Alginate hydrocolloid impregnated zinc paste bandages-an alternative in the management of lymphoedema? [PDF]
Veins and Lymphatics, 2013 Several studies have shown an impressive reduction in swelling as a result of compression, and inelastic bandages have become widely accepted as a part of lymphatic decongestive therapy for managing lymphoedema.
Franz-Josef Schingale, Hugo Partsch
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Tilapia Fish Skin Treatment of Third-Degree Skin Burns in Murine Model [PDF]
Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023 This study explored the feasibility of using fish skin bandages as a therapeutic option for third-degree skin burns. Following the California wildfires, clinical observations of animals with third-degree skin burns demonstrated increased comfort levels ...
Carissa Garrity +8 more
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Uso de hidrocolóide e alginato de cálcio no tratamento de lesões cutâneas [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de EnfermagemHidrocolóide e alginato de cálcio são utilizados no tratamento de lesões cutâneas e muitos profissionais da saúde desconhecem as evidências que sustentam sua indicação na cicatrização.
Luciane da Silva Pinheiro +2 more
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Pilot study of homologous platelet gel in venous ulcers [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017 : Background: Venous ulcers represent 70% of the lower limb ulcers. They are difficult to heal, requiring a correct diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
Mariele Gobo de Oliveira +4 more
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Current status and progress in research on dressing management for diabetic foot ulcer
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes and is associated with a high risk of lower limb amputation and mortality. During their lifetime, 19%–34% of patients with diabetes can develop DFU.
Pingnan Jiang +12 more
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A systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of complex wound interventions reveals optimal treatments for specific wound types. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundComplex wounds present a substantial economic burden on healthcare systems, costing billions of dollars annually in North America alone.
Antony, Jesmin +7 more
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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 2020 Objective: To analyze the potential for innovation in dressings to treat chronic wounds in the City of Lima. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out by means of interviews to medical experts and purchasing managers of medical supplies for the ...
Fanny L. Casado +4 more
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Wound dressing products: A translational investigation from the bench to the market [PDF]
, 2022 Chronic skin wounds affect more than 40 million patients globally and represent a severe growing burden for the healthcare systems, with annual costs expected to exceed $15 billions by 2022.
Boffito M. +3 more
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Wound care in autoimmune bullous diseases [PDF]
, 2022 Medical treatment of autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD) is focused on immunosuppression. In addition, proper wound care is equally important and can improve wound healing and recovery.
Bolling, Maria C. +1 more
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Cost effectiveness of community leg ulcer clinics: randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 1998 Objectives: To establish the relative cost effectiveness of community leg ulcer clinics that use four layer compression bandaging versus usual care provided by district nurses.
Brereton, L.M.L. +6 more
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