Effects of Near Infrared Light on Surgical Wound Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Near infrared (NIR) therapy is increasingly used to enhance postoperative wound healing, yet clinical trial results remain inconsistent. To evaluate the effectiveness of NIR therapy on postoperative wound healing and identify treatment parameters associated with optimal outcomes: This systematic review and meta‐analysis registered at PROSPERO (
Junyan Liu +5 more
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Implementing clinical process management of vascular wounds in a tertiary facility: Impact evaluation of a performance improvement project [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Chronic vascular wounds have a significant economic and social impact on our society calling for allocation of a great deal of attention and resources.
Avruscio, Giampiero +3 more
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Skin graft bolstered by negative pressure therapy in chronic wounds: A systematic review
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 296-304, February 2026.NPWT improve the graft take rate of skin graft in chronic ulcer, with an excellent safety and tolerance profile. We have identified various subgroups in which NPWT appears to be more effective, such as venous ulcers, men, patients aged under 65, without arterial disease and those with prior antibiotic therapy.
M. Gamel, M. Gael, A. C. Bursztejn
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A randomised trial to compare the performance of Oxyzyme® and Iodozyme® with standard care in the treatment of patients with venous and mixed venous/arterial ulceration [PDF]
, 2014 This study was to evaluate the potential benefits of two products (Oxyzyme® and Iodozyme®) into a leg ulcer service in South Staffordshire, UK. A randomised controlled trial (RCT) was used to evaluate time to ulcer healing, quality of life, pain and ...
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Supervised exercise training as an adjunct therapy for venous leg ulcers: a randomised controlled feasibility trial [PDF]
, 2018 Background Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are typically painful and heal slowly. Compression therapy offers high healing rates; however, improvements are not usually sustained.
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Welfare assessment of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm
EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract This Scientific Opinion assesses the welfare of turkeys of all ages (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) on farm in relation to the type and condition of the litter, type and availability of enrichment (including covered veranda and outdoor range), space allowance, concentrations of ammonia and carbon dioxide, effective environmental temperature ...
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Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, 2019 Venous ulcers are a more severe complication of chronic venous insufficiency, significantly compromising patient quality of life (QoL). Compressive stockings are still the gold standard treatment method with alternative therapies currently being ...
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Behaviour of the plasma concentration of gelatinases and their tissue inhibitors in subjects with venous leg ulcers. [PDF]
, 2015 Venous leg ulcers are common in subjects with chronic venous insufficiency. The increased intraluminal pressure causes alteration of the skin microcirculation, leukocyte activation and release of proteolytic enzymes leading to ulceration.
AMATO, C +7 more
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Kikuhime Device in the Management of Venous Leg Ulcers
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2020 Marian Karafa, Anna Karafova Faculty of Physical Education, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Gdansk, PolandCorrespondence: Marian KarafaGdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Physiotherapy, Kazimierza Gó ...
Karafa M, Karafova A
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