Wounds Specialist

Trends in Wound Care vol V

The fifth volume in this popular series of Trends in Wound Care is edited by Keith F Cutting and is now available from Quay Books. The Foreword written by Prof R White (University of Worcester) includes the statement - This highly reputable source of up-to-date monographs has become a standard text for those seeking to keep in touch with key areas of clinical and scientific research. Copies may be ordered via the Quay Books website at Trends V. Happy Reading.

Mon 23 Mar 2009 by Perry Lesion

Study finds no advantage in using larvae therapy

This surprising finding is the result of following 267 patients in a 3 year study where larvae were randomised against a hydrogel in patients with venous leg ulcers. You can read more at Maggots no better than gel

Mon 23 Mar 2009 by Perry Lesion

Unomedical head towards Aspen

ConvaTec has announced the divestiture of Unomedical wound care to Aspen Surgical Products Holding, Inc. Aspen are in turn owned by private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners. If you want to read more take a look at ConvaTec divests.

Sun 01 Mar 2009 by Perry Lesion

Smith and Nephew and NPWT - new device

First of all it was Blue Sky that morphed into Vista and now we have RENASYS EZ. Smith and Nephew have launched a new NPWT device at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. You can read more at RENASYS EZ

Wed 25 Feb 2009 by Perry Lesion

Baby boomers assist Smith and Nephew

Smith and Nephew appear to be benefiting from the aging joints of Baby Boomers and this has combined with a strong demand for wound management products. Read it all at Ride the recession.

Sun 15 Feb 2009 by Perry Lesion

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