Ointment-Based Combination of Dittrichia viscosa L. and Marrubium vulgare L. Accelerate Burn Wound Healing - Mdpi.com
Article by Ibrahim Mssillou, Abdelkrim Agour, Meryem Slighoua, Mohamed Chebaibi, Fatima Ez-Zahra Amrati, Samar Zuhair Alshawwa, Omkulthom Al kamaly, Abdelfattah El Moussaoui, Badiaa Lyoussi and Elhoussine Derwich (Morocco, Saudi Arabia - Pharmaceuticals).
Both plants and their combination showed promising results for burn healing.
Olfactomedin-4 improves cutaneous wound healing by promoting skin cell proliferation and migration through POU5F1/OCT4 and ESR1 signalling cascades - Springer.com
Article by Mariliis Klaas, Kristina Mäemets-Allas, Elizabeth Heinmäe, Heli Lagus, Terje Arak, Mart Eller, Külli Kingo, Esko Kankuri and Viljar Jaks (Estonia, Finland - Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences)
The authors' results suggest that OLFM4 acts as a transiently upregulated inflammatory signal that promotes wound healing by regulating both dermal and epidermal cell compartments of the skin.
Comparison of antimicrobial and wound-healing effects of silver nanoparticle and chlorhexidine mouthwashes: an in vivo study in rabbits - Springer.com
Article by Amirhossein Moaddabi, Parisa Soltani, Carlo Rengo, Sahar Molaei, Seyed Jaber Mousavi, Mojdeh Mehdizadeh and Gianrico Spagnuolo (Iran, Italy - Odontology).
Silver nanoparticle mouthwash possesses favorable antibacterial and wound-healing effects.
Therapeutical Medicine for Wound Healing - Biomedgrid.com
Article by Muhammad Waqar Mazhar (Pakistan - American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research).
This literature review is about the role of different plants in wound healing, the efficacy of herbs on wound healing.
In vitro and in vivo wound healing activities of Globularia arabica leaf methanolic extract in diabetic rats - Wiley.com
Abstract by Ahmad Za’al Alsarayreh, Sawsan Attalah Oran and Jumah Mutie Shakhanbeh (Jordan - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology).
Successful Treatment Outcomes for Partial Thickness Burns by Innovative Bovine Peritoneum Dressing - Lww.com
Article by Tuleubayev, Berik E., Anapiya, Baurzhan B., Kurmangaliyev, Yerkin-Dauir T. and Abugaliyev, Kabylbek R. (Kazakhstan - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open).
This case shows that the patient with incomplete thickness burns was able to fully recover 23 days after xenograft application. It is obvious that such an indicator (23 days) is beyond the average indicators for other grafts. Furthermore, it is too early to assert any conclusions based on one case only.
Early detection and treatment device for diabetic foot neuropathy - PubMed
Abstract by Hunduma Tolossa Kumsa, Lelisa Getaneh Abdisa, Lelisa Tesema Tolessa, Sosina Ayele Wubneh, Wadajo Feyisa Kusa, Shimelis Nigusu Hordofa and Hundessa Daba Nemomssa (Ethiopia - Ir J Med Sci.).
Dried human cultured epidermis accelerates wound healing in diabetic mouse skin defect wounds - Nature.com
Article by Michiharu Sakamoto, Takashi Nakano, Itaru Tsuge, Hiroki Yamanaka, Yasuhiro Katayama, Yoshihiro Shimizu, Yoshika Note, Masukazu Inoie and Naoki Morimoto (Japan - Scientific Reports).
Dried human cultured epidermis (CE) had similar morphological and physical properties and wound-healing effects compared with those of cryopreserved CE and can be a physiological and versatile wound-dressing.
Immune Cells in Cutaneous Wound Healing: A Review of Functional Data from Animal Models - Mdpi.com
Article by David M. Chesko and Traci A. Wilgus (Columbus, USA - IJMS).
In this review, the authors will summarize what is known about distinct immune cell types in cutaneous wound healing, with an emphasis on data from animal studies in which specific cell types have been targeted.
Antibacterial composite hydrogels of graphene quantum dots and bacterial cellulose accelerate wound healing - PubMed
Abstract by Danica Z Zmejkoski, Zoran M Marković, Dijana D Mitić, Nemanja M Zdravković, Natalia O Kozyrovska, Nikol Bugárová and Biljana M Todorović Marković (Serbia, Ukraine, Slovakia - J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater.).
Social Determinants of Poor Outcomes Following Frostbite Injury: A Study of the National Inpatient Sample - PubMed
Abstract by Frederick W Endorf and Rachel M Nygaard (Minneapolis, USA - J Burn Care Res.).
In Situ 3D-Bioprinting Living Photosynthetic Scaffolds for Autotrophic Wound Healing - Sciencemag.org
Article by Xiaocheng Wang, Chaoyu Yang, Yunru Yu and Yuanjin Zhao (China - Research).
The authors' results indicate that the in situ bioprinting of living photosynthetic microalgae offers an effective autotrophic biosystem for promoting wound healing, suggesting a promising therapeutic strategy for diverse tissue engineering applications.
Consistent Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention at Long-term Care Facilities - PubMed
Abstract by Elina Haavisto, Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa, Anna Hjerppe, Pauli Puukka and Minna Stolt (Turku, Finland - Adv Skin Wound Care).
Intensive Care Pressure Injuries: A Cohort Study Using the CALCULATE and Braden Scales - PubMed
Abstract by Marcelli Cristine Vocci, Taís Lopes Saranholi, Hélio Amante Miot and Luciana Patricia Fernandes Abbade (São Paulo, Brazil - Adv Skin Wound Care).
A Study on Pressure Ulcer: Influencing Factors and Diagnostic Techniques - PubMed
Abstract by G Annie Nancy, R Kalpana and S Nandhini (Chennai, India - Int J Low Extrem Wounds).
Effective Spatio-Temporal Regimes for Wound Treatment by Way of Macrophage Polarization: A Mathematical Model - Frontiersin.org
Article by Ksenia Zlobina, Jiahao Xue and Marcella Gomez (Santa Cruz, USA - Front. Appl. Math. Stat.).
This research provides a possible optimal regime of therapy that focuses on macrophage activity and a hypothesis of treatment outcome to be tested in future experiments. Finding optimal regimes for treatment application is a first step toward the development of intelligent algorithms for wound treatment that minimize healing time.
The colour of wounds and its implication for healing - Healthtimes.com.au
Article by Bonnie Fraser. Accurate wound and patient assessment provides useful clinical information that not only guide management but ensures safe evidence based wound practices are implemented. Wound assessment provides baseline data for subsequent assessments. Wound characteristics such as tissue types present in the wound bed and the nature and volume of exudate are key aspects that assist the clinician to implement appropriate treatment to facilitate healing.
Skin Wound Tension Reduction Device Combined with Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser to Reduce Scar Formation After Excision of Pediatric Facial Skin Lesions: A Prospective Cohort Study - Dovepress.com
Article by Haiting Xu, Jing Li, Zifu Zhou, Jianhai Bi, Xiaoyang Li and Ran Huo (China - Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology).
Combined SWTRD and CO2-AFL treatment effectively modulates the scar formation after the incision is healed and resulting in preventing scar widening, leading to the improvement of scar appearance, reduction in wound pain and pruritus and its overall prognosis.
Exploring Etiologies: Significance of Wound Etiology to Wound Classification and Wound Management - Woundsource.com
Article by Alex M. Aningalan.
Fellow wound care specialists may agree that interdisciplinary clinical teams often seek their expertise when a patient presents with a "chronic-appearing wound with an unknown or indeterminate etiology."
As in any other discipline, a comprehensive wound assessment begins with a thorough exploration of possible underlying etiologies - the main causative factors for wound development.
3D direct writing egg white hydrogel promotes diabetic chronic wound healing via self-relied bioactive property - PubMed
Abstract by Lingling Guo, Xingtang Niu, Xihang Chen, Feng Lu, Jianhua Gao and Qiang Chang (Nanfang, China - Biomaterials).
Increased temperature at the healed area detected by thermography predicts recurrent pressure ulcers - PubMed
Abstract by Fumiya Oohashi, Kazuhiro Ogai, Natsuki Takahashi, Defa Arisandi, Tamae Urai, Junko Sugama and Makoto Oe (Japan, Indonesia - Wound Repair Regen.).
Decellularized Tissues for Wound Healing: Towards Closing the Gap Between Scaffold Design and Effective Extracellular Matrix Remodeling - Frontiersin.org
Article by Víctor Alfonso Solarte David, Viviana Raquel Güiza-Argüello, Martha L. Arango-Rodríguez, Claudia L. Sossa and Silvia M. Becerra-Bayona (Colombia - Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.).
In this review, the authors present an in-depth discussion of different natural matrixes recently employed for designing novel therapeutic alternatives for treating cutaneous injuries, and overview some future perspectives in this area.
The Effect of Perioperative Biologic Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs on the Risk of Postoperative Complications: Surgical Site Infection, Delayed Wound Healing, and Disease Flares Following Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures - PubMed
Abstract by Bernard H van Duren, Alice Wignall, Susan Goodman, Catherine Hewitt, Kulveer Mankia and Hemant Pandit (UK, USA - J Bone Joint Surg Am.).
Increased Risk of Bleeding with Topical Metronidazole in a Postoperative Wound after Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoid Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Case–Control Study - Mdpi.com
Article by Pankaj Garg, Vipul D. Yagnik and Gurleen Kaur (India - Clinics and Practice).
The study highlighted that application of topical metronidazole in postoperative anorectal wounds increased the risk of bleeding. Most of the bleeding episodes were controlled with conservative measures but they caused considerable patient anxiety and apprehension.
Exosomes in Wound Healing, Cancer and Aging - Giuser.com
Advanced exosome isolation methods have enabled researchers to tap into the potential of these tiny particles in clinically precise diagnosis and treatment.
Outcomes of Telehealth for Wound Care: A Scoping Review - PubMed
Abstract by Carol T Kostovich, Bella Etingen, Marissa Wirth, Jamie Patrianakos, Rebecca Kartje, Mona Baharestani and Frances M Weaver (USA - Adv Skin Wound Care).
Prevention: Hospital-Acquired Conditions in Your Facility - Woundsource.com
Patients who are in the hospital for treatment of a different illness are at risk of developing harmful hospital-acquired conditions (HACs). Hospitals and health care providers are working toward minimizing specific HACs that occur frequently, cause significant harm, and are generally preventable based on available research. Implementing a systematic process while prioritizing education will help optimize overall outcomes.
Spray with Nitric Oxide Donor Accelerates Wound Healing: Potential Off-the-Shelf Solution for Therapy? - Dovepress.com
Article by Alexandra Igrunkova, Alexey Fayzullin, Semyon Churbanov, Polina Shevchenko, Natalia Serejnikova, Natalia Chepelova, Dmitry Pahomov, Ekaterina Blinova, Karen Mikaelyan, Victoria Zaborova, Konstantin Gurevich, Aleksandr Urakov, Anatoly Vanin, Peter Timashev and Anatoly Shekhter (Russia - Drug Design, Development and Therapy).
DNIC spray is a potential effective dosage form for the treatment of large-area skin lesions.
Guidelines Highlight Role of Nutrition in Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Endocrinologynetwork.com
A new set of guidelines endorsed by the American Limb Preservation Society underline the importance of nutrition in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.
Diet in Wound Care: Can Nutrition Impact Healing? - PubMed
Abstract by Bridget E Shields (Madison, USA - Cutis).
Hydrogels in Burn Wound Management - A Review - Mdpi.com
Article by Agnieszka Surowiecka, Jerzy Strużyna, Aleksandra Winiarska and Tomasz Korzeniowski (Poland - Gels).
The hydrogel matrix enables incorporating active substances into the dressing. The active forms may contain ammonium salts, nanocrystal silver, zinc, growth factor, cytokines, or cells, as well as natural agents, such as honey or herbs. Active dressings may have antimicrobial activity or stimulate wound healing. Numerous experiments on animal models proved their safety and efficiency. Hydrogels are a new dressing type that are still in development.
Functional extracellular matrix hydrogel modified with MSC-derived small extracellular vesicles for chronic wound healing - Wiley.com
Article by Shiqing Ma, Han Hu, Jinzhe Wu, Xuewen Li, Xinying Ma, Zhezhe Zhao, Zihao Liu, Chenxuan Wu, Bo Zhao, Yonglan Wang and Wei Jing (Cell Proliferation).
This work led to the development of SIS, which shows an unprecedented combination of mechanical, biological and wound healing properties. This functional hydrogel wound dressing may find broad utility in the field of regenerative medicine and may be similarly useful in the treatment of wounds in epithelial tissues, such as the intestine, lung and liver.
3D printed carboxymethyl cellulose scaffolds for autologous growth factors delivery in wound healing - Sciencedirect.com
Article by Luis Diaz-Gomez, Iago Gonzalez-Prada, Rosendo Millan, Andres Da Silva-Candal, Ana Bugallo-Casal, Francisco Campos, Angel Concheiro and Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo (Spain - Carbohydrate Polymers).
Carboxymethyl cellulose is pointed out as outstanding component of active dressings for diabetic wounds.
Polymer-Based Wound Dressing Materials Loaded with Bioactive Agents: Potential Materials for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds - Mdpi.com
Article by Sibusiso Alven, Sijongesonke Peter, Zintle Mbese and Blessing A. Aderibigbe (Alice, South Africa - Polymers).
Based on the outstanding performance of polymer-based wound dressings on diabetic wounds in the pre-clinical experiments, the in vivo and in vitro therapeutic results of the wound dressing materials on the diabetic wound are reviewed.
Intralesional Epidermal Growth Factor for Diabetic Foot Ulcers - PubMed
Abstract by Ekin Ilkeli, Fethiye Berna Goktas Demircan, Ali Cemal Duzgun, Hakan Arabaci, Ayhan Uysal and Muhip Kanko (Turkey - J Coll Physicians Surg Pak.).
The Impact of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound on Scar Quality and Patient Reported Outcomes: a Within-Patient Controlled, Randomized Trial - PubMed
Abstract by F W Timmermans, S E Mokken, J M Smit, M B Bouman, T C van de Grift, M G Mullender and E Middelkoop (The Netherlands - Wound Repair Regen.).
Composite Membrane Dressings System with Metallic Nanoparticles as an Antibacterial Factor in Wound Healing - Mdpi.com
Article by Angelika Kwiatkowska, Monika Drabik, Agata Lipko, Anna Grzeczkowicz, Radosław Stachowiak, Anna Marszalik and Ludomira H. Granicka (Warsaw, Poland - Membranes).
The ideal, universal wound dressing still has not been obtained; thus, a new generation of products have been developed, represented by the nanocomposite materials with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties that can influence the wound-healing process.
Self-Reported Impaired Wound Healing in Young Adults and Their Susceptibility to Experiencing Immune-Related Complaints - Mdpi.com
Article by Jessica Balikji, Maarten M. Hoogbergen, Johan Garssen and Joris C. Verster (The Netherlands, Australia - JCM).
A highly significant correlation was found between perceived immune fitness and the percentage of individuals that reported impaired wound healing. In conclusion, the findings confirm that poorer immune functioning is characteristic for individuals with impaired wound healing.
A 24-hour interval compression plan for managing chronic oedema: part 1-the science and theory behind the concept - PubMed
Abstract by Karen J Bock and Jeanette Muldoon (USA, UK - J Wound Care).
Nanomaterial-Based Therapy for Wound Healing - Mdpi.com
Article by Anamika Kushwaha, Lalit Goswami and Beom Soo Kim (Cheongju, Korea - Nanomaterials).
The present article highlights the mechanism and pathophysiology of wound healing. Further, it discusses the current findings concerning the prospects and challenges of nanomaterial usage in the management of chronic wounds.
Cost analysis of negative-pressure wound therapy versus standard treatment of acute conflict-related extremity wounds within a randomized controlled trial - Biomedcentral.com
Article by Andreas Älgå, Jenny Löfgren, Rawand Haweizy, Khaldoon Bashaireh, Sidney Wong, Birger C. Forsberg, Johan von Schreeb and Jonas Malmstedt (Sweden, Iraq, Jordan, The Netherlands - World Journal of Emergency Surgery).
With similar clinical outcomes compared to standard care, the authors' results do not support the use of NPWT in routine treatment of conflict-related extremity wounds at civilian hospitals in resource scarce settings.
Effects of physical activity as an adjunct treatment on healing outcomes and recurrence of venous leg ulcers: A scoping review - PubMed
Abstract by Yunjing Qiu, Christian R Osadnik, Victoria Team and Carolina D Weller (Australia - Wound Repair Regen.).
Bioactive Materials Promote Wound Healing through Modulation of Cell Behaviors - Wiley.com
Article by Ruotao Li, Kai Liu, Xu Huang, Di Li, Jianxun Ding, Bin Liu and Xuesi Chen (Advanced Science).
By addressing the mechanisms of wound healing from the perspective of cell behaviors, this review discusses how bioactive materials modulate the microenvironments and cell behaviors within the wounds during the stages of hemostasis, anti-inflammation, tissue regeneration and deposition, and matrix remodeling. A deeper understanding of cell behaviors during wound healing is bound to promote the development of more targeted and efficient bioactive materials for clinical applications.
Diagnostic innovation in wound healing - Hospitalnews.com
Article by Marianne Stacey. The extent and the burden of chronic wounds in Canada, in people worldwide has been well documented in multiple publications. Chronic are increasing at a very high rate and can lead to complications that can impact quality of life including infection, sepsis, amputation and even death. The key challenge in treating such wounds is that current traditional assessment can take a number of weeks to identify if a wound is progressing or not and at what point do clinicians modify the treatment?
Topical Administration Effect of Sargassum duplicatum and Garcinia mangostana Extracts Combination on Open Wound Healing Process in Diabetic Mice - Hindawi.com
Article by Fitria Nikmatul Husna, Muhammad Farraz Syadzha, Raden Joko Kuncoroningrat Susilo, Suhailah Hayaza, Arif Nur Muhammad Ansori, Mochammad Amin Alamsjah, Muhamad Nur Ghoyatul Amin, Pugar Arga Christina Wulandari, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti and Khalijah Awang (Indonesia, Malaysia - Scientifica).
This research aimed to determine the topical administration effect of the combination of Sargassum duplicatum and Garcinia mangostana extracts to ameliorate diabetic open wound healing.
Histological observation showed that the topical administration of combination extracts increased the re-epithelialization of the wounded area, fibroblasts, fibrocytes, and collagen synthesis.
Beta adrenergic receptor antagonist can modify Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation in vitro: Implications for chronic wounds - PubMed
Abstract by Andrea I Medina Lopez, Daniel R Fregoso, Anthony Gallegos, Daniel J Yoon, Jaime J Fuentes, Robert Crawford, Hawa Kaba, Hsin-Ya Yang and R Rivkah Isseroff (USA - FASEB J.).
Chronic wounds: Treatment consensus - Wiley.com
Article by Elof Eriksson, Paul Y. Liu, Gregory S. Schultz, Manuela M. Martins-Green, Rica Tanaka, Dot Weir, Lisa J. Gould, David G. Armstrong, Gary W. Gibbons, Randy Wolcottm Oluyinka O. Olutoye, Robert S. Kirsner and Geoffrey C. Gurtner (USA, Japan - Wound Repair and Regeneration).
The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) recognised a need for an unbiased consensus on the best treatment of chronic wounds.
The Immune-Centric Revolution in the Diabetic Foot: Monocytes and Lymphocytes Role in Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration - A Narrative Review - Mdpi.com
Article by Laura Rehak, Laura Giurato, Marco Meloni, Andrea Panunzi, Giada Maria Manti and Luigi Uccioli (Italy - JCM).
This review will focus on the role of immune system cells in normal skin and diabetic wound repair. Furthermore, it will give an insight into therapy able to immuno-modulate wound healing processes toward to a regenerative anti-inflammatory fashion.
Anti-inflammatory action of geniposide promotes wound healing in diabetic rats - Tandfonline.com
Article by Xiao-yan Chen, Wen-wen Jiang, Yan-ling Liu, Zhao-xia Ma and Jian-qiang Dai (Nanchang, China - Pharmaceutical Biology).
Geniposide promoted diabetic wound healing by anti-inflammation and adjusting blood glucose. Further topical studies are required to evaluate effects on antibacterial activity and skin regeneration.
Periwound Management: Preparation, Protection, Problems - Woundsource.com
Article by Cathy Wogamon-Harmon. After the initial assessment of the wound bed and edges, one should direct their assessment to the periwound. This is followed by cleansing and protective measures.
Repositioners or Redistribution Surfaces for Neonates - Woundsource.com
Article by Ivy Razmus. Neonatal patients have unique skin properties compared with older patient populations. However, there is little evidence reported for neonates who receive pressure injury (PI) prevention interventions and the related occurrence of PIs compared with adults.
Effectiveness of a multi-layer silicone-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing as prevention for sacral pressure ulcers in at-risk in-patients: Randomized controlled trial - PubMed
Abstract by Cristiana Forni, Domenica Gazineo, Elisabetta Allegrini, Tatiana Bolgeo, Anna Brugnolli, Federica Canzan, Paolo Chiari, Andrea Evangelista, Anna Maria Grugnetti, Giuseppina Grugnetti, Monica Guberti, Maria Matarese, Elisabetta Mezzalira, Lara Pierboni, Letizia Prosperi, Barbara Sofritti, Cristina Tovazzi, Silvia Vincenzi, Paola Zambiasi, Carlotta Zoffoli, Elisa Ambrosi and Multischiume Group (Italy - Int J Nurs Stud.).
Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Management - Woundsource.com
Pressure injuries are among the most serious health and patient safety concerns that health care facilities deal with on a daily basis, according to The Joint Commission. The number of patients affected annually is 2.5 million. Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) cost the US health care system between $9.1 and $11.6 billion per year.
Faster skin wound healing predicts survival after myocardial infarction - PubMed
Abstract by Mediha Becirovic-Agic, Upendra Chalise, Mira Jung, Jocelyn R Rodriguez-Paar, Shelby R Konfrst, Elizabeth R Flynn, Jeffrey D Salomon, Michael E Hall and Merry L Lindsey (USA, Germany - Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol.).
Potential Use of Tailored Citicoline Chitosan-Coated Liposomes for Effective Wound Healing in Diabetic Rat Model - Dovepress.com
Article by Hussein M Eid, Adel A Ali, Ahmed M Abdelhaleem Ali, Essam M Eissa, Randa M Hassan, Fatma I Abo El-Ela and Amira H Hassan (Saudi Arabia, Egypt - International Journal of Nanomedicine).
Chitosan-coated liposomes containing citicoline have emerged as a potential approach for promoting the healing process in diabetic rats. However, the therapeutic effectiveness of the suggested approach in diabetic patients needs to be investigated.
Negative pressure wound therapy versus conventional wound care in cancer surgical wounds: A meta-analysis of observational studies and randomised controlled trials - Wiley.com
Article by Indri Lakhsmi Putri, Lavonia Berlina Adzalika, Rachmaniar Pramanasari and Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu (Surabaya, Indonesia - Int Wound J.).
This study aimed to review the risks and benefits of NPWT in surgical wounds with the underlying malignant disease compared with conventional wound care (CWC). The first outcome was wound complications, divided into surgical site infection (SSI), seroma, hematoma, and wound dehiscence. The secondary outcome was hospital readmission.
Differences in anatomical area-specific wound healing in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa after surgery - Springer.com
Abstract by Verena Gerlinde Frings, Boris Bauer, Roswitha Schuster, Matthias Goebeler, Dagmar Presser and Andreas Kerstan (European Journal of Dermatology).
Medical dressing works like duct tape to seal internal wounds - Newscientist.com
Article by Alex Wilkins. A transparent dressing inspired by duct tape has been shown to quickly heal internal injuries in rats. Leaks after gastrointestinal surgery can cause dangerous infections, affecting millions of people each year. Surgeons typically use stitches to help heal wounds, but these can form imperfect seals and heal abnormally, allowing bacteria from the gut to escape into nearby tissues.
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Wound healing - Lww.com
Article by Peng-Hui Wang, Ben-Shian Huang, Huann-Cheng Horng, Chang-Ching Yeh and Yi-Jen Chen (Taipei, Taiwan - Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2018).
This article highlights the information after 2010, and the main text includes (i) wound healing; (ii) wound healing in fetus and adult; (iii) prostaglandins and wound healing; (iv) the pathogenesis of excessive wound healing; (v) the epidemiology of excessive wound healing; (vi) in vitro and in vivo studies for excessive wound healing; (vii) stem cell therapy for excessive wound healing; and (viii) the prevention strategy for excessive wound healing.
Evaluation of Antioxidant and Wound-Healing Properties of EHO-85, a Novel Multifunctional Amorphous Hydrogel Containing Olea europaea Leaf Extract - Mdpi.com
Article by Antonio Casado-Diaz, José Manuel Moreno-Rojas, José Verdú-Soriano, José Luis Lázaro-Martínez, Leocadio Rodríguez-Mañas, Isaac Tunez, Manuel La Torre, Miriam Berenguer Pérez, Feliciano Priego-Capote and Gema Pereira-Caro (Spain - Pharmaceutics).
This novel amorphous hydrogel presents an important ROS scavenger capacity due to the high phenolic content of OELE (Olea europaea leaf extract), which protects skin cells from oxidative stress and contributes to the physiological process of wound healing.
Parasites causing cutaneous wounds: theory and practice from a dermatological point of view - PubMed
Abstract by Teresa Oranges, Stefano Veraldi, Giammarco Granieri, Cristian Fidanzi, Agata Janowska, Valentina Dini and Marco Romanelli (Italy - Acta Trop.).
Non-invasive, tiny indicator changes color if the wound shows early signs of infection - News-medical.net
Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have invented a tiny indicator that changes color if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection. The non-invasive indicator, which is around the same size as one of our fingertips, is the first of its kind. It does not make any contact with the wound but detects the beginnings of infection by sniffing the air above it.
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Reducing Postsurgical Wound Complications: A Critical Review - Lww.com
Article by Barbara Delmore, Joshua Mitchell Cohen, Daniel O_Neill, Andy Chu, Vinh Pham and Ernest Chiu (New York, USA - Clinical Management Extra, 2017).
Although many risk factors are associated with the formation of an SSI, a proactive and interprofessional approach can help modify some factors. Postoperative strategies also can be applied to help prevent an SSI. If an SSI becomes a chronic wound, there are recommended guidelines and strategies that can foster healing.
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Smart Dressings for Wound Healing: A Review - Lww.com
Article by Isabella Barros Almeida, Luciana Garcez Barretto Teixeira, Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho, Érika Ramos Silva, Paula Santos Nunes, Márcio Roberto Viana dos Santos and Adriano Antunes de Souza Araújo (Brazil - Adv. Skin Wound Care).
This review demonstrates the lack of studies examining wound dressing sensors. New studies are required to assess sensors that allow not only wound monitoring, but also the application of drugs in a single dressing, providing a better and more cost-effective treatment for wounds.
Autophagy in Extracellular Matrix and Wound Healing Modulation in the Cornea - Mdpi.com
Article by Duraisamy Kempuraj and Rajiv R. Mohan (Columbia, USA - Biomedicines).
This review discusses recent trends in autophagy and ECM modulation in the context of corneal wound healing and homeostasis.
The possibility of using xenogeneic phagocytes in wound treatment - Plos.org
Article by Andrey Yakovlev, Dmitry Tulin, Anna Savva and Anastasia Kruglikova (Saint Petersburg, Russia - Plos One).
The data obtained allow proceeding to experiments on laboratory animals for studying the effect of such therapy on the wound healing process.
Reviving hope by using of maggot debridement therapy in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: A case report study - PubMed
Abstract by Babak Choobianzali, Rasoul Goli, Amireh Hassanpour, Mahmoodreza Ghalandari and Rana Abbaszadeh (Urmia, Iran - Int J Surg Case Rep.).
Severity of thermal burn injury is associated with systemic neutrophil activation - Nature.com
Article by Maria Laggner, Marie-Therese Lingitz, Dragan Copic, Martin Direder, Katharina Klas, Daniel Bormann, Alfred Gugerell, Bernhard Moser, Christine Radtke, Stefan Hacker, Michael Mildner, Hendrik Jan Ankersmit and Thomas Haider (Austria - Scientific Reports).
The authors' suggest a role for neutrophil activation and NETosis in burn injuries and burn injury progression. Targeting exacerbated neutrophil activation might represent a new therapeutic option for severe cases of burn injury.
Wound-Healing Potential of Rhoifolin-Rich Fraction Isolated from Sanguisorba officinalis Roots Supported by Enhancing Re-Epithelization, Angiogenesis, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Effects - Mdpi.com
Article by Walaa A. Negm, Aya H. El-Kadem, Engy Elekhnawy, Nashwah G. M. Attallah, Gadah Abdulaziz Al-Hamoud, Thanaa A. El-Masry and Ahmed Zayed (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Germany - Pharmaceuticals).
The results demonstrated that RRF had a promising wound-healing effect by up-regulating the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), and fibronectin, while metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-1β, and nitric oxide (NO) levels were suppressed.
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Wound Bed Preparation 2021 - Lww.com
Article by R. Gary Sibbald [et al.] (Canada, Switzerland, India - Clinical Management Extra).
This article focuses on the literature in the last 5 years or new interpretations of older literature. This process is designed to facilitate knowledge translation in the clinical setting and improve patient outcomes at a lower cost to the healthcare system.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Advice for Wound Care Providers - Ormanagement.net
Article by Chase Doyle. With more than 17,000 lawsuits for pressure injuries alone each year, legal action can be a very real consequence of practicing clinical medicine, especially for wound care providers.