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  1. Diabetic Foot Study Group 2013: 20-22 September 2013 - early registration deadline
    Diabetic Foot Study Group 2013: 20-22 September 2013 - early registration deadline

    The 11th meeting of the Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) will take place in Sitges, Spain 20-22 September 2013.

  2. Update from EPUAP
    Update from EPUAP

    The 16th Annual Meeting of the EPUAP will be held in Vienna, Austria August 28-30th 2013 in collaboration with APUPA the Austrian Society for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers.

  3.  International e-survey form core competencies in wound care education
    International e-survey form core competencies in wound care education

    A recent study has used an e-survey to determine international core competencies that can help achieve a uniform education and performance structure for wound care professionals with the aim to standardise the definition and position of specialised nurses...

  4. Wound digest 4(1)
    Wound digest 4(1) VIEW PDF
    March 4(1)

    This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers.

  5. Global wound care made local
    Global wound care made local VIEW PDF

    Bringing the international and Asian Pacific wound care community together to share experiences and best practice.

  6. HBO therapy not found to improve diabetic foot outcomes
    HBO therapy not found to improve diabetic foot outcomes

    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) has been shown to lack efficacy for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and does not help prevent amputation.

  7. Wound care 'Courses' section updated on Wounds International
    Wound care 'Courses' section updated on Wounds International

    Wounds International has recently updated its 'Courses' section on the website to reflect up-to-date information on several wound care-related education courses for healthcare professionals.

  8. Award-winning flowable wound matrix launched in Europe
    Award-winning flowable wound matrix launched in Europe

    Integra® Lifescience has received European Union (EU) CE Mark certification for its Integra® Flowable Wound Matrix.

  9. News 3(4)
    News 3(4) VIEW PDF
    December 2012 3(4)

    News Update presents up-to-date wound care news, including the latest from associations, clinicians and industry. If you have a news item for the next edition, please email the editor at: scalne@woundsinternational.com