Biofilm

The process of wound healing ideally progresses from inflammation to epithelialization and, finally, remodeling. If at any point bacterial (or fungal) colonization becomes prominent, the process of wo...

In “Wound Culturing 101 – How to Correctly Obtain a Wound Culture” at WoundCon Summer, Susie Seaman, NP, MSN, CWCN, CWS, and Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS led the audience through a review of pearls and pit...

By the WoundSource Editors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define a surgical site infection (SSI) as "an infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the s...

By Chinenye Queen Ezike and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are the most common cause of lower extremity ulcerations, affecting about 1% of the US population. Recurrenc...

In this interview, Dr. Kane and his team discuss the use of an alternative to sharp debridement, ultrasound therapy, and how this therapy has improved outcomes. ...

In this interview, learn why early detection is key in treating wound infections and getting wounds back on the path to healing....

By Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club An appropriate timeline to initiate biofilm-based wound care (BBWC) has been a topic of question since the incorporation of bio...

By Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club Chronic wounds require an increased amount of oxygen to help with cellular function and growth. They often manifest with biofil...

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club Delayed healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is the result of the polymicrobial structures of DFUs and the buildup of biofilms. ...

By Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Journal Review Club Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series....