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New drug-delivery system senses high oxidant levels, responds to body chemistry and environment

Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity.

17 Apr 2019

Research highlights the importance of seeking prompt medical advice following rabies exposure

There is only a short window of opportunity to seek medical help before rabies becomes almost invariably fatal, but people wait an average of 10 days before seeking medical advice following exposure to potentially rabid animals overseas, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April).

15 Apr 2019

New app can predict likelihood of developing incisional hernia after abdominal surgery

A new app can predict the likelihood that a patient will develop an incisional hernia following abdominal surgery, using big data to potentially help address a problem effects one out of every eight of these surgical patients.

12 Apr 2019

How to fight ‘scary’ superbugs? Cooperation — and a special soap

Hospitals and nursing homes in California and Illinois are testing a surprisingly simple strategy against the dangerous, antibiotic-resistant superbugs that kill thousands of people each year: washing patients with a special soap.

12 Apr 2019

Bioengineered healing glove takes another key step toward commercialization

The revolutionary bioengineered healing glove created by researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute and the University of Washington has completed another key step on the road toward commercialization.

12 Apr 2019

Caregiving may not be as bad for the health as previously believed

For decades, articles in research journals and the popular press alike have reported that being a family caregiver takes a toll on a person’s health, boosting levels of inflammation and weakening the function of the immune system.

11 Apr 2019

Active lifestyle influences regenerative capacity of neurons after spinal cord injury

The influence of an active lifestyle on the regenerative capacity of the peripheral nervous system, that is, the set of cranial and spinal nerves that control motor and sensory functions, is described here for the first time, explains Ángel Barco, who has led the participation of the Institute of Neurosciences UMH-CSIC, in Alicante, in this international study.

11 Apr 2019

Final report from manufacturer KCI indicates greater benefit of NPWT

Negative pressure wound therapy has been used in hospitals for over 20 years; over 100 studies have been completed. However, conclusions on benefit and harm are in part uncertain because study initiators are withholding results.

9 Apr 2019

AVITA Medical presents results highlighting outcomes for pediatric burn patients treated using RECELL System

AVITA Medical, a global regenerative medicine company, announced that interim results describing clinical outcomes for pediatric patients treated using the RECELL System were presented at the American Burn Association 51st Annual Meeting in Las Vegas by Jeffrey Carter, MD, FACS University Medical Center New Orleans Burn Center and LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine.

8 Apr 2019

INTERPHEX 2019 Celebrates 40 years of Delivering Technology Innovation to Industry

INTERPHEX has been the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device development, and manufacturing event for 40 years.

From Interphex 5 Apr 2019

On the border, volunteer doctors struggle to provide stopgap care to immigrants

It wasn't the rash covering Meliza's feet and legs that worried Dr. José Manuel de la Rosa. What concerned him were the deep bruises beneath. They were a sign she could be experiencing something far more serious than an allergic reaction.

5 Apr 2019

Scientists solve mystery surrounding mechanical forces that influence blood clotting

Researchers at the University of Sydney have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence blood clotting.

5 Apr 2019

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

New research led by scientists at Newcastle University, UK reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness - by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

3 Apr 2019

Finding homeless patients a place to heal

After they amputated the second toe on John Trumbla's right foot last summer, doctors sent him to a nursing home because he still needed medical care — but not necessarily a hospital bed.

3 Apr 2019

California hospitals see massive surge in homeless patients

Homeless patients made about 100,000 visits to California hospitals in 2017, marking a 28% rise from two years earlier, according to the most recent state discharge data.

2 Apr 2019

New 3D-printed feet designed to mimic diabetic foot wounds

It's gory, sticky and undoubtedly on the nose, but a blend of icing sugar, chicken stock and flexible resin is proving to be the just the right recipe for creating realistic foot ulcers as part of a world-first podiatric training initiative at the University of South Australia.

30 Mar 2019

Wound News and Research

New drug-delivery system senses high oxidant levels, responds to body chemistry and environment

Research highlights the importance of seeking prompt medical advice following rabies exposure

New app can predict likelihood of developing incisional hernia after abdominal surgery

How to fight ‘scary’ superbugs? Cooperation — and a special soap

Bioengineered healing glove takes another key step toward commercialization

Caregiving may not be as bad for the health as previously believed

Active lifestyle influences regenerative capacity of neurons after spinal cord injury

Final report from manufacturer KCI indicates greater benefit of NPWT

AVITA Medical presents results highlighting outcomes for pediatric burn patients treated using RECELL System

INTERPHEX 2019 Celebrates 40 years of Delivering Technology Innovation to Industry

On the border, volunteer doctors struggle to provide stopgap care to immigrants

Scientists solve mystery surrounding mechanical forces that influence blood clotting

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

Finding homeless patients a place to heal

California hospitals see massive surge in homeless patients

New 3D-printed feet designed to mimic diabetic foot wounds

APS-ASPET Presidential Symposium Series spotlights advances in gut microbiome research

Researchers show potential of biomimicry to grow prevascularized tissues for cardiac patches

New perspective on how acute care surgeons can help reduce heroin epidemic

Woman who does not feel pain

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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