Wounds in Medical News

A Revolution in Wound Healing, Wound-Be-Gone Now the Only Over the Counter Treatment for Chronic and Acute Wounds

Created by Czech scientists, Wound-Be-Gone is now the only over the counter treatment for chronic and acute wounds. The revolutionary new product features a patented technology that both prevents contamination of wounds and speeds up the healing process. (PRWEB) Novemb...

Livelihood Programs Help Heal War Wounds in Uganda

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Until Christian Children's Fund came into her life, 25-year-old Santa Atalla was a war-wrecked woman in northern Uganda. She was born and raised in Lira; her life and the lives of those around her were full of fear caused by Lord's Resistance ...

Healing Wounds and Hearts: Warrior Weekend Helps Soldiers Relax and Recover

NEWARK, Del., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to reach out to wounded soldiers, Retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Steve Udovich has organized "Warrior Weekend," a series of uplifting and rejuvenating weekend retreats -- offered at no cost to injured soldiers and marines. The trips ...

ConvaTec Announces Expanded Indications for AQUACEL(R) and AQUACEL(R) Ag Dressings in Management of Surgical Wounds

Represents Latest Advancement for ConvaTec Proprietary Hydrofiber(R) Technology SKILLMAN, N.J., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today that the company received expanded indic...

Researchers discover new way to reverse poor circulation and heal wounds

Researchers have solved a longstanding mystery about how flexing muscles tell nearby blood vessels that they need more blood to perform, according to a study published Feb. 15 in the journal Circulation Research. The study mechanism suggests new ways to treat conditions that involve poor circulati...

Artificial skin system can heal wounds

Daegu, Korea December 20, 2007 A new study in Artificial Organs tested the effects of a wound dressing created with hair follicular cells. The findings reveal that skin substitutes using living hair cells can increase wound healing. Researchers applied the technique to wound surfaces on mice...

Patients should ask surgeons about using honey to heal wounds

Surgeons are being advised to consider the supermarket as well as the drugs cupboard when it comes to effective wound healing, according to a research review published in the October issue of IJCP, the International Journal of Clinical Practice. And patients whove undergone surgery should ask t...

Severe Human Bite Wounds are 12 Times More Common in Men

Men are 12 times more likely than women to sustain severe human bite injuries for which surgery may be necessary, according to a study published in the July issue of the Emergency Medicine Journal . Injuries are most likely to occur during brawls at weekends or public holidays and in most c...

Oral Wounds Heal Slower in Women, Older Adults

Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals.// "While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Ma...

Guidelines for Chronic Wounds Care

The Wound Healing Society (WHS) and Blackwell Publishing are excited to announce the publication of the WHS Clinical Guidelines for Chronic Wounds in a special issue of Wound Repair and Regeneration (WRR), the premier journal for wound healing. // Because of continued interest by the WHS member...

Treating wounds without stitches

Researchers at the University of Texas have been comparing stitching with conservative treatment (keeping the wound clean and covered) in a group of 91 patients attending the emergency room. //Doing without stitches is a less painful approach to dealing with cuts to the hand, and the wound still he...

Sexual Abuse Payout Re-opens Old Wounds

It was a record payout when the Los Angeles archdiocese agreed to an out-of-court settlement with victims of sexual abuse by priests . Divided by the 508 plaintiffs, the $660 million deal amounts to an average of $1.3 million per person. But the actual payouts will fluctuate considerably, w...

Honey Works Faster than Antibiotics in Healing Wounds

Some wounds heal faster when treated with honey than with most modern antibiotics, according to a recent study.// The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Bonn, Germany in collaboration with colleagues from Homburg, Düsseldorf and Berlin and they found that medihoney is a v...

Oxygen helps heal wounds

A recent study has has shown that oxygen, apart from breathing life into lungs, also helps heal wounds. Prior studies have shown that oxygen plays an important role in helping the body heal, after injury. In fact, studies have shown treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber can help wound healing. H...

New spray gel heals surgical wounds

A new spray has been developed to heal wounds made inside the body during surgery without scarring. The spray gel forms a bright blue "sticking plaster" and stops tissues sticking together to form painful scars. One of the advantages of the new dressing is that it can be used during keyhole surge...

ConvaTec Launches Versiva(R) XC(R) Campaign and Best Practice Statement

...logy, Versiva ((R)) XC ((R)) dressing transforms wounds through its unique gelling action. This action en... panel of wound care experts in collaboration with wounds UK, with financial support from ConvaTec. Selecte...and a retrospective evaluation of 50 patients with wounds of various types that were managed using Versiva (...

Smith & Nephew Highlights Advanced Wound Management Progress

... & Nephew announced the launch of ACTICOAT™ Flex 3 and ACTICOAT™ Flex 7, which provide enhanced conformability and patient comfort for wounds on awkward anatomical areas, and at a high risk of infection. The ACTICOAT™ Flex products were recently cleared for market by the U.S. Food and ...

ULURU Inc. to Present Altrazeal(TM) Clinical Evidence at the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto, Canada

...In addition, clinical evidence on the treatment of wounds using Altrazeal(TM) Transforming Powder Dressing w...hniques and receive clinical guidance for treating wounds with Altrazeal(TM) in a rotation using porcine tis...a on the use of Altrazeal(TM) in the management of wounds associated with limb salvage. Details o...

Smith & Nephew Announces Launch of ACTICOAT Flex Wound Care Products in the USA

...e been designed to support physicians dealing with wounds and injuries at high risk of infection. Utilizing...d of dressings I trust when treating patients with wounds highly susceptible to infection. These dressings are preferable when treating wounds in areas of the body that require a high level of ...

New ACTICOAT(TM) Silver Coated Anti-microbial Barrier Dressing Receives 510(k) Clearance from the US FDA

...al advanced wound care market. Acticoat(TM) Flex simplifies the dressing of wounds with its unique conformable design that easily contours to surfaces, includ...by Smith Nephew in over 30 countries and are used extensively for serious wounds and traumatic injury. About Smith Nephew Smith Nephew is a gl...

Northwest Hospital Introduces Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

... 100% Oxygen Environment Helps Heal Stubborn wounds SEATTLE, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswi...en to help accelerate the healing of many types of wounds and soft tissue injuries. The new therapy represen...k more efficiently and can speed up the healing of wounds that have so far resisted conventional healing the...

Paper Highlights Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Medical-Grade Honey in Topical Wound Care

...ading brand of New Jersey, USA-based Derma Sciences Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DSCI.OB), are indicated for the management of lightly to heavily exuding wounds such as: diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis leg ulcers, arterial leg ulcers, leg ulcers of mixed etiology, pressure ulcers (I-IV), first and second d...

Pet Bite Injuries: K-State Veterinarian Shares Tips to Minimize Risk of Bites and Bite-Related Infections

..., and then call your physician right away." Stenske said that bite wounds can become infected because dogs and cats both harbor a mixture of aerobic ... Some bite-induced infections can't be blamed on pets, she said. Bite wounds can be contaminated with bacteria people carry on their skin, rather than b...

ConvaTec Launches Hydrofiber(R) Technology Web Site

...ce, but also contribute to cost control." wounds can have a significant impact on the costs of both...erties of Versiva(R) XC(R) dressing help progress wounds toward healing.(9,10) Indicated for use with mode... by dressing conformability with a wound surface. wounds . 2005;17(9):263-270. Jones SA, Bowler PG, W...

Cryo-Cell Announces C'elle(SM) Research and Development Collaboration for Chronic Wound Healing Management

...ations for chronic wound healing. Chronic wounds such as a leg ulcer from a vein problem, a foot wound in a person with diabetes, or a bed sore, are wounds that have a biological or physiological reason for...patients in the U.S. currently suffer from chronic wounds at an estimated cost of $20 billion annually, rep...

Lumenis' UltraPulse TotalFX Treatment Featured on ABCNews 20/20 as a Secret Weapon for Treating for Burn Scars

...vent that caused the injury." Thick, deep, and inflexible, burn scars such as those shared by the Berns triplets are the most difficult skin wounds to treat, and although physicians and scientists have worked for years seeking out new treatment options, including other lasers, nothing has been eff...

Flexi-Seal(R) Fecal Management System Receives 2008 Critical Care Nurse Advertising Effectiveness Award

...e for patients with acute fecal incontinence, was designed to safely and effectively divert liquid or semi-liquid fecal matter, help protect patients' wounds from fecal contamination, and reduce the risk of both skin breakdown and spread of infection, such as infection with Clostridium difficile ( C. di...

VA Announces $26 Million Construction Contract for Palo Alto

...lion contract to a San Francisco firm to construct a new 80-bed acute psychiatric facility at VA's Palo Alto Health Care System. "Not all the wounds of war are visible," said Dr. Gerald Cross, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health. "This new facility will ensure the Veterans of central California ...

UT Southwestern, UT Arlington to develop magnetic surgery tools

...ect that the internal organs perforated during the surgery will heal faster, be less prone to infection and be less painful for patients than external wounds made in traditional surgeries. The idea of using magnets to manipulate the instruments in the abdominal cavity was formulated after Dr. Cadeddu wat...

Wound Management Technologies, Inc Announces Conference Plans and Presentations on Advanced Wound Care Product

...used in their wound care practice, especially with difficult or challenging wounds such as diabetic ulcers." "We are particularly excited about exhibiti...ty Amputation's begin with an ulcer; therefore a product that manages these wounds more effectively can save limbs and resources. We are especially seeing gr...

Celleration Appoints Mark T. Wagner President and Chief Executive Officer

...hion. The chronic diabetic foot ulcer market had been the Company's initial focus. MIST Therapy(R) has since expanded to various hard to heal, chronic wounds benefiting from higher incidence of complete healing in less time than standard of care. The end results, improving patient outcomes at a lower cost t...

Surgeons Warn: Skateboarding Tough on Feet, Ankles

...he country warn they continue to see serious lower-extremity skateboard injuries among their patients. These injuries range from minor bruises to open wounds or cuts to more serious foot and ankle sprains and fractures, which may require surgical repair. Virginia-based foot and ankle surgeon, Jennifer ...

Derma Sciences Announces First Commercial Sales of BIOGUARD(TM) Barrier Dressings

... -- and is the leading brand of honey-based dressings for the management of wounds and burns. The product has been shown to be effective in a variety of wounds and burns, and was the focus of a positive large-scale randomized controlle...

A Pet's Bite Can Pass on MRSA

... other bacteria from the human patient's skin, the study authors pointed out. Sepsis, a bloodstream infection, can be a severe complication of bite wounds infected with MRSA and a number of other types of bacteria, noted Oehler and colleagues. Increasing prevalence of community-acquired MRSA in humans...

K-State Veterinarian Says Although Exotic Pets Can Be Great Companions, There Are Health Factors That Can Affect Both the Animal and Humans

... Some exotic animals do not like much handling, noise or strangers, and agitating the animal puts the owner at risk for bites and scratches. Bite wounds can become infected with bacteria from the pet's mouth and should be examined by a doctor. Additionally, injuries are fairly common in small pets, so ...

National Alliance of Wound Care Has Credentialed Over 7000 Wound Care Professionals

... Chronic wounds affect millions of people each year, with costs reaching into the billions of dollars. To help address this healthcare challenge, Wound Care Certified...

VIDEO from Medialink and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury: Department of Defense Launches New Anti-Stigma Campaign

...arriors and their families can access necessary treatment for the invisible wounds of war as well as the visible wounds. Many service members and veterans deny themselves treatment for psychological wounds out of the fear that doing so would hurt their careers, embarrass them or h...

Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system

... systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), causes the body to attack itself. It is triggered when bacteria invade the body from outside through wounds or IV lines. The bacterial infection overstimulates the body's immune system, setting off a cascade of inflammatory and abnormal clotting responses th...

Show and prove

...hem to make better decisions about their foot care," said Song. "Not only does that help cut down on medical costs, it can reduce instances of chronic wounds and amputations, and help maintain a good quality of life for our patients." ...

Maricopa Integrated Health System Reports 90 Percent Reduction in Pressure Ulcers

...is a temporary containment device for patients with acute fecal incontinence designed to safely and effectively divert fecal matter, protect patients' wounds from fecal contamination, and reduce the risk of both skin breakdown and spread of infection, such as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile ). ...