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Conference UPDATES

The 12th Annual Scottish Wound Care conference      
Now in its 12th year, the Wounds UK Scottish Conference continues on 15 September 2011, at the Glasgow Marriot. This is an unrivalled opportunity for nurses in Scotland to attend a one-day event that discusses the many challenges for wound care practitioners across all health care settings — from primary to secondary services and care homes.
This conference offers an excellent opportunity for all nurses and podiatrists interested or involved in the management of wounds to come along and hear experts in their field present on a wide range of subjects relating to tissue viability.
To see the agenda and register visit: http://www.wounds-uk.com/events.php?eventid=31

Wounds UK Harrogate 2011, call for papers
This year the Wounds UK Harrogate conference will be held 14–16 November 2011 at the Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate, UK
Poster abstract submissions are due 15 September 2011.
To receive guidelines please email enquiries@wounds-uk.com

Clinical UPDATE

Glass fibres significantly decrease scarring
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Nurses develop bespoke wound care resources in the States of Jersey
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Colour-changing dressing responsive to wound temperature
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Study to explain varying pressure ulcer rates in nursing homes
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Honey removes dead tissue faster than hydrogel
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Wound probing reduces infection in surgical site wounds
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Da Vinci-inspired sled device assesses skin friction and barrier treatments
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Wounds International Book Review
Surgical Dressings and Wound Management by Dr Stephen Thomas

The initial chapters provide a clear explanation of the structure and function of the skin, wound classification and the mechanisms of healing. It is unusual to see costs included in a book as this is not often covered, although it has a very strong influence on treatment decisions.

The book provides a comprehensive examination of dressings from their development, testing and specific properties and uses. It is essential to choose a dressing that this is based on a clear understanding of how it meets the needs of an individual wound. The book also focuses on negative pressure therapy.

My overall impression is that this is an essential text for wound care clinicians as it is readable, well-illustrated and well-referenced with a depth of information, in particular, on wound treatments and wound products.
Geoff Sussman, Associate Professor

Industry NEWS

New suturing material saves time in closing caesarean sections
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Free NPWT wound management iPhone app launched
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Burn victims treated via telemedicine
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Clinician-in-a-computer assesses wounds and sends dressings to patients
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Zero tolerance approach results in reduced pressure ulcer incidence
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Portable negative pressure wound therapy system allows more patients to be treated
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Point-of-care protease test to change global wound care
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PEOPLE

Volunteers in Ghana train to detect fatal Buruli ulcers
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Clinician uses mobile phones to educate patients in developing countries
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Cuban clinicians assisting Algeria in diabetic foot treatment
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Campaign fights to add pictures of smoking-related amputation to cigarette boxes
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Harm to civilians sparks anti-explosives campaign
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Iranian nurses lack training in pressure ulcer care
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