Poor mechanical properties of chitosan hydrogels limit their applications as the wound dressing. To overcome this drawback, we abandoned the traditional glacial acetic acid method but adopted a LiOH/urea solvent system to synthesize chitosan hydrogel.
Read MoreDiabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of type-1 and type-2 diabetes. About 10–15% of patients with diabetes develop foot ulcers. A validated foot ulcer classification system that will support the development of treatment strategis is necessary for clinicians managing DFUs. More than 10 classification systems have been described by researchers.
Read MoreLAVIORInc. Is a leading manufacturer and distributor of pioneering, natural skin care products that effectively treat and heal diabetic wounds and ulcers and other dermatological problems. All LAVIOR skincare solutions are based on the unique AGS BOTANICAL extract, a breakthrough formula made of the most active ingredients of organic InulaViscosa, formulated with other leading medicinal botanicals.
Read MoreSince it first launched with $100 million in the bank earlier this year, Gossamer Bio has been on something of a roll. In June, the company forged a $420 million developmental agreement with Aerpio Therapeutics and this morning Gossamer announced it closed a $230 million Series B funding round.
Read MoreThe Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center has earned a Center of Distinction Award for Clinical Excellence from Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
Read MoreObjective: This study aimed to prepare an eco-friendly dressing using a chitin-derived membrane with amphipathic anion/quaternary ammonium salt designed for antibacterial purposes.
Read MoreBaptist Health Wound Care wants your family to stay safe this summer by taking appropriate action against summer bites, burns and cuts. Fast facts: Over the past 30 years more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. Mosquitoes transmit several serious diseases including malaria, dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
Read MoreObjective: This study aimed to prepare an eco-friendly dressing using a balsa-derived membrane with lysozymes designed for antibacterial purposes.
Read MorePharmacists are being urged to take a leading role in dealing with chronic wounds during Wound Awareness Week. Chronic wounds are a “hidden affliction,” says Wounds Australia, ahead of the awareness week which runs from 15 to 21 July 2018. Although chronic wounds can be healed, they often go untreated because Australians are “blind to wounds,” the organisation says.
Read MoreSugar Grove Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on July 9. Join Michael Bradford, Program Director, and Sharon Strek, Clinical Nurse Manager, of the Wound Care Center at Rush Copley, to learn about proper skin, foot and wound care. Understand changes to the skin related to age as well as the do’s and don’ts of basic foot and skin care.
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