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1. 
   Japanese Resource Centre developed for clinicians attending WUWHS 2012

   The new Wounds International online Japanese resource centre has been developed to support clinicians attending the forthcoming World Union of Wound Healing Societies' (WUWHS) conference in Yokohama, Japan this September 2012.
2. 
   Wounds International announces its second global conference

   Following the huge success of our inaugural conference in Cape Town, South Africa, we are delighted to announce that the 2nd Wounds International Conference will be held in one of Asia’s most vibrant and exciting destinations, Kuala Lumpur, the capital city...
3. 
   Diary Dates 3(1)
   Wounds International March 3(1)
   
   
4. 
   Clinician survey to help develop a new prognostic wound test in the UK

   Cardiff University, Wales, UK, is welcoming clinicians to participate in a short online survey that will help develop a new prognostic test for wounds.
5. 
   World’s first protease diagnostic test for chronic wounds CE marked

   Systagenix has announced that WOUNDCHEK™ Protease Status has been CE marked, making it the first rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test for chronic wounds launched initially across Europe, South Africa and the Middle East.
6. 
   Toe pressure assessment can help prevent arterial disease complications

   Measuring toe pressure has shown to be cost-effective, convenient and efficient in detecting arterial disease and preventing complications, especially when calcified arteries in the ankles make it hard to detect a reliable arterial blood pressure (ABP).
7. 
   Downloadable mobile wound care system released for clinicians

   A new mobile app has just been released for clinicians to download, allowing them to conduct patient assessments and track wound progress without the need of an internet connection.
8. 
   Wound Update
   Wounds International 2(3) September

   Wound Update presents all the 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
9. 
   New Feature! Search the content of the Wounds International Virtual Conference by key therapy area

   The Wounds International Virtual Conference materials are now even easier to access, as all sessions and papers are now organised within the relevant therapy area.
10. 
    Silent pain frequently undiagnosed in diabetic patients

    Due to the subjectivity of pain symptoms in diabetic foot ulcer cases, a recent study has found that patients experiencing neuropathic pain often go undiagnosed.