Multicomponent compression system use in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: a real-life prospective study

Real-life data on the treatment of patients with CVI are still quite scarce in the literature, notably regarding the compression treatment of venous oedema, or patients' perception and acceptability...

A novel in vitro wound biofilm model used to evaluate low-frequency ultrasonic-assisted wound debridement

We have developed a novel in vitro wound biofilm model that mimics the non-surface attached spatial distribution of mature biofilms found in wounds. For this purpose, bacteria known to build biofilms...

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,...

We're ‘missing the target’ with treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

How can we deliver oxygen to wounds?

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,...