Wellbeing and concordance
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News Resources
‘Home away from home’ built for wounded soldiersA new purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, will provide wounded soldiers and their visitors with a ‘home away from home’ during the soldier’s hospital stay.
Free online guest lecture on wellbeingDelegates can register to watch the guest lecture on 15 May 2012 at 06.00AM, 12.30PM and 18.30PM GMT. This will be broadcast in English wih subtitles in GERMAN, ITALIAN and SPANISH.
Wounds International announces its second global conferenceFollowing 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...
Onion gel helps treat hypertrophic scarringA study has found that using an onion extract gel mixed with a silicone derivative significantly decreases pain, itching and pigmentation in hypertrophic scar treatment.
Wound Update
Wounds International 2(3) SeptemberWound 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
Cultural beliefs affect patients’ perceptions of quality of lifeA recent study shows that cultural beliefs may influence patients’ ability to manage their own wounds and assess their own health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Common antiseptics could increase life expectancyIn a recent study, two antiseptics commonly found in hospitals, octenidine and polyhexanide, were shown to positively impact wounds, potentially increasing life expectancy.
Colour-changing dressing responsive to wound temperatureA new fabric has been developed at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia that changes colour depending on the state of the wound beneath.
New programme steps in to reduce amputation rates in TanzaniaA programme that trains clinicians in diabetic foot management has been launched in Tanzania, increasing patient awareness and decreasing rates of amputation.
Virtual Exhibition provides invaluable resources for cliniciansThe Wounds International Virtual Exhibition is an invaluable resource for those interested in learning more about the different wound care products available for clinicians, as well as wound care organisations.
