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The Effectiveness, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT Venous leg ulcers occur due to chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities and are often difficult to heal. Platelet‐rich plasma and platelet‐rich fibrin are products that contain high concentrations of platelets. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness, safety and cost‐effectiveness of these products for the treatment of ...
Bui UT, Parker CN, O'Brien J, Hansen LIM, Glynn R, Kisa S, Princeton DM.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Wound Care Knowledge of Community Pharmacists and Pharmacy Staff: A Cross-Sectional Survey. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT Chronic wounds pose a public health challenge, with community pharmacists increasingly recognised for their potential role in wound care. Since all chronic wounds originate from acute wounds, pharmacists can play a proactive role in preventing chronicity.
Cheung DHK, Schneider CR, Collins JC, Um IS.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Induced by Modern Wound Dressings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Risks and Allergenic Components. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT Modern wound dressings have revolutionised wound care, offering optimal healing environments. However, their widespread use has led to a significant increase in allergic reactions, particularly among patients with chronic leg ulcers. The complex chemical compositions of these dressings can trigger allergic responses.
Küçük K, Van Gysel J, Del Marmol V, White JML.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Studies on Bacterial Cellulose: From the Earliest Uses to Contemporary Innovations. [PDF]

Adv Healthc Mater
Bacterial cellulose has undergone a transformative journey from early applications to its role in advanced regenerative medicine. The review has a pedagogical ambition, offering clear pathways for future research and clinical adoption. Harmonizing regulatory standards and conducting larger, well‐designed clinical trials with standardized endpoints will
Meslier T, D'Antin JC, Julio G, Roig A.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Biomimetic 3D-Printed Adaptive Hydrogel Bioadhesives Featuring Superior Infection Resistance for Challenging Tissue Adhesion, Hemostasis, and Healthcare. [PDF]

Adv Mater
Biomimetic 3D‐printed hydrogel bioadhesives (PTLAs) are designed to address the limitations of existing bioadhesives, offering solutions for challenging tissue adhesion and enhanced healthcare. These PTLAs feature robust wet/underwater tissue adhesion/sealing, superior freeze/pressure and infection resistance, and adaptive self‐healing/gelling capacity,
Wu Q, Chauhan M, Khamaisi B, Nassar-Marjiya E, Farah S.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers. [PDF]

, 2010
Venous leg ulcers affect up to 1% of people at some time in their lives and are often painful. The main treatments are compression bandages and dressings.
Briggs, M, Nelson, EA, Martyn-St James, M   +2 more
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Dressings for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes: an overview of systematic reviews [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Foot ulcers in people with diabetes mellitus are a common and serious global health issue. Dressings form a key part of ulcer treatment, with clinicians and patients having many different types to choose from.
Abbott, Ahroni, Apelqvist, Apelqvist, Ashton, Atkins, Bergin, Blackman, Boateng, Bradley, Braun, Brimson, Cardinal, D'Hemecourt, Donaghue, Dorresteijn, Dumville, Dumville, Dumville, Dumville, Dumville, Eddy, Edmonds, Edwards, Fiskin, Foster, Game, Gils, Greer, Heyer, Hinchliffe, Hinchliffe, Holmes, Ince, Jadad, Jeffcoate, Jensen, Jones, Jude, Jull, Karthikesalingam, Kumar, Lalau, Lewis, Margolis, Mason, Mason, Meara, Morris, Nabuurs-Franssen, Nelson, Oyibo, Pecoraro, Piaggesi, Pound, Price, Reiber, Reiber, Ribu, Roberts, Schaper, Shea, Singh, Steed, Storm-Versloot, Tian, Vandamme, Veves, Voigt, Wagner, Wang, Ware, Wild, Winter, Wrobel   +74 more
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Use of Hydrocolloid Dressings in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in High-risk Patients: a Retrospective Cohort

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, 2018
Objective. This work sought to evaluate the association between using preventive hydrocolloid dressings and the onset of pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients. Methods.
Olga Lucía Cortés, Luz Dary Salazar-Beltrán, Yudi Andrea Rojas Castañeda, Paula Andrea Alvarado Muriel, Aracelly Serna Restrepo, Doris Grinspun   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Foam dressings for treating pressure ulcers [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries and bed sores, are localised areas of injury to the skin or underlying tissues, or both. Dressings made from a variety of materials, including foam, are used to treat pressure ulcers.
Ashby, Bale, Bale, Banks, Banks, Banks, Banks, Cardinal, Chaby, Dealey, Diehm, Gillespie, Graves, Guyatt, Hamilton, Harker, Higgins, House, Husereau, Lahmann, Liberati, Maylor, Meaume, Miles, Moore, Münter, National Pressure UIcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), Nguyen, Oleske, Palao, Parish, Payne, Piatkowski, Pieper, Polit, Reddy, Reid, Reynolds, Romanelli, Schulz, Seeley, Shanin, Smith, Sopata, Souliotis, Thomas, Tierney, Vanderwee, VanGilder, Wagstaff, Walker, Westby, Winter, Winter, Winter, Zimny   +55 more
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Systematic review of topic treatment for venous ulcers [PDF]

, 2007
Pacientes com úlcera venosa podem conviver com essa situação durante vários anos, sem obter a cicatrização da lesão se o tratamento não for adequado.
Borges, Eline Lima, Caliri, Maria Helena Larcher, Haas, Vanderlei José   +2 more
core   +6 more sources