Wound Healing Articles
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Electrospinning Technology of Recombinant Human Collagen
Electrospinning can produce continuous fibers on the micro - and nano-scale. The high flexibility and low cost of the material make electrospinning very attractive. In addition, the high specific surface area, porosity, and similarity to ECM ensure that the electrostatic pad promotes cell adhesion, skin regeneration, nutrient and oxygen transport, moisture retention, exudate removal, and ...
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Best Wound Care Kits & Solutions for Seniors
Each wound tells a unique life story, whether it's from a sudden accident or a chronic condition. Wound care is important, especially for the elderly. Giving them only love and care is far from enough, but you also need to learn how to effectively manage different types of wounds. In this article, we will discuss the best senior wound care solutions, quality senior care products, and provide ...
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Wound Care Nurse Teaching:DOs and DON'Ts for Wounds Healing
Introduction Nursing the wounds is something we all need to think about, whether it's dealing with a little cut from a DIY project at home, a tumble outdoors, or a surgical procedure. And as the body get age, the skin wounds become more frequent. It's time to understand the advantage wound care for for optimal healing. This article offersexpert-approved advice to help you manage different types ...
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How to Teach Children Emergency Wound Management Skills
In today's society, we pay special attention to the safety of children, however, accidental injuries are inevitable during their journey of exploring the world. Therefore educating children in first aid skills becomes critical. In this article, we take a closer look at why teaching children first aid skills is important to building safe families and communities, and how this can be achieved ...
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Senvok: Adventures Secured, Active Boys Thriving
Senvok's emergency wound closure device plays a crucial role in home first aid, ensuring that the daily exploration and adventures of your active boys are not only thrilling but also safe. Challenges of Family Adventures: In the dynamic household of an active boy, each day unfolds as an adventure. The morning sun awakens his curiosity, leading him to explore the backyard, aspire to be the ...
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Your Guide to Stock Your Wound Care Kit
Effective wound care with the help of a fully equipped wound care kit is very important both in the hospital and at home. The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to injuries is critical not only to impact a patient's recovery but also to prevent complications and potentially save lives. Whether in a medical setting or in everyday life, having a well-equipped wound care kit is critical for ...
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Skin Wound Closure Strips
The skin wound closure strip is an adhesive medical tape used to close minor skin incisions.It is designed to bring together the skin on both sides of the wound to facilitate the healing process. These strips are often used as an alternative to sutures or stitches because they not only reduce scarring but are easier to manage and maintain. Different types of wound closure strips are suitable for ...
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How to Build a Complete First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Guide to Building and Maintaining First Aid Kits for Home and Emergency Preparedness Introduction Life is full of challenges, from unexpected injuries to sudden emergencies. Some we can prepare for with caution, while others catch us off guard. In these critical times, a first aid kit becomes our frontline defense against unforeseen crises. But are you really ready? Yes, those ...
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Outdoor Adventures and Children: Connecting Children with Nature
Do you remember the joy of your childhood? Those are days spent outdoors, exploring the wonders of nature. For kids, outdoor adventures aren't just fun; they lead to a healthier, brighter and happier life. However, with today's technology and busy schedules, children often stay indoors. It's time to bring them back to the outdoors and nature to rekindle their bond. Benefits of outdoor adventure ...
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How Much Do You Know about Cocklebur Plant?
What is Cocklebur? Xanthium strumarium is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb known for its rough, oval spines covered in hooked spines. These burrs easily attach to clothing, fur, and feathers, allowing the plant's seeds to disperse over long distances. It is considered a noxious weed in some areas due to its toxicity and impact on agriculture. The seeds ...
By CD BioGlyco.
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A new perspective regarding laser therapy
In April of this year, prior to the beginning of our International Conference in Toronto, I had the rare opportunity to meet for several hours with Tiina Karu, Mary Dyson, Shimon Rochkind, Chukuka Enwemeka and several other leading authorities involved in the field of laser technology. Whereas their interests encompass basic research, pathology, tissue response mechanisms and clinical ...
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Dehisced Surgical Wound Post Amputation - Case study
Patient History Patient is an 88-year-old female (post-BKA) who developed a large blister on the distal end of the stump within the first month post-op. It was treated with Kerlix and standard wound care at a LTCH. Three months later, the wound had a large area of eschar with purulent drainage. Patient taken to O/R for wound revision and primary closure with NPWT applied to the wound area. Wound ...
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Pre-Clinical Effectiveness - Case Study
VersaWrap as a Protective Interface Background: Fibrous scar tissue between tendon and the surrounding tissue is a common complication following flexor tendon repair. Several factors contribute to scar tissue formation, including damage to the tendon sheath, suture placement, and tendon immobilization. Scar tissue formation results in increased work of flexion (WOF) and contracture formation, ...
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Susceptibility of ePTFE vascular grafts and bioengineered human acellular vessels to infection
Background: Synthetic expanded polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) grafts are routinely used for vascular repair and reconstruction but prone to sustained bacterial infections. Investigational bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) have shown clinical success and may confer lower susceptibility to infection. Here we directly compared the susceptibility of ePTFE grafts and HAV to bacterial ...
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VetStem Cell Therapy for Canine Cruciate Ligament Tears
Cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain, and subsequent knee arthritis in dogs. Additionally, according to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 40-60% of dogs who injure one cruciate ligament will go on to injure the other cruciate ligament in the future. While there are multiple treatment options available, both surgical and non-surgical, ...
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Non-healing traumatic wound - Case Study
NATROX Oxygen Wound Therapy established a normal healing trajectory in this previously non-healing wound. Although the wound had been static for 6 months, in just 5 weeks complete wound closure was ...
By Inotec AMD
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Treatment of Non-Healing Surgical Wound with CDO - Case study
Patient: 48-Year-old male suffering from non-healing surgical wound Medical History: Diabetes, vascular issues, PVD, not a candidate for vascular interventions or HBO treatment Wound History: Patient initially had 2 blisters on great and second toe that lead to great toe amputation. Patient was scheduled for BKA, yet the wound showed enough improvement after one week of Continuous Diffusion of ...
By EO2 Concepts
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PIOON 450nm blue diode laser - An innovative tool in modern dental practice
Compared to traditional treatments, the main principle of dental diode laser cutting soft tissue is to heat the tissue with a hot tip contact. By converting light energy into heat energy at the tip end, the high temperature can be high enough to evaporate the soft tissue. Dental diode lasers have significant advantages, mainly scarless wound healing and improved bacterial reduction. For patients, ...
By PIOON
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What Are the 6 Steps for the Use of NovoSorb BTM?
NovoSorb® BTM (Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix) is a biocompatible device designed to temporize dermal injuries where tissue has been decimated or lost and to facilitate dermal repair by providing temporary wound closure and a scaffold for the generation of new dermal tissue. NovoSorb BTM is intended for single application and shouldn’t be applied into overtly infected wounds. ...
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