted in considerable efforts to reduce their occurrence. In recent years, ev...

Camilla Toxvaerd ;

06/10/2019

Unique Combination of Two Different Types of Medical Elastic Stockings Demonstrates Therapeutic Compression and Outcomes for Management of Venous Leg Ulcers

Background: The impact of layering different compression textiles is well published in the compression literature. Review of the compression literature supports multi-layer comp...

Karen J. Bock ;

Suzie Ehmann , PT, DPT, PhD Candidate, CWS, CWLT, CLT-LANA;

06/10/2019

Let's Be Frank

Throw Everything at Diabetes … But Don’t Throw in the Towel

02/08/2019

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

Our most challenging patients, clinically speaking, may also push us to the limit in other ways. It’s up to wound care clinicians to not quit on them.

Our most challenging patients,...

02/08/2019

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Infographic

Industry Insider News

02/07/2019

Prior Authorization Leads to Serious Adverse Events, AMA Survey Claims

Prior Authorization Leads to...

02/07/2019

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Feature

Ethically Administering Animal-Derived Products To Wound Care Patients

01/10/2019

Jayesh B. Shah , MD, MSc, UHM, ABPM, CWSP, FAPWCA;

Wound care dressings and products containing animal-based properties may conflict with a patient’s religious and cultural beliefs. How should clinics address this challenge?

Wound care dressings and...

01/10/2019

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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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Clinical and Industry News

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01/09/2019

Researchers Credit Telemedicine For Better Wound Care

Researchers Credit Telemedicine...

01/09/2019

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Video: Organogenesis Inc. Executive Spotlight

12/18/2018

In this video series, we interview company executives about their careers, interests, and hobbies.

In this video series, we...

12/18/2018

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History of Wound Care

History of Wound Care: Case File - Theodore Roosevelt

12/10/2018

Joe Darrah ;

It was early 1880, and Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Jr. was attending Harvard University, nearing the completion of his senior year. His impending graduation would soon give way to a lengthy political career that would culminate in his serving...

It was early 1880, and Theodore...

12/10/2018

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