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News from the field of wound care and wound healing - May, 2023

Recent Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel-Based Wound Dressing - Mdpi.com
Article by Luigia Serpico, Stefania Dello Iacono, Aniello Cammarano and Luca De Stefano (Italy - Gels). In this review, authors briefly resume the human skin’s structure and functions, as well as the wound healing phases; then, we present recent advances in stimuli-responsive hydrogels-based wound dressings.


Lactic Bacteria Accelerates Wound Healing - Technologynetworks.com
Complicated, hard-to-heal wounds are a growing medical problem and there are currently only two drugs approved with proven efficacy. In a new study on humans, researchers at Uppsala University show that treatment with a specific type of modified lactic acid bacteria works well and has a positive effect on the healing of wounds.


Microfibril-associated protein 5 and the regulation of skin scar formation - Nature.com
Article by Chen Han, Trevor R. Leonardo, Bruna Romana-Souza, Junhe Shi, Shalyn Keiser, Heidi Yuan, Mohamad Altakriti, Matthew J. Ranzer, Sammy Ferri-Borgogno et al. (USA, Brazil, China - Scientific Reports). Authors' findings suggest that MFAP5 regulates fibroblast function and influences scar formation in healing wounds.


The Antibacterial and Wound Healing Properties of Natural Products: A Review on Plant Species with Therapeutic Potential against Staphylococcus aureus Wound Infections - Mdpi.com
Article by Ana Elisa Belotto Morguette, Guilherme Bartolomeu-Gonçalves, Gabriella Maria Andriani, Giovana Elika Silveira Bertoncini et al. (Londrina, Brazil - Plants). This review highlights the main herbal preparations that have antimicrobial and healing activities with potential for the treatment of wound infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus.


Inflammatory cells dynamics control neovascularization and tissue healing after localized radiation induced injury in mice - Nature.com
Article by Céline Loinard, Mohamed Amine Benadjaoud, Bruno Lhomme, Stéphane Flamant, Jan Baijer and Radia Tamarat (Fontenay-aux-Roses, France - Communications Biology). The authors' data demonstrate the radiation-induced dynamic inflammatory waves and the major role of inflammatory cells in neovascularization.


Health policy approach to the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers - PubMed
Abstract by Borbála Cseh, Gyula Kincses, Zoltán Balogh and Csaba László Dózsa (Budapest, Miskolc - Orv. Hetil.)


Prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes at risk of ulceration: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
Abstract by Jaap J van Netten, Anita Raspovic, Lawrence A Lavery, Matilde Monteiro-Soares, Joanne Paton, Anne Rasmussen, Isabel C N Sacco and Sicco A Bus (The Netherlands, Australia, USA, Portugal, UK, Denmark, Brazil - Diabetes Metab Res Rev.).


Mesenchymal Stem Cells Pretreated with Collagen Promote Skin Wound-Healing - PubMed
Abstract by Zheng Kou, Balun Li, Aili Aierken, Ning Tan, Chenchen Li, Miao Han, Yuanxiang Jing, Na Li, Shiqiang Zhang, Sha Peng, Xianjun Zhao and Jinlian Hua (Xianyang, China - Int J Mol Sci.).


The feasibility of negative pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings in paediatric hand and foot burns protocol: a pilot, single-centre, randomised control trial - PubMed
Abstract by Emma Lumsden, Roy Kimble, Catherine McMillan, Kristen Storey, Robert S Ware and Bronwyn Griffin (Australia - Pilot Feasibility Stud.).


Metal-Organic Frameworks for Diabetic Wound Healing - Cureus.com
Article by Mohammad A. Alghamdi (Saudi Arabia). This work focuses on using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with different metal centers such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cobalt (Co), magnesium (Mg), and zirconium (Zr) for healing diabetic wounds as one of the most required clinical issues to be resolved. By figuring out the presented examples of this work, several potential research ideas can emerge to explore new porous materials or even new MOFs for more control over the healing process.


Surgical management of pressure ulcers in spinal cord injury patients - PubMed
Abstract by Sarah Rose Adamson, Sarah Whitty, Stephen Flood, Derek Neoh, Andrew Nunn, Ben Clegg and Sally Kiu-Huen Ng (Melbourne, Australia - ANZ J Surg.).


Biomedical Application Of Chitosan And Chitosan Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review - PubMed
Abstract by Yash Kankariya and Bappaditya Chatterjee (Mumbai, India - Curr Pharm Des.).


Guidelines on interventions to enhance healing of foot ulcers in people with diabetes (IWGDF 2023 update) - Wiley.com
Article by Pam Chen, Nalini Campillo Vilorio, Ketan Dhatariya, William Jeffcoate et al. (Australia, Dominican Republic, UK etc. - Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews). These wound healing recommendations should support improved outcomes for people with diabetes and ulcers of the foot, and the authors hope that widescale implementation will follow. However, although the certainty of much of the evidence on which to base the recommendations is improving, it remains poor overall.


Negative pressure wound therapy for treating pressure ulcers - Cochrane.org
The efficacy, safety, and acceptability of NPWT in treating pressure ulcers compared to usual care are uncertain due to the lack of key data on complete wound healing, adverse events, time to complete healing, and cost-effectiveness.


The feasibility of negative pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings in paediatric hand and foot burns protocol: a pilot, single-centre, randomised control trial - Biomedcentral.com
Article by Emma Lumsden, Roy Kimble, Catherine McMillan, Kristen Storey, Robert S. Ware and Bronwyn Griffin (Australia - Pilot and Feasibility Studies). This study will assess the feasibility, acceptability and safety of NPWT in paediatric hand and foot burns with secondary outcomes of time to re-epithelialisation, pain, itch, cost and scar formation.


Living microecological hydrogels for wound healing - Science.org
Article by Guopu Chen, Fengyuan Wang, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Yixuan Shang and Yuanjin Zhao (Nanjing, China - Science Advances). It was demonstrated that by optimizing the proportion of the encapsulated microorganism, the Chlorella could continuously produce oxygen to relieve hypoxia and support the proliferation of B. subtilis, while B. subtilis could eliminate the colonized pathogenic bacteria. Thus, the living microecological hydrogel (LMH) substantially promoted the healing of infected diabetic wounds.


Trends and treatments in wound and skin care - Hpnonline.com
Article by Brenda Silva. Industry professionals assert that it is not enough to have innovative products that are designed to increase healing and prevent further infections. Hospitals and healthcare facilities must also educate and train existing personnel in wound-treatment protocols in order to effectively stop the bleeding of patients and profits in the future.


Skin immunity in wound healing and cancer - Frontiers.org
Abstract by Tatyana Chtanova and Arnolda Jakovija (Australia - Front. Immunol.).


Transforming Wound Management: Nanomaterials and Their Clinical Impact - Mdpi.com
Article by Ashwini, Ashlesh Prabhu, Vishal Baliga, Shreesha Bhat, Siddarth T. Thenkondar, Yogendra Nayak and Usha Y. Nayak (Manipal, India - Pharmaceutics). This review article provides valuable insights into the potential role of individual nanoformulations used in wound dressings in promoting wound healing and preventing infections, and serves as an excellent resource for clinicians, researchers, and patients seeking improved healing outcomes.


Treatment of Recurrent Pressure Injury Using an Allograft Adipose Matrix - PubMed
Abstract by Igor Melnychuk and Cecily Thompson (USA - Adv Skin Wound Care).


The Caregiver’s Role in Pressure Injury Prevention - Woundsource.com
How can clinicians help support caregivers who look after family members with pressure injuries? In this interview, Kelly McFee, DNP, discusses how to educate caregivers on pressure injury prevention and what resources exist for caregivers for further insight.


Can Thermographic Imaging Discern Kennedy Lesions from Pressure Injuries? NPIAP Insights - Woundsource.com
Article by Karen Lou Kennedy-Evans and Leslie Ritter. The appearance of a Kennedy Lesion and a deep tissue pressure injury are often similar, and may challenge clinicians' ability to make a visible determination of the wound. Thermographic imaging may be used to measure and note temperature changes in a patient’s skin at the end of their life.


Secondary wound closure with a new transparent negative-pressure dressing - Springer.com
Abstract by Gunnar Loske (Hamburg, Germany - Die Chirurgie).


Postoperative drainage management and wound complications following resection of lower limb soft tissue tumors: a retrospective cohort study - Springer.com
Article by A. L. H. Gerken, P. Jawny, H. Weigl, C. Yang, J. Hardt, F. Menge, P. Hohenberger, C. Weiß, C. Reißfelder and J. Jakob (Mannheim, Germany - Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery). The proposed definition incorporates wound complications and drainage management while also being clinically relevant and easy to apply. It may serve as a standardized endpoint for assessing the postoperative course after resection of lower extremity soft tissue tumors.


Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Periplaneta Americana (Kangfuxin Liquid) Irrigation - PubMed
Abstract by Haojie Sun, Chengxin Yang, Xuekui Liu, Jun Liang and Houfa Geng (Jiangsu, China - Int J Low Extrem Wounds).


Pressure ulcer incidence in critically ill patients: Role of body mass index, nutrition therapy, and other non-nutritional factors - PubMed
Abstract by Giulia Valente Ciríaco, Luiz Antônio Alves de Menezes-Júnior, Wandeir Wagner de Oliveira, André Talvani and Silvana Mara Luz Turbino Ribeiro (Ouro Preto, Brazil - Clin Nutr ESPEN).


A diabetic foot wound healing assessment tool: A scoping review - Sciencedirect.com
Article by Suriadi Jais and Kharisma Pratama (Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Indonesia - Heliyon). Five tools for assessing chronic wounds were identified. The predictive validity and responsiveness of the DMIST (deep, maceration, infection, size, and tunneling) tool were supported by a sufficient rating based on evidence quality. This scoping review provides an overview of the measurement properties of available assessment tools for diabetic foot ulcers.


Discovery of Skin Cell Function Could Open Doors to Improved Burn Healing - Newswise.com
Az új kutatások azt sugallják, hogy a sérülés után a bőrt újjáépítő sejtjek – az úgynevezett fibroblasztok – kettős feladat ellátására képesek, ki is tisztítják a sérült szöveteket az égési sérülésekből és más sebekből, hogy helyet adjanak új bőrnek.


Bioactive Glasses for Soft and Hard Tissue Healing Applications – A Short Review - Mdpi.com
Article by Irina Negut and Carmen Ristoscu (Magurele, Romania - Applied Sciences). This short review summarizes the dynamic process of wound healing along with the basic concepts of bioactive glasses applied in this domain. Authors aimed to explore constructs which aid different phases of wound healing.


Bioactive Glasses for Soft and Hard Tissue Healing Applications – A Short Review - Mdpi.com
Article by Benjamin R. Freedman, Charles Hwang, Simon Talbot, Brian Hibler, Simon Matoori and David J. Mooney (USA - ScienceAdvances). The authors summarize advances in the development of novel drug, biologic products, and biomaterial therapies for wound healing for marketed therapies and those in clinical trials. They also share perspectives for successful and accelerated translation of novel integrated therapies for wound healing.


A Novel Strategy to Manage Below-Knee-Amputation (BKA) Stump Complications for Early Wound Healing and BKA Salvage - Sagepub.com
Article by Naveen Balan, Xin Qi, MS […] and Angela Neville (Torrance, USA - The American Surgeon). Utilization of a novel operative strategy for below-knee-amputation stump complications is effective in salvaging below-knee-amputations, particularly for patients without peripheral arterial disease.


Antioxidant Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Promotes Wound Healing in Mice - Mdpi.com
Article by Vajravathi Lakkim, Madhava C. Reddy, VijayaDurga V. V. Lekkala, Veeranjaneya Reddy Lebaka, Mallikarjuna Korivi and Dakshayani Lomada (India, China - Pharmaceutics). The authors' findings suggest that silver nanoparticles prepared from C. roseus and A. indica leaf extracts increased antioxidant status and improved the wound-healing process in mice.


Does rapid discharge after breast cancer surgery have an impact on wound healing and complications? COVID-19 pandemic experience - Wiley.com
Article by Gökhan Pösteki (İzmit, Turkey - International Wound Journal). Adaptation to an early discharge protocol for breast cancer surgeries may be an efficient way of practicing surgery in a pandemic. Early discharge with drains may be beneficial for patients.


Efficacy of shockwave-enhanced Aloe vera gel on full-thickness wound healing: experimental study - Semanticscholar.org
Article by Hesham Galal Mahran (Giza, Egypt - Physiotherapy Quarterly, 2020). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy may act as an efficient transdermal drug mediator as it maximized the healing effect of shockwave-combined Aloe vera gel on full-thickness wound healing.


Why Do Wavy Wounds Heal Faster Than Straight Wounds? - Technologynetworks.com
Wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds because shapes influence cell movements, a team of researchers at NTU Singapore study has found.


Human In Vitro Skin Models for Wound Healing and Wound Healing Disorders - PubMed
Abstract by Elisabeth Hofmann, Julia Fink, Anna-Lisa Pignet, Anna Schwarz et al. (Graz, Austria - Biomedicines).


Ischemia Impaired Wound Healing Model in the Rat-Demonstrating Its Ability to Test Proangiogenic Factors - PubMed
Abstract by Anna T Hofmann, Paul Slezak, Sabine Neumann, James Ferguson, Heinz Redl and Rainer Mittermayr (Vienna, Austria - Biomedicines).


Knowledge mapping of extracellular vesicles in wound healing: A bibliometric analysis (2002-2022) - Wiley.com
Article by Shao-hui Niu, Bei Li, Han-cheng Gu, Qiang Huang, Ya-qing Cheng, Chang Wang, Gang Cao, Qiaoli Yang, Dong-ping Zhang and Jian-chun Cao (Beijing, China - International Wound Journal). This is the first bibliometric study, which comprehensively summarises the research trend and development of extracellular vesicles and exocrine bodies in wound healing.


Osteomyelitis and Diabetic Foot Wounds: What You Need to Know - Woundsource.com
In this interview, Ronald Sherman, DPM, MBA, and Christopher Abularrage, MD, address the steps they take to treat infected diabetic foot wounds of varying degrees, especially those with osteomyelitis.


Immediate flap increases patient safety for deep sternal wound infection: A meta-analysis - PubMed
Abstract by Xiaotong Qiu, Xingwang Sun and Guobao Huang (China - Int Wound J.).


Tissue Dielectric Constant and Skin Stiffness Relationships in Lower Extremity Lymphedema - PubMed
Abstract by Harvey N Mayrovitz, Elham Shams, Andrea Astudillo and Aakangsha Jain (Davie, USA - Lymphat Res Biol.).


Cells and Processes in Wound Healing: More Recent Advances - Researchgate.net
Article by Montserrat Fernández-Guarino, María Luisa Hernández-Bule and Stefano Bacci (Italy). The purpose of this review is to summarize recent knowledge on the main processes that occur during wound healing, including the responses of various cell types and the molecular mechanisms involved. Particular attention is also dedicated to new therapies often involved in the resolution of wounds, whether acute or chronic.


Treatment of primary ventral and incisional hernias - Oup.com
Article by Mette Willaume Christoffersen and Nadia A Henriksen (Denmark - British Journal of Surgery). Patient-related risk factors compromising wound healing, such as obesity, smoking, low albumin level, and diabetes, also add to the complexity of the repair. Wound complications such as haematoma, seroma, and surgical-site infection are the most frequent complications.


Wound Debridement: Does It Really Help Healing? - Healthnews.com
Article by Heather Smith. Wound debridement involves removing foreign substances, dead tissues, or infected tissue from a wound bed to promote healing. The best method of debridement depends on the type of wound, if an infection is present, and the person’s medical history.


Antioxidant Activities of Natural Compounds from Caribbean Plants to Enhance Diabetic Wound Healing - Mdpi.com
Article by Laura Accipe, Alisson Abadie, Remi Neviere and Sylvie Bercion (France - Antioxidants). This study of the diabetic pro-healing activity of nine plants found in the Caribbean highlights, more particularly, the role of five polyphenolic compounds. At the end of this review, research perspectives are presented.


Reduced time to skin grafting in chronic wounds using an esterified hyaluronic acid matrix and negative pressure wound therapy - PubMed
Abstract by Tracy Robertson and Leonard Benitez (Bay City, USA - Wounds).


Hypoxia and IL-24 drive a sterile wound healing pathway - Nature.com
Abstract by Yvonne Bordon (Nature Reviews Immunology).


Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Inflammation and Tissue Regeneration - Mdpi.com
Article by Anne-Laure Favier and Krisztina Nikovics (Bretigny sur Orge, France - Biomedicines). Understanding the mechanisms of inflammation and tissue regeneration is of great scientific and clinical importance. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which they exert their effects are still largely unknown. The study of these processes is essential for the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at tissue repair.


Regeneration of fat cells from myofibroblasts during wound healing - Escholarship.org
Article by Maksim V. Plikus, Christian F. Guerrero-Juarez, Mayumi Ito, Yun Rose Li, Priya H. Dedhia et al. (USA, Germany, France - Science). The authors identify the myofibroblast as a plastic cell type that may be manipulated to treat scars in humans.


Effect of adjunctive prophylactic macrolides used at the caesarean section on endometritis and surgical site wound infection: A meta-analysis - PubMed
Abstract by Taiwei Zhang, Jiuchong Wang, Zhaozhao Hua, Xiaoyun Yao, Fang Zhang and Yiyuan Zhou (China - Int Wound J.).


Surgical site infection in skin surgery – An observational study - Wiley.com
Article by Justin Gabriel Schlager, Kathrin Patzer, Jens Wallmichrath, Lars E. French, Elena Kunrad, Sophia Schlingmann, Daniel Stiefel, Benjamin Kendziora and Daniela Hartmann (Germany, USA - International Wound Journal). Large defects, surgery of cutaneous malignancy, postoperative bleeding, and delayed flap closure increase the risk for SSI. High-risk locations are the ears and lower extremities.


Electrospun wound dressings with antibacterial function: a critical review of plant extract and essential oil incorporation - Tandfonline.com
Article by Cláudia Mouro and Isabel C. Gouveia (Covilhã, Portugal - Critical Reviews in Biotechnology). A general overview of the benefits of EOs and medicinal plant extracts is presented, describing their intrinsic properties and biotechniques for their incorporation into wound dressings.


Potential of nanoemulsions for accelerated wound healing: innovative strategies - PubMed
Abstract by Jatin Chhabra, Hitesh Chopra, Rakesh Pahwa, Neha Raina, Karan Wadhwa, Swati Saini et al. (India - Int J Surg.).


Hypergranulation Tissue: What It Is and How to Treats - Woundsource.com
Article by Laura Swoboda. The small bright red cobblestone texture of healthy granulation tissue is just that: a granule of new collagen and the new growth of capillaries. Hypergranulation is the excessive growth of granulation tissue, a symptom of a dysfunctional wound environment.


Barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention in hospitals: A mixed methods systematic review - PubMed
Abstract by Zijing Wu, Bing Song, Yu Liu, Yongzhen Zhai, Si Chen and Frances Lin (China, Australia - J Tissue Viability).


Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Adults With Prone Positioning Using Manual Method Versus Specialty Bed: A Retrospective Comparison Cohort Study - PubMed
Abstract by Jacqueline M DeMellow, Harbir Dhillon, Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, Daniel Pacitto and Teri M Kozik (USA - J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs.).


Pilot Study: The Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - Mdpi.com
Article by Katarzyna Latusek, Adrianna Słotwińska-Pawlaczyk, Aleksandra Warakomska, Magdalena Kubicka-Musiał, Rafał Wiench and Bogusława Orzechowska-Wylęgała (Poland - Healthcare). The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy seems to have considerable benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes.


Critical Care Rehabilitation of the Burn Patient - PubMed
Abstract by Jill M Cancio and William S Dewey (Fort Sam Houston, USA - Surg Clin North Am.).


Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Applied on Various Wound Types. An Interventional Case Series - Lww.com
Article by Neha Amin, Bounthavy Homsombath, John Rumbaugh, Beretta Craft-Coffman, Shawn P. Fagan, et al. (USA, Switzerland - J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs.). The single-use NPWT system achieved multiple individualized treatment objectives in a variety of wound types. Individually selected goals of therapy were met by all study participants who completed the study.


Topical negative pressure wound therapy to prevent wound complications following caesarean delivery in high-risk obstetric patients: A randomised controlled trial - PubMed
Abstract by Maritza G Gonzalez, M Elisa Barske, Kristine B Kjellsson, Kathylynn Saboda, Heather A Reed and Meghan G Hill (Tucson, USA - Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol.).


The Role of Extracellular Matrix in Wound Healing - Lww.com
Article by Pingping Lin, Guohong Zhang and Hang Li (China - Dermatologic Surgery). Abnormal scarring remains a challenging condition with unmet satisfactory treatments. Illumination of extracellular matrix composition and functions in wound healing process will allow for the development of targeted therapies in the future.


Optimization of Surface-Engineered Micropatterns on Bacterial Cellulose for Guided Scar-Free Skin Wound Healing - Mdpi.com
Article by Haiyan Liu, Yang Hu, Xiuping Wu, Rong Hu and Yingyu Liu (China - Biomolecules). This study further addresses the potential of adopting surface micropatterning strategies to promote skin wounds towards scar-free outcomes.


Ultra-Thick Amniotic Membrane Allograft as a Successful Treatment for a Traumatic, Complex Lower Extremity Wound - Hmpgloballearningnetwork.com
Video by Christopher Stewart (USA). The author has used the amniotic tissue probably 700 to 800 times in his practice, and he thinks it's a very durable solution for soft tissue coverage, especially in cases such as this where there's limited reconstructive options for the patient and it provides a form of regenerative healing, which has not been shown in some of the previous literature or previous soft tissue coverage solutions. And he would recommend this type of tissue to any wound care physician as an option for their patients.


Clinical performance characteristics for bordered foam dressings in the treatment of complex wounds: An international wound dressing technology expert panel review - Wiley.com
Article by Nick Santamaria, Kevin Woo, Dimitri Beeckman, Paulo Alves, Breda Cullen, Amit Gefen, José Luis Lázaro-Martínez et al. (Australia, Canada, Belgium, UK, Israel, Spain, USA - International Wound Journal). The aim of this article is to identify and describe clinical practice performance characteristics for bordered foam dressings in the treatment of complex wounds. The authors' recently published systematic review of outcomes and applied measurement instruments for the use of bordered foam dressings in complex wounds has led to them identifying a range of important clinical and patient-centred issues related to this dressing class.


Impact of Canine Amniotic Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media on the Wound Healing Process: In Vitro and In Vivo Study - Mdpi.com
Article by Filip Humenik, Marcela Maloveská, Nikola Hudáková, Patrícia Petroušková, Zuzana Šufliarska, Ľubica Horňáková, Alexandra Valenčáková et al. (Kosice, Slovakia - IJMS). The aim of this study was to provide a beneficial treatment effect of mesenchymal stem cell products derived from the canine amniotic membrane (AM-MSC) on the complicated wound healing process in dogs.


Effect of Ointment Base on the Skin Wound-Healing Deficits in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rat - Jst.go.jp
Article by Hiroko Otake, Yu Mano, Saori Deguchi, Fumihiko Ogata, Naohito Kawasaki and Noriaki Nagai (Osaka, Japan - Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin). The authors' findings provide information for the selection of ointment bases useful for application to skin wounds in patients with diabetes.


Carboxylated nanocellulose for wound healing applications – Increase of washing efficiency after chemical pre-treatment and stability of homogenized gels over 10 months - Sciencedirect.com
Article by Gary Chinga-Carrasco, Eva Pasquier, Amalie Solberg, Ingebjørg Leirset, Jasna S. Stevanic, Jennifer Rosendahl and Joakim Håkansson (Norway, Sweden - Carbohydrate Polymers). The study reveals some physiochemical instability of highly charged TEMPO CNFs that should be taken into consideration in production and evaluation of TEMPO CNF as biomaterials for biomedical applications.


Lights, fluorescence, action-Influencing wound treatment plans including debridement of bacteria and biofilms - PubMed
Abstract by Ashley Jacob, Laura M Jones, Raymond J Abdo, Sebastian F Cruz-Schiavone, Robert Skerker, Wayne J Caputo, Nathan Krehbiel et al. (Canada, USA - Int Wound J.).


Evaluation of an antibacterial peptide-loaded amniotic membrane/silk fibroin electrospun nanofiber in wound healing - PubMed
Abstract by Mehrdad Moosazadeh Moghaddam, Behrouz Farhadie, Reza Mirnejad and Hamid Kooshki (Tehran, Iran - Int Wound J.).


Decreasing Patient Wait Time and Increasing Patient Experience - Woundsource.com
Article by Hannah Fell. In this interview, Jennifer Bouchard describes how, despite methods to create time and space for each patient, her clinic faced limitations. As a result, the clinic made vital changes in its workflow, which, in turn, helped not only increase the number of patients they could see but also decreased patient wait time.


Wound Care Transitions: What Are the Obstacles to Care? - Woundsource.com
Scott Bolhack shares the issues and complexities he's seen in patient transitions across care settings like post-acute hospital and hospice care. Through the "Wound Provider Checklist" he presented at SAWC Spring 2023, and hopes this tool simplifies the complexities of patient transition through care.


The Potential of Topical Therapy for Diabetic Wounds: A Narrative Review - PubMed
Abstract by Umme Salma Rangwala, Fatema Tashrifwala, Nikita N Egbert and Abuzar A Asif (India, Mauritius, USA - Cureus).


Preparing to Repair in Diabetic Wound Care: Insights from an Expert - Hmpgloballearningnetwork.com
Article by Matthew Regulski (USA). Over years of practice, participation in research, and educating colleagues, author feels it is vital to cover these basic concepts, because they apply each and every time we encounter a wound. This process involves time-time in evaluation, in treatment, in educating patients and families. But it is critical to invest that time.


Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of dressing containing Silver (Ag coat) in the process of healing skin blisters caused by limb fractures: a clinical trial study - PubMed
Abstract by Mehdi Teimouri and Sahar Sadat Lalehzar (Isfahan, Iran - BMC Surg.).


The effect of incisional negative pressure wound therapy on the improvement of postoperative cosmetic suture wounds and scar hyperplasia - PubMed
Abstract by Yanjun Liu, Mingze Xu, Zheng Wang, Xiaoshu Zhu and Jianguo Xu (Shanghai, China - Int Wound J.).