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From our correspondent Perry Lesion...| A novel approach to silver dressings |
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The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering of University of Wisconsin, USA has developed a novel approach to combining silver as a wound dressing. A concentration of 0.4% per sq inch of silver nanoparticles are embedded in a polymer sandwich of two opposed charged layers and allows for release of the Ag ions at a controlled rate. An interesting twist on the use of silver may be found at silver sandwich. Thu 05 Aug 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| Patent tussle KCI/Smith & Nephew appeal booked for October 2010 |
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KCI (Kinetic Concepts) injunction barrs Smith & Nephew from selling its NPWT products in UK stayed pending an appeal due in October 2010. For more info on this on-going saga go to Sky not Blue.
Tue 03 Aug 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| Microbiology of Wounds - new book published |
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A new book that examines the microbiology of wounds has recently been published by CRC Press. The editors S.L. Percival and K.F. Cutting claim that this is the first substantive textbook to not only concentrate on wound microbiology but also to focus on the role of biofilms in wound infection. The book presents the necessary scientific and clinical data pertaining to chronic and acute wounds. Learn more at Microbiology of Wounds.
Thu 03 Jun 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| B Braun launches new dressing |
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Following the publication earlier on this year of the companys financial report and record sales of 4 billion euro (3.4 billion pounds) B Braun now announce the launch of their new Askina DresSil foam dressing with soft silicone adhesive technology. Read the full story at New foam
Mon 17 May 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| The sociable bug |
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Bacteria are very sociable units of life which can physically and chemically interact with one another. Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University and the South West Regional Wound Care Center in Lubbock, Texas have found that depending on the 'language' (cell-cell communication molecules) spoken by bacteria will determine whether they are 'good' or 'bad' for the host. Read more about this fascinating insight into bacteria at Bug chatter
Sat 09 Jan 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| NPWT under FDA scrutiny |
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Care facilities should lookout for serious complications incl. risk of death, fatal bleeding and infections from use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) systems says U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Apparently there have been reports of 6 deaths and 77 injuries associated with NPWT systems over the past two years with bleeding being the most serious. There have been 32 reports involving foam dressing retention in the wound and where the majority required surgery for its removal. Read on... Four-Wound-Care-Precautions Sat 09 Jan 2010 by Perry Lesion |
| Smith & Nephew agrees to partner with Gunze, Japan. |
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Smith & Nephew have agreed to an exclusive distributorship of PELNAC dermal replacement in Japan, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. PELNAC is a collagen matrix with silicone top layer for use on full thickness injuries such as burns and trauma. The full story may be found at PELNAC
Fri 25 Dec 2009 by Perry Lesion |
| Smith & Nephew completes Nucryst buyout |
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Smith & Nephew (Wound Management Division) completed its USD 21 million deal for Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp. The nanocrystalline silver technology used in the Acticoat wound dressing together with the related intelectual property and manufacturing assets will be absorbed into the S&N fold. Read more at Nucryst buyout
Thu 24 Dec 2009 by Perry Lesion |
| Trends in Wound Care vol V |
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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 |
| Unomedical head towards Aspen |
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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 |