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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
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Reduced Clinical and Economic Burden Through Evidence-Based Dressing Selection for Wound Management: Findings From a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT The growing burden of wounds is placing pressure on clinicians and healthcare providers globally. This study aimed to determine the impact of using a hydrocellular polyurethane foam dressing (HPFD) on weekly dressing changes in mixed aetiology wounds.
Milne C, McFee K, Costa B, Askew N, Allen D, Atkinson L.   +5 more
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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
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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.
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Nanofibrous Platforms for Advanced Wound Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Materials, and Clinical Horizons

Macromolecular Bioscience, Volume 26, Issue 5, May 2026.
The fabrication of nanofiber dressings from diverse natural and synthetic polymers offers a robust platform for chronic wound management. By encapsulating therapeutic drugs and bioactive agents, these dressings can simultaneously attenuate chronic inflammation and microbial infection while actively stimulating angiogenesis, addressing the primary ...
Wanho Cho, Chungmo Yang, Hyuk Sang Yoo
wiley   +1 more source

Skin‐Interfaced Therapeutic Patches for Wound Fluid Management and Transdermal Drug Delivery

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 15, Issue 13, 3 April 2026.
This study presents an integrated skin‐interfaced device combining microfluidics, hydrogel film technology, flexible electronics, and iontophoresis‐based transdermal delivery of PDRN to enhance wound healing. The device effectively manages wound fluid, maintains optimal moisture, and non‐invasively delivers therapeutic drugs.
Dongjun Han, Donghyun Kim, Haram Lee, Dong‐Wook Park, Sung Soo Kwak, Joohee Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oxygen and ROS Delivery for Infected Wound Healing and Future Prospects

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 15, Issue 15, 17 April 2026.
Bacterial infection is a major driver of delayed wound healing and postsurgical readmissions; with rising antibiotic resistance, solid peroxide–releasing biomaterials offer sustained delivery of ROS/O2 for antimicrobial control and microenvironmental modulation.
Ayden Watt, Chably Rachella, Charlotte Jaloux, Joshua Vorstenbosch, Adam Hart, Michael Tanzer, Geraldine Merle, Jake Barralet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Addressing Current Challenges in Hydrogel Wound Dressing Strategies for Chronic Wound Management: Advances and Future Directions

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Given the market for chronic wound care, where wound dressings are the key product, it should go without saying that providing satisfactory wound dressings is critical. A wide variety of wound dressings have been developed. Hydrogel has drawn attention as a potential wound dressing for chronic wounds. Hydrogel may absorb large amounts of water
Gianna Fadhilah, Chen‐Ying Su, Hsu‐Wei Fang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Implementing Wound Hygiene in the Italian Healthcare Context: Expert Recommendations for the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers

International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The ‘Wound Hygiene Italia’ project was designed to provide expert‐driven recommendations for the assessment, management and monitoring of venous leg ulcers, tailored to diverse settings of care (hospital, ambulatory and home care). The recommendations, developed by a multidisciplinary panel, emphasise the implementation of the Wound Hygiene ...
Alessandro Scalise, Franco Bassetto, Diego Ceci, Guido Ciprandi, Deborah Cesura Granara, Barbara De Angelis, Ciro Falasconi, Domitilla Foghetti, Francesco Giacinto, Alessandro Greco, Filippo Magnoni, Marco Marchelli, Giuseppe Nebbioso, Battistino Paggi, Giovanni Papa, Francesco Petrella, Salvatore Piazza, Marco Romanelli, Elia Ricci, Sara Sandroni   +19 more
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Current Challenges in Hemostasis and Advances in Particle‐Assisted Styptic Devices

Advanced Healthcare Materials, Volume 15, Issue 2, 14 January 2026.
Here persistent limitations in hemostatic technologies are highlighted and cutting‐edge biomimetic, microparticle‐assisted, and nanoengineered systems with integrated drug delivery are showcased. Moreover, the article identifies fresh directions toward the next‐generation of multifunctional hemostatic devices with superior efficacy and accessibility ...
Daniele Baiocco, Zhibing Zhang, Neil M. Eisenstein, Nigel Tai, Liam M. Grover   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source