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<title><![CDATA[The human cost of living with a wound]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10383&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Time does indeed fly. It seems an age ago that I was in Cape Town attending a roundtable discussion, which was part of a project aimed at providing consensus on patient wellbeing. In fact, the conference only took place in January 2011, but the flood of developments in wound care since then shows how fast-moving this specialty of ours has become.  
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating the first Wounds International Conference]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&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[The treatment of skin problems in Saudi Arabia]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9617&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this guest editorial, Muhammad Shahid Yousuf discusses the disparities in health provision in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SNaP® Wound Care System Made Easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10267&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The treatment of wounds with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has revolutionised practice over the past decade. However, implementation of therapy can be a difficult process for both clinicians and patients —conventional NPWT devices often require a lengthy procurement process to obtain rental units, and complex dressing applications. This document discusses the use of the SNaP® Wound Care System (Spiracur Inc, Sunnyvale, USA), an ultraportable NPWT system for ambulatory and active patients. This system is easy to use, accessible, and may allow earlier discharge from hospital, helping to reduce costs and improve quality of life.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hard-to-heal wounds Made Easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10140&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people have, at some stage in their life, experienced a wound. For the majority, healing is a simple and rapid process and, although the wound may leave a visible scar, it is not associated with persistent pain, excessive exudate, odour or distress. In some patients, healing is prolonged and accompanied by major symptoms, which adversely affects their quality of life. Clinicians therefore face the dual challenge to meet patient expectations of prompt and trouble-free wound healing, and to recognise and act appropriately for those patients in which wound healing may be prolonged.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ACTICOAT™ AND ALLEVYN™ Ag Made Easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9880&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The antibacterial properties of silver (Ag) have been known for centuries[1]. The increasing problems of antibiotic resistance[2], along with concerns about the safety and toxicity of topical antiseptics, has resulted in the need for an agent that can be used to treat colonised and infected wounds effectively. The presentation of silver in advanced wound care dressings has been found to be effective against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens[3,4]. This article describes two sustained-release silver product ranges ACTICOAT™ and ALLEVYN™ Ag (Smith & Nephew), which can be used to help prevent and reduce the risk of infection in a variety of wounds.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound infection & pain management made easy]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=8902&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wound-related pain is common, highly subjective [1-4] and can be particularly distressing for both patients and clinicians [5]. It has multiple causes and, unfortunately, is often managed inadequately[6,7]. This article discusses wound infection as a cause of pain, outlines strategies for effective pain management, and considers the role of antimicrobial dressings in minimising or preventing pain when a wound is infected.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to...  Ten top tips: preventing pressure ulcers]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10057&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pressure ulcers are defined as localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissues usually caused by sustained pressure at the interface between bone and soft tissue. Pressure ulceration can range in severity from non-blanching erythema of intact skin (tissue redness that does not turn white when pressure is applied with a finger), to deep tissue loss with muscle, tendon, and/or bone involvement[1]. They are caused by both extrinsic and intrinsic factors[2]. The intrinsic factors include immobility, sensory impairment, age and/or chronic illness[3,4]. The extrinsic factors include forces such as shear, friction and pressure[1].]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Effective wound management and wellbeing for clinicians, organisations and industry]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9876&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In February 2011, a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and researchers met at the Wounds International conference in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of a consensus meeting in Brussels in May 2011. The aim of the meeting was to explore patient wellbeing in relation to wound management. Several themes were discussed and are presented in this article. The key points raised will form the starting point of the consensus meeting which will aim to provide three key stake holders — clinicians, healthcare organisations and industry — with a framework to ensure that patient wellbeing is optimised when delivering effective wound management. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Treatment innovations in hypertrophic and keloid scars]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9736&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article examines the latest innovations and research in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. It looks at the latest evidence for targeting molecular and cellular pathways as well as emphasising that speed of treatment is crucial in preventing scarring. The authors also outline the direction of future research into scarring and make some recommendations for practice.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoiding pressure damage when using ventilators]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9694&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Noninvasive positive pressure ventilators (NIPPV) require the use of nasal or facial masks. Due to the need for these masks to tightly adhere to prevent air leaks, they can cause facial pressure ulcers. The author developed an innovative method to reduce the incidence of ulcers by replacing the hydrocolloid dressings that were used as a barrier between the tube and facial skin, with a modified silicone soft foam dressing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing a patient with giant condylomata acuminata]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9696&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This report focuses on a 55-year-old man of Afro-Caribbean origin who presented to a tertiary teaching hospital with a 
30-year history of progressively enlarging lesions in his groin. The presence of the lesions was affecting his physical, sexual, social and emotional well-being. Surgical excision was performed and a histopathological diagnosis of giant cell condylomata was made.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leg ulcer management: how addressing a patient's pain can improve concordance]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=188&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This case report focuses on a patient who had experience repeated episodes of leg ulceration over a period of five years. It explores the way her experience of pain affected concordance with treatment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The role of nutrition in tissue viability]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=182&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nutrition plays a vital role in the prevention and treatment of wounds and ulcers. The article outlines the role of nutrition in the prevention of wounds and the function of key nutrients in tissue viability. It describes how malnutrition can impair the healing process. Practical advice is provided to enable healthcare workers to assess and manage malnutrition in this complex patient group.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding cellulitis of the lower limb]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=183&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patients with leg ulceration are at risk of developing cellulitis, a potentially life-threatening bacterial infection of the skin. It is vital that the clinician can recognise the symptoms and differentiate them from other conditions of the lower limb. An understanding of when to initiate appropriate treatment promptly is essential to minimise distress and pain and improve long-term outcomes for the patient.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology update: Understanding Hydrofiber® Technology]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9721&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Modern wound care clinicians have witnessed the development of a bewildering array of new technologies, many of which have emerged as a result of the failings of previous products. One of the more successful recent advances has been the introduction of Hydrofiber® Technology.  Hydrofibers are one of the most widely used modern wound care dressings and this article examines their qualities and the evidence for their efficacy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Product focus: Reduced cellular toxicity and clinical performance of Atrauman® Ag]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9700&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is currently a wide range of silver-containing dressings available for the treatment of critically colonised and infected wounds. As released silver ions are known to be cytotoxic to human cells, the ideal antimicrobial dressing should balance sustained antimicrobial activity against cytotoxicity. It will also have other desirable features such as minimising trauma on application and removal, and conformability to the wound bed. Atrauman® Ag (Hartmann) non-adherent primary contact wound dressing is one such dressing. Its properties and their supporting evidence will be detailed in this article.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cutimed® Siltec®: a foam dressing range with super absorbers and a silicone wound contact layer]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9281&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Silflex® soft silicone wound contact dressing]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=8834&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is hard to believe that it has taken so long for the message to get through, that dressings and dressing removal should not cause additional pain or trauma to the patient. However, the field of wound-related pain, its assessment and management has now been recognised (European Wound Management Association [EWMA], 2002; World Union of Wound Healing societies [WUWHS], 2004, 2007). This collection of case reports will demonstrate the importance of using non-adherent wound contact layers to minimise trauma to the wound bed and/or the surrounding skin.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International consensus: Optimising wellbeing in people living with a wound]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10309&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10309&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although health care has increasingly become patient-centred, clinicians, healthcare organisations and industry all have important roles in ensuring that care is delivered effectively and takes account of the complex needs of individuals living with a wound. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Atténuation de la douleur au cours des procédures de renouvellement de pansement Document de consensus (French edition)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9924&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[French edition of 'Minimising pain at wound dressing-related procedures: a consensus document'.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disminución del dolor en las curas relacionadas con los apósitos Documento de consenso (Spanish edition)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9923&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spanish edition of 'Minimising pain at wound dressing-related procedures: a consensus document']]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[El dolor durante los cambios de apósito (Spanish edition)]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9934&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spanish edition of 'Pain at wound dressing changes'.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Webcast: Improving clinical and economic outcomes in hard to heal wounds]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9953&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9953&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This on-demand version of a live webcast broadcast on 8 June 2011 focuses on the problem of wounds where healing is prolonged or never achieved. Appropriate referral of these patients with access to the right treatment at the right time to manage patients' symptoms is key to achieving good concordance and in reducing the associated costs. These goals were  recently highlighted in a study from the US that assessed the efficacy of a topical antibacterial dressing in patients with infected, hard to heal venous leg ulcers. The results offer a interesting benchmark for clinicians.

This webcast, the first in our global interactive series, has been sponsored by Smith & Nephew.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound Update]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10065&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=10065&amp;page=1</guid>
<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[The Virtual Conference has launched!]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9805&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have launched our online conference with the unique opportunity to participate in Wounds International's first global conference. Free access to presentations, made easy workshops, free papers, posters and virtual exhibition are now available. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Wound Update]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9747&amp;page=1</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</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 update]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9723&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9723&amp;page=1</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</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 
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<title><![CDATA[International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&amp;articleid=9643&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&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=291&amp;articleid=9642&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&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=291&amp;articleid=9644&amp;page=1</link>
<guid>http://www.woundsinternational.com/article.php?channelid=291&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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