Bitter Melon Extract Promotes Granulation Tissue Growth and Angiogenesis in the Diabetic Wound.

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To present an evaluation of a surfactant-containing polymeric membrane foam wound dressing for use on patients with chronic pilonidal sinus disease. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in s...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Sibbald RG,Persaud Jaimangal R,Coutts PM,Elliott JA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the cytotoxicities and efficacy of hyaluronan (HA), carbomer, and sodium alginate on repairing thermal-injured cells and promoting cell migration. DESIGN:The 3-(4,5)-dimethylthiahiazo(-z-y1)-3,5-di-phenytetra-zoliumromide method was used to evaluate the cytotoxicities of HA, carbomer, and sodium a...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Guo X,Huang S,Sun J,Wang F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to: (1) determine the clinical effectiveness of a low-air-loss surface, VersaCare P500, in the prevention of pressure ulcers in surgical patients; (2) determine differences in the adjusted Braden scores between those using VersaCare and VersaCare P500 mattress surfaces; and (3) explor...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Korniewicz DM,Siegel J,Fajardo V,El-Masri M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the care of pediatric patients who had a gastrostomy and developed peristomal lesions and received a systematic single adapted crusting technique in a pediatric ICU in a tertiary Brazilian hospital. METHODS:An analysis of six cases presenting traumatic, noninfectious peristomal lesions with ostiu...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Santos Monteiro AC,Barbosa Maia Dos Santos ML,Souza MA,Caires de Oliveira Achili Ferreira J

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lucilia sericata maggots are applied to chronic wounds to aid healing when conventional treatments have failed. After their application into a necrotic wound, they potentially influence wound healing with a combination of specific proteinases that are involved in the remodeling of extracellular matrix. These...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Polakovičova S,Polák Š,Kuniaková M,Čambal M,Čaplovičová M,Kozánek M,Danišovič L,Kopáni M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the peer-reviewed literature that compares advanced venous leg ulcer therapies to standard of care with compression dressings. METHODS:A MEDLINE search for venous ulcer treatment with electrical stimulation, surgical vein correction, and bioengineered tissues was conducted. Randomized clinical tr...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Thakral G,La Fontaine J,Kim P,Najafi B,Nichols A,Lavery LA

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate performance of a new silicone tape among clinicians caring for patients with fragile skin. DESIGN:An international, multisite, 2-week-use evaluation. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTINGS:Caregivers (n = 217) from acute care hospitals in the United States, United Kingdom, and France who regularly use tapes ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Manriquez S,Loperfido B,Smith G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe venous ulcer care and wound care practices in Gauteng, a province of South Africa, according to the Donabedian structure-process-outcome quality improvement model. METHODS:Forty-eight facilities were selected randomly from public and private wound care practices in Gauteng. Structured interviews ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Bruwer FA,Botma Y,Mulder M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Infected or contaminated wound sites have historically been managed with incision and drainage. Here, the authors review their experience with skin closure over vessel loops and assess the results of this technique in a variety of clinical situations, hypothesizing that minimally invasive drainage strategies ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Steen EH,Tuley JM,King A,Lee TC,Keswani SG

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM:The diabetic population is at an increased risk, up to 15% over a lifetime, to develop leg and foot ulcers due to such factors as neuropathy, ischemia, and infection. The tight control of glucose levels as possible is necessary to prevent the diabetic complications by preventing microvascular changes that predi...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Markuson M,Hanson D,Anderson J,Langemo D,Hunter S,Thompson P,Paulson R,Rustvang D

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain types of moisture can cause debilitating damage to the skin. Terms such as perineal dermatitis, diaper rash, incontinence-associated dermatitis, or moisture-associated skin damage describe some of the conditions caused by moisture from wound drainage, fecal and/or urinary incontinence, and perspiration. It is ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Zulkowski K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary and metastatic malignancies may occasionally mimic or coexist with cutaneous fungal infections. The authors report 3 cases of cancers that were initially presumed to be cutaneous fungal infections. Dermatologists should maintain a low threshold for skin biopsy in patients with persistent or refractory fungal i...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Ladizinski B,Alavi A,Jambrosic J,Mistry N,Sibbald RG

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of a pressure injury prevention algorithm on pressure injury prevention. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS:This intervention study was conducted in the anesthesiology and reanimation ICU (ARICU) of a university hospital. The study included two sample groups (nurses and patients). All p...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Yilmazer T,Bulut H

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of and risk factors for pressure ulcers among patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. DESIGN:Multicenter trial that included 1258 consecutive patients infected with HIV-1 who had 1815 admissions to 16 acute care infectious disease units in Italy. ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Nicastri E,Viale P,Lyder CH,Cristini F,Martini L,Preziosi G,Dodi F,Irato L,Pan A,Petrosillo N,Gruppo HIV ed Infezioni Ospedaliere.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a mainstay in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds. Following the success of the Vacuum-Assisted Closure system (Kinetic Concepts Inc [KCI], an Acelity Company, San Antonio, Texas), many similar systems were developed with minor variations. However, these systems...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Serena TE,Buan JS

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to assess Inlow's 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen Tool to ascertain consistency of risk recognition for development of ulceration independent of specific assessor and practice setting. Screening tools that assist clinicians in identifying risk require validation. The objectives ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Murphy CA,Laforet K,Da Rosa P,Tabamo F,Woodbury MG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To increase health care professionals' awareness and perceptions of the skin as one of the largest body organs with multidimensional aspects and significant implications for interprofessional collaboration in whole-person care. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicia...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Sherman DW,Kamel G

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether prostaglandin E2 improves angiogenesis in full-thickness skin grafts. DESIGN:Randomized study SUBJECTS:20 male rabbits, divided into 2 experimental and 2 control groups. METHODOLOGY:Prostaglandin E2 (experimental groups) or prostaglandin E2 vehicle (control groups) was injected locally...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Khozani TT,Noorafshan A,Nikeghbalian S,Panjeh-Shahin MR,Dehghani F,Azizi M,Tanideh N

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Urinary Bladder Matrix (UBM) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffold. It is now used in wound care management of partial and full-thickness wounds where conventional methods for wound care usually fail to give satisfactory results. OBJECTIVE:In this study, the authors are comparing the healing of full-t...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Eweida A,Saad M,Gabr E,Marei M,Khalil MR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Qoustic Wound Therapy System (Arobella Medical, LLC, Minnetonka, Minnesota) kills planktonic bacterial cells and/or removes bacterial biofilms. DESIGN:The Qoustic Wound Therapy System was evaluated against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus epidermid...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Karau MJ,Piper KE,Steckelberg JM,Kavros SJ,Patel R

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Innovative skin substitutes and temporary wound dressings are frequently used in the treatment of superficial and partial-thickness wounds. The aim of this study was to compare 2 commonly used temporary skin dressings with a newly developed collagen matrix to determine changes in microcirculation as measured ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Held M,Medved F,Petersen W,Tolzmann DS,Rahmanian-Schwarz A,Schaller HE,Rothenberger J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound care professionals should consider all this attention to the key word documentation as your 2015 "heads-up." You should conduct a self-audit and request an external audit of your own documentation against all the regulations, LCDs, Policy Articles, newsletters, and educational programs that CMS and your MACs are...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Schaum KD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of diabetic foot assessment. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing-education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about proper diabetic foot assessment. OBJECTIVES:After reading the article and taking the test, the participant ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Kravitz SR,McGuire J,Shanahan SD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among lower extremity chronic wounds, heel ulcers present one of the greatest challenges to the wound care provider. The potential for these ulcers to progress to osteomyelitis of the calcaneus is well known. The concept of "what to take off the wound" is a known clinical axiom; however, extensive debridement or surgi...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Karr J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide information about initiating interdisciplinary research related to microbiomes and their role in human immunity, disease, and metabolic processes. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES:After parti...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Honaker J,Ammons C,Kelechi T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with Crohn disease-related anal fistulas are treated with debridement of fistulous tracts and the placement of noncutting setons (NCSs). However, to reduce the high recurrence rate, there is still a need to develop more effective treatment methods. OBJECTIVE:To compare NCS with vacuum-assisted clos...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Hermann J,Banasiewicz T,Kołodziejczak B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine if the use of locally implanted, synthetic calcium sulfate tablets, impregnated with antibiotics, can heal lower-extremity osteomyelitis, without the use of oral and/or intravenous antibiotics or wound complications associated with similarly used mined or refined ca...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Gauland C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：GENERAL PURPOSE:To review what is known about pediatric pressure injuries (PIs) and the specific factors that make neonates and children vulnerable. TARGET AUDIENCE:This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound ca...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Delmore B,Deppisch M,Sylvia C,Luna-Anderson C,Nie AM

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bed positioning poses a subtle, yet important, tradeoff in the competing needs of hospitalized patients, particularly those susceptible to lower respiratory tract infections and/or pressure ulcers. Although it is widely held that a minimum 30° incline is necessary to mitigate risk of ventilator-acquired pneumonia, it ...

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Crane BA,Wininger M,Kunsman M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of the authors' combination therapy protocol for keloid treatment. DESIGN:Retrospective. SETTING:Plastic surgery office-based outpatient setting in New York City. PATIENTS:Forty patients with 44 keloid scars requiring surgical excision....

journal_title：Advances in skin & wound care

authors： Jones ME,Hardy C,Ridgway J

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00