Onduo, a Verily-Sanofi joint venture focused on digitally-driven diabetes management, is looking to further protect its members from foot ulcers and limb loss. Orpyx Medical Technologies’ diabetic foot ulcer sensors for its members.
Read MoreTraditionally, a 30-day postoperative period is used to assess outcomes in surgery. However, it is not clear if this is sufficient. Our study assessed readmissions and their risk factors following the surgical repair of pressure ulcers in a 90-day postoperative period.
Read MoreThough there are many medical devices that can be used in the care of advanced wounds, there is significant clinical research to support that biological therapies provide superior healing ability.
Read MoreMost bells heard this time of year are associated with the holidays, but for Rev. Ronald Brauer, at least one chime marked a significant accomplishment for which he is thankful. Brauer recently struck the “healing bell” at the La Porte Hospital Wound Care Center to mark the completion of his successful treatment of a dangerous foot ulcer.
Read MoreCody Regional Health’s Wound Care Center served 183 new patients in its second year of operation, amounting to 1,796 visits during the year.
Read More15% of the 425 million people in the U.S. living with diabetes develop foot ulcers. This is called diabetic foot ulcers, and it is said to increase the risk of death on a person by up to 2.5 times. Treating the ulcer with current means takes around 120 days.
Read MoreChronic skin wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure wounds and other chronic skin wounds affect more than 6 million people in the U.S. alone, with the cost of treatments mounting to $25 billion each year.
Read MoreThe National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®) Board of Directors today announced the departure Cheryl Robillard, PT, WCC, CLT. Robillard has reached the five-term limit of service.
Read MoreA growing number of people with diabetes in the U.S. are losing toes and feet to the disease by the time they reach middle age, according to a study that suggests a reversal after years of progress against diabetes.
Read MoreHMP, a leader in healthcare events and education and the creator and organizer of the annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring meeting, today announced a new five-year agreement with the Wound Healing Society (WHS), the premier scientific organization focused on wound healing.
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