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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating the first Wounds International Conference]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9733&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Meeting the need for global wound care education]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8819&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I am delighted to report that the launch of Wounds International has been very well received by clinicians and industry, confirming that there is indeed a  genuine need for a ‘journal‘ providing short, interesting, reliable and relevant content that is free and easily accessible to clinicians all over the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The diabetic foot in Russia: Has the Eastern bloc gotten the message?]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8786&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In our guest editorial, Professor Irina Gurieva reviews the advances in diabetic foot care in Russia since 1985.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Askina® Calgitrol® Made Easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10266&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Silver has considerable antimicrobial activity, even against many antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, and in recent years has increasingly been used in wound dressings to reduce bacterial bioburden[1]. Silver may be incorporated into dressings in a number of different forms, most notably as elemental silver or in the ionic state. Ag+ is the ionic form, which has been demonstrated to have a broad antimicrobial effect[2]. This document describes the mode of action, supporting evidence and practical application of a range of silver products (Askina® Calgitrol®), all of which contain ionic silver in the form of a patented silver alginate matrix.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MMPs made easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=21&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article describes what MMPs are and the importance of their role in normal and disrupted wound healing. It discusses the relevance of MMPs to clinical practice, including content and potential interventions aimed at modulating their activity]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Système de compression  3M™ Coban™ 2 Made Easy (Français) ]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10105&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Le système de compression 3M™ Coban™ 2 a été conçu pour pallier certains problèmes pouvant être associés aux systèmes de compression à plusieurs composants comme les bandages à quatre couches ou les bas de contention. Ce système, composé de deux bandes différentes, bénéficie d’une application facile et rapide[1], et offre une pression efficace et constante pour traiter efficacement les œdèmes[2-4]. Le système de compression 3M™ Coban™ 2 a aussi démontré que le phénomène de glissement était réduit5 et qu’il convenait à un très grand nombre de patients6. Cet article décrit pourquoi, quand et comment utiliser ce produit de manière sûre et efficace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vacuum Assisted Closure® Therapy: Science & Practice]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=180&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vacuum Assisted Closure® Therapy: science & practice provides clear, practical information on the use of Vacuum Assisted Closure® Therapy (V.A.C.®), for clinicians involved in the care of patients with complex wounds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving outcomes in patients with diabetic foot complications in Tanzania: a model for the developing world]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8817&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This short report describes the problem of foot complications in patients with diabetes in Tanzania. It focuses on the scope of the problem, the barriers to effective care that have led to this situation and the introduction of an integrated programme for improving outcomes, involving active surveillance, microbiology and staff training. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Innovations in diabetic foot care: Using a wound healing timeline for advanced therapies]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8813&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Diabetic foot ulcers and associated wound care methodologies have been the subject of rigorous research during the last decade. It is important for clinicians to educate themselves on the latest therapies and incorporate them into wound care protocols appropriately. This report reviews innovations in diabetic foot care from a US perspective and provides a guide to the effective use of advanced therapies, including debridement, promotion of granulation tissue and wound closure, to help clinicians achieve optimum wound healing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A paradigm shift is needed in diabetic foot care]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8809&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This short paper explains why clinicians should place greater emphasis on the management of diabetic foot ulcers of neuroischaemic origin. It also calls for a new classification system to help decide when vascular intervention is necessary in patients with neuroischaemic ulcers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Innovative approaches to diabetic foot care in Italy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8808&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This short report reviews recent advances in the management of the diabetic foot in Italy and the importance of an integrated approach to care. It focuses on the work of the Diabetic Foot Clinic at the University Hospital of Pisa, which has contributed to research into offloading devices and the use of antiseptics. This has led to improvements in diabetic foot management. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing a neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer in rural Australia]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8806&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This case study highlights some of the issues involved in managing a patient with a neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer in rural Australia, and explores the importance of concordance, patient and healthcare professional education and a multidisciplinary team/clinic approach.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Postoperative management of a diabetic foot ulcer in Saudi Arabia]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=8803&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This case study focuses on the postoperative care of a man with a diabetic foot ulcer. It describes the wide-ranging effects that foot ulceration can have on psychological and social wellbeing, and emphasises the need for multidisciplinary care.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cleansing diabetic foot wounds: Tap water or saline?]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9636&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is an ongoing debate in the healthcare profession regarding wound cleansing with common tap water: is it safe for use, or should sterile saline be the only option? The impact of poor cleansing choices by healthcare professionals can have serious consequences for those with chronic and vulnerable diabetic foot wounds. The authors review the evidence for the use of tap water to cleanse diabetic foot wounds, discuss the risks that must be assessed, and evaluate how the method of cleansing – as well as the solution that is used – plays a role in managing risk. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diabetic foot care in mainland China]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9637&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Diabetes is a major non-communicable disease worldwide. There are now some 40 million people with diabetes – and a similar number with impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance – in mainland China alone (China News, 2008). Among those with diabetes, diabetic foot disease is becoming a serious health burden, impacting negatively both on peoples’ quality of life and on healthcare budgets.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Product focus: Biophysical properties of a Hydrofiber® cover dressing]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9699&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aims: Good exudate management needs to be maximised for both the wound and the patient to ensure wound healing can take place in a timely manner. The in vitro studies in this article evaluate a new Hydrofiber® cover dressing (HCD) for both its exudate management and biophysical properties (eg cellular adhesion and contouring to uneven wound surfaces). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology update: Understanding film dressings]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9613&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Film dressings provide a simple and effective method of creating a moist wound environment and promoting healing in shallow wounds. They are indicated for the management of minor burns and simple wounds and their flexibility also means that they can be used to cover sutures following surgery. This article examines the main innovations in film dressing technology currently available to clinicians.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are hydrocolloid dressings suitable for diabetic foot ulcers]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=198&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The controversy surrounding the use of hydrocolloid dressings on diabetic foot ulcers has stemmed from reports of infection and other adverse events. This article reviews the literature and evidence for and against the use of hydrocolloids for this type of wound and questions whether anecdotal reports and the inappropriate application of dressings has led to this confusion. Recommendations for how and when to use hydrocolloid dressings for diabetic foot ulcers are also presented.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consenso internazionale. Matrici acellulari per il trattamento delle ferite (Italiano)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10078&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[La cicatrizzazione della ferita è un processo dinamico che coinvolge le interazioni tra cellule, la matrice extracellulare (ECM) ed i fattori di crescita, elementi in grado di ripristinare il tessuto dopo il danno1.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Il sistema vacuum assisted closure: raccomandazioni d’impiego Documento di consenso (Italian edition)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9927&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Italian edition of 'Vacuum assisted closure: recommendations for use. A consensus document'.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vacuum assisted closure : recommandations d’utilisation Document de consensus (French edition)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9928&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[French edition of 'Vacuum assisted closure: recommendations for use. A consensus document'.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vakuum-assistierter Verschluss: Anwendungsempfehlungen Ein Konsensusdokument]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9794&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Die Empfehlungen in diesem Dokument stützen sich sowohl auf Evidenz-basierte
Forschungsergebnisse als auch auf den Konsens einer internationalen
Expertengruppe (siehe unten), Leitlinien für die erfolgreiche Integration der
Vakuum-assistierten Wundbehandlung (V.A.C.® Therapy) in die klinische Praxis zu
erstellen.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding biofilm-based wound care: what you need to know]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10210&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This webcast, broadcast in December 2011, explains what biofioms are, how common they are and the critical role they appear to have in disrupting healing. It also looks at the role of cadexomer iodine when used as part of a structured approach to wound management. The webcast has been sponsored by Smith & Nephew]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pulse oximetry demo]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=19&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=19&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound digest Issue 3(1)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10281&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound digest 2(4)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10162&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound Update]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10065&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound digest]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10063&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=10063&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This digest summarises recent key papers published in the areas of pressure ulcers, skin integrity, diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9643&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9643&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stellenbosch University are ready to take applications for their 2011 International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) developed in association with the University of Toronto. 

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<title><![CDATA[The International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9642&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9642&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) offers a distance-learning course for wound care clinicians with two residential weekends. Sponsored by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada and accredited through the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound Care Courses in the UK]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9644&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=286&amp;articleid=9644&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a list of wound care courses currently being offered in the UK. These include full-time, part-time and distance learning courses.]]></description>
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