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April 16th, 2021

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Pressure injuries (PIs) are prevalent in facilities where many of the patients are bedridden or confined to a wheelchair. PIs, also referred to as pressure ulcers or even bedsores, are caused by insufficient...

March 24th, 2021

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The challenges of treating lower extremity wounds for podiatrists can feel more often like a marathon than a sprint. Complex and chronic wounds can add further stress on the patient and physician alike and make...

March 19th, 2021

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The treatment of wounds has advanced significantly over the years and has involved a variety of therapy options, but the percentage of wounds that heal after 12 weeks remains at a mere 40%. One idea to improve...

March 4th, 2021

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A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a wound that has a higher risk of becoming chronic, leading to amputation and, in some cases, even death. Currently, the Wagner and Texas classification are used worldwide to...

February 5th, 2021

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Hard-to-heal wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, and venous leg ulcers, comprise a significant portion of health care visits, and these wounds place a physical and economic burden on many...

January 15th, 2021

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Chronic wounds require an increased amount of oxygen to help with cellular function and growth. They often manifest with biofilm, slough, and necrotic tissue, all of which deprive cells of the oxygen they need...

December 17th, 2020

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One of the most severe complications of the diabetic foot is diabetic osteomyelitis. The diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis requires clinical suspicion of infection, and an associated soft tissue...

October 1st, 2020

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Chronic diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 13% of the United States population. Chronic diabetic foot ulcers, or DFU, are defined by the authors as, “nonhealing ulcers of the foot lasting more than 3...

September 18th, 2020

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An appropriate timeline to initiate biofilm-based wound care (BBWC) has been a topic of question since the incorporation of biofilm therapy was introduced. In hard-to-heal delayed wounds, it is largely agreed...

September 2nd, 2020

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Venous leg ulcerations (VLUs) are a common and often chronic pathology, and these wounds diminish the quality of life and increase the financial burden for affected patients. A recent article estimates...

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October 30th, 2019

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The advancement of technology and the introduction of the World Wide Web have allowed information to be a click of a button away for health care providers as well as patients. This advancement led to the demand...

Mesenchymal stem cells to heal diabetic foot ulcers
September 26th, 2019

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Article Title: Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improve Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Authors: Cao Y, Gang X, Wang G
Journal: J Diabetes Res....

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September 12th, 2019

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Delayed healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is the result of the polymicrobial structures of DFUs and the buildup of biofilms. Wound debridement is an essential part of wound bed preparation (WBP) that helps to...

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August 22nd, 2019

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Article Title: Efficacy of Cadexomer Iodine in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers: A Randomized, Multicenter, Controlled Trial
Authors: Radhakkrishnan R, Kethavath SN,...

Entropic Wound Cycle
August 2nd, 2019

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Article Title: Using the Entropic Wound Cycle as the Basic for Making Effective Treatment Choices
Authors: Mcguire, J, Sebag JA, Solnik, J
Journal:...

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July 18th, 2019

Article Title: Graduating Student Nurses' and Student Podiatrists' Wound Care Competence: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kielo E, Salminen L, Suhonen R, Puukka P, Stolt M
Journal: J Wound Care. 2019;28(3):136-145
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July 11th, 2019

Article Title: Pressure Injury Progression and Factors Associated With Different End-Points in a Home Palliative Care Setting: A Retrospective Chart Review Study
Authors: Artico M, D’Angelo D, Piredda M, et al
Journal: J Pain Symptom...

Velcro devices for Venous Ulcers
July 1st, 2019

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May 23rd, 2019

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May 6th, 2019

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April 22nd, 2019

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April 10th, 2019

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June 28th, 2018

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June 14th, 2018

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
March 29th, 2018

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
March 8th, 2018

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
February 22nd, 2018

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January 18th, 2018

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January 4th, 2018

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
December 14th, 2017

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December 12th, 2017

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November 30th, 2017

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October 4th, 2017

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
September 19th, 2017

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
September 6th, 2017

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Wound Care Journal Club Review
August 17th, 2017

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literature review
March 31st, 2017

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March 28th, 2017

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March 27th, 2017

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wound care journal club
March 23rd, 2017

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

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March 16th, 2017

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

wound care journal club
January 5th, 2017

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

December 8th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

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July 27th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

WoundSource journal club blog
July 15th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

wound care literature review club
June 30th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

chicken egg use in wound healing
June 15th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

May 20th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

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May 5th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to...

wound care journal club
April 21st, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

Wound Care Literature Review
January 7th, 2016

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

Wound Care Literature Review
December 16th, 2015

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

December 3rd, 2015

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

Wound Care Literature Review
November 19th, 2015

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

Journal Club Review
October 28th, 2015

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Journal Club Review
October 13th, 2015

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Editor's note: This post is part of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) journal review club blog series. In each blog post, a TUSPM student will review a journal article relevant to wound...

Vashe Wound Solution
April 2nd, 2015

By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

An important aspect of the field of wound care is the proper preparation of the wound bed. Key points in wound bed preparation include minimizing exudate, assistance in the facilitation of the body’s healing process, and...

March 12th, 2015

By Tasneem Masqati and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

The majority of the wounds of the lower extremity are of arterial, venous or neurotrophic(diabetic) origin.

Bloodstop iX
February 25th, 2015

By Emily Keeter and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

BloodSTOP iX is an absorbable, bioresorbable, lipophilic, animal-free hemostat, which resembles and is designed to handle like gauze. BloodSTOP iX is composed of etherized oxidized regenerated cellulose, which allows it to...

Remedy Products by Medline
February 5th, 2015

By Cerise Adams and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Our skin is the largest organ in our body requiring a significant amount of vascular support to stay healthy and protective. As we get older, our circulation slows down just when our skin needs more support and more...

December 24th, 2014

By Evangelia Athanasoula and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

The sorbion sachet wound dressing, manufactured by sorbion GmbH & Co. in Germany and marketed in the US by Alliqua Biomedical, is a high capacity dressing that absorbs and holds wound exudate, removes some wound...

December 18th, 2014

By Rizwan Tai and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of adults between the ages of 18-79 with newly diagnosed diabetes has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Foot ulcers are a major complication of...

December 2nd, 2014

By Tedman L. Tan and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

The management of diabetic foot ulcers is becoming an increasingly significant concern with the growing population of patients with diabetes in the United States. Most amputations involving the lower extremity in patients...

gauze
November 20th, 2014

By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

There are many different kinds of >wound dressings available. Choosing one to use depends on the unique characteristics of the wound. According to Watson and Hodgkin, the ideal wound dressing should exhibit a number of...

marathon liquid skin protectant
October 23rd, 2014

By Peter Smith and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Marathon® Liquid Skin Protectant by Medline Industries, Inc. is a versatile non-stinging barrier film that provides protection for at-risk skin or damaged skin. Marathon® comes in single use applicator tubes that have a built...

October 8th, 2014

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. Recurrence rates for VLUs are also extremely high and ulcers can remain for weeks to years,...

October 1st, 2014

By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Hemostasis, the resolution of bleeding, consists of several intricate and controlled steps: platelet activation, coagulation, and vascular repair. Whether bleeding is caused by surgery, trauma, or wound debridement,...

September 24th, 2014

By Bradley W. Lind and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Venous leg ulcers are a type of lower extremity wound complicated by excess fluid production, periwound edema, and high bioload produced by venous insufficiency often leading to secondary lymphedema. The Coban™ 2 Layer...

August 27th, 2014

By Elliot Fialkoff and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

There are numerous causes for ulcerations including pressure, venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, and neuropathic wounds. All have very different characteristics and require very different interventions. One...

August 18th, 2014

By Sejal Bhojani and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

RTD® (Retro-Tech Dressing) is a foam wound dressing that has been designed to promote healing in chronic wounds by utilizing silver ion (Ag+), gentian violet (GV), and methylene blue (MB). Ag+ ions kill bacteria in the...

August 1st, 2014

By Elliot Fialkoff and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Ulcers, wounds, and burns come in many different shapes and sizes based in part on their etiology, which also varies dramatically. As many different etiologies as there are for various dermatological insults, there is an...

July 18th, 2014

By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Compression therapies work to restore circulation, reduce edema, and enhance tissue stability. With the myriad of compression options available, sorting through which treatments are best for each patient can be a...

July 10th, 2014

By Brittany Charmaine Sumpter and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

Drawtex™ wound dressings utilize a hydroconductive material to aid the clinician in wound bed preparation. It is a highly absorbent wound dressing that facilitates the movement of wound exudates into and...

July 3rd, 2014

By James McGuire, DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc

The world of wound care is getting more complicated by the day. New products emerge almost weekly and further confuse the practitioner who is bombarded with ads and weekly visits from company representatives who tout the benefits of their...