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Dealing with diabetic foot ulcers
The Welsh Wound Innovation Centre’s diabetic foot clinic team share some of the challenges in treating and managing diabetes-related foot problems and some recent...
Driving innovation in chronic wound care
Hybrisan’s Dr Chris Mortimer discusses the company’s novel antimicrobial technology and commitment to improving the prevention and treatment of chronic wounds.
Chronic wounds pose a...
Researchers create ‘plaster’ to seal internal wounds
An innovative patch to seal internal wounds and prevent dangerous leakages has been developed by researchers in Switzerland.
A team of researchers from Empa have...
A new polymer can accelerate the diabetes wound healing process
A new material has been discovered by researchers at the University of Nottingham that may help the diabetic wound healing process.
The researchers have discovered...
Experts are working towards reducing surgical site infections
New research by the University of Birmingham sets out ways to provide safer surgery by minimising surgical site infections.
Surgical care experts revealed two studies...
Challenges in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries
Board members of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel outline the key issues in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and share some...
Dual action on wound infection from Colzyx
With its innovative technology that can simultaneously fight wound infection and actively promote healing, Colzyx is revolutionising approaches to wound care.
Treating acute and chronic...
Revolutionising wound healing with innovative wound care technology
Colzyx’s innovative wound care technology restricts microbial growth whilst simultaneously promoting wound healing.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern, resulting in 33,000...
Everything you need to know about chronic wounds
Digital editor, Monet Bailey, examines the burden of chronic wounds on quality of life and the latest innovations in wound care treatment.
A chronic wound...
Driving awareness of non-healing wounds
Leanne Atkin, chair of the Legs Matter campaign, outlines the common causes of non-healing wounds in the lower limbs.
Chronic wounds pose an economic burden...
The challenges and opportunities associated with phage therapy
Dr Zemphira Alavidze, a medical microbiologist at Phage Therapy Center, explains the benefits and challenges associated with phage therapy.
Phage Therapy Center was founded in...
UK scientists develop cutting-edge wound healing technique
A research team based in the UK has designed a novel printing technique that produces an effective skin equivalent, a significant breakthrough in wound...
Exploring how natural killer cells can enhance wound healing
Christian Stockmann, Assistant Professor at the University of Zurich, outlines his recent research into natural killer cells and how these cells can be harnessed...
Innovative wound healing that utilises the body’s own defence system
Colzyx is developing a new generation of bioactive wound dressing that accelerates healing and combats infections, including those that are multi-drug resistant.
A novel medical...
Combatting the pandemic of chronic wounds with Debrichem®
As COVID-19 shifted attention and medical resources from the community, chronic wounds are causing a pandemic of their own. However, DEBX Medical’s Debrichem® aims...
Researchers develop innovative wound dressings based on human skin
Customised and specialist wound dressings with skin-like properties are being developed as part of a collaborative research project.
In a joint venture by Skinomics GmbH...
Innovations in hydrogel technology are transforming wound care
Using revolutionary technology, hydrogel wound care can help prevent unnecessary infection and heal wounds before they become chronic.
The benefits of employing antimicrobial peptides in...
How can nanofibers aid successful wound healing?
Dr Shahin Homaeigohar speaks to Health Europa Quarterly (HEQ) about the wound healing potential of nanofibrous dressings.
The management and treatment of wounds has become...
Thermal imaging method could improve wound care and reduce infection risk
Thermal imaging techniques can help to improve chronic wound care by detecting whether a wound needs extra management, new research has shown.
A clinical study...
Innovating wound care: smart dressings with built-in sensors
New smart wound dressings have been developed that have built-in ‘healing’ sensors which glow when a wound is not healing properly.
The multifunctional, antimicrobial dressings,...