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Bacteriophage treatment of intransigent diabetic toe ulcers: a case series

More than 50% of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) become infected1 with ~18% resulting in minor amputation at best.2 The most common infective organism is meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA),...

Comparison of two pixelated insoles using in-shoe pressure sensors to determine percent offloading: case studies

The under-use of TCCs is well-established in existing literature. Across the US, in 2010, TCC was used regularly in only 6% of wound care clinics.13 Despite higher healing rates achieved using TCC,...

Dehydrated human amnion/chorion tissue in difficult–to-heal DFUs: a case series

The case series consisted of patients over the age of 45 with DFUs that were refractory to therapy. Patient selection was based on good blood perfusion with an ankle brachial pressure index...

Topical oxygen therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: a multicentre, open, randomised controlled clinical trial

This was a multicentre, open-label, randomised clinical trial conducted in 19 outpatient centres, geographically spread across the US. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the healing...

Electromedical devices in wound healing management: a narrative review

The aim of this review is to provide an update on biophysical wound healing electromedical device strategies, reporting the biological mechanism of action investigated by experimental in vitro and in...

Guidance on physician credentialing for outpatient wound clinics

A panel of physician experts from a variety of medical specialties met virtually to address the immediate problems with physician certification in wound care. The panel represented clinicians from all...

Wound care during the covid-19 pandemic: improving outcomes through the integration of telemedicine

This pandemic is a global threat which puts tremendous stress on healthcare systems. Italy is facing a shortage of PPE and healthcare workers, a lack of intensive care unit (ICU) beds and ventilators,...

Ultrasonic-assisted wound debridement: report from a closed panel meeting

The two main modes of action of UAW are cavitation and microstreaming..

Negative pressure wound therapy for patients with hard-to-heal wounds: a systematic review

A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted, and used the ENTREQ (enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research) was used to report the synthesis and...

The impact of continuous electrical microcurrent on acute and hard-to-heal wounds: a systematic review

Silver dressings and ointments have been used for many years because they have strong antimicrobial activity2,16 and silver ions are broadly toxic to viruses, fungi, yeasts and bacteria.16 However,...

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