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Use of three-dimensional acellular collagen matrix in deep or tunnelling diabetic foot ulcers: a retrospective case series

Miro3D Wound Matrix (Reprise Biomedical, Inc., US). There are four available sizes, as shown: 2×2cm; 3×3cm; 5×5cm; 10×5cm. All are 2cm thick.

Efficacy and safety of autologous whole blood clot in diabetic foot ulcers: a randomised controlled trial

There were 199 patients assessed for study eligibility; 80 (40%) patients did not pass screening. The main reasons for screening failure included reduction by ≥30% of the ulcer area (post debridement)...

Enhanced exploration of the mode of action of a five-layer foam dressing: critical properties to support wound healing

In summary, the HPFD dressing prevented bacterial ingress for seven days, demonstrated significant removal of surface bacteria and sequestered the vast majority of the bioburden into the...

Use of amniotic membrane in hard-to-heal wounds: a multicentre retrospective study

Cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products (CAMPs), in particular amniotic membranes (AM), represent a newer class of regenerative therapies that physically act as a skin barrier replacement, while...

Use of hypothermically stored amniotic membrane on diabetic foot ulcers: microbiological, immunological, clinical and therapeutic distinctions

Patient records from seven clinics in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US were screened, and a total of 50 patients met inclusion criteria for the study..

New antioxidant therapy for hard-to-heal neuroischaemic diabetic foot ulcers with deep exposure

The prevalence of diabetes worldwide increases every year, mainly due to an increase in the average age of the population and unhealthy lifestyles (sedentary habits, malnutrition and obesity). Among...

Experiences implementing hydrocolloid dressings after caesarean section

We performed a retrospective cohort study after implementation of a dressing change. In a secondary level obstetric unit in regional (i.e., not in a large city) New Zealand, hydrocolloid dressings...

Cold plasma treatment is safe for diabetic foot ulcers and decreases Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load

Between April 2016 and March 2018, we enrolled 20 patients. Two patients did not complete the two-week treatment period; one patient was admitted because of an infection at the ulcer site and one...

Topical oxygen therapy in acute traumatic musculoskeletal wounds of the foot and ankle

Of the 20 patients in the test cohort, 17 were male and three female. The mean age was 31.4 years (range: 18–65 years)..

Polyhexamethylene biguanide and its antimicrobial role in wound healing: a narrative review

Subunit structure of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). Schematic structure of mono-protonated PHMB with chloride as counter-ion (a) and monomers: hexamethylenediamine (b) and sodium dicyanamide (c).

Evaluation of a five-layer hydrocellular polyurethane foam dressing across wound care settings in southern Europe

The reduction in dressing change frequency observed here align with prior evaluations of the HPFD.2–3 The mechanism of T3 training delivery demonstrated in this evaluation has enabled these benefits...

Health-related quality of life and assessment in patients with lower limb lymphoedema: a systematic review

We included published studies that assessed HRQoL in adults with LLL aged 18 and over. Only articles reported in the English language were included. Studies that were conducted using participants with...

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