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1. 
   Wound Digest 3(2) VIEW PDF
   June Issue 3 Volume 2

   This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
2. 
   Cadaveric skin donated for leg ulcer grafts

   University Hospital South Manchester (UHSM), in the UK, has begun trials using donated skin from cadavers as grafts to treat leg ulcers.
3. 
   The Virtual Conference celebrates one successful year

   13 April 2012: Today is the one year anniversary of the launch of the Virtual Conference, showcasing recorded sessions and resources from Wounds International’s first conference held in Cape Town, South Africa last year.
4. 
   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...
5. 
   Wound digest Issue 3(1)
   Wounds International March 3(1)

   This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
6. 
   Monitoring wound fluid can indicate wound severity

   A recent study has found that measuring the amount of uric acid present in wound fluid can help to distinguish the wound’s severity.
7. 
   Topical morphine has little benefit for pain management in leg ulcers

   In a recent double blind placebo-controlled trial, application of morphine gel to chronic leg ulcers showed no clinical significance in comparison to placebo gel.
8. 
   Wound digest 2(4)
   Wounds International 2(4) November

   This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
9. 
   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).
10. 
    Two different bandaging methods equivalent for healing leg ulcers

    A recent study comparing four-layer (4LB) and short-stretch bandaging (SSB) techniques has found that both methods are equally successful for treating leg ulcers in community care settings.