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From our correspondent Perry Lesion...| And now for something completely different - Robotic Wound Treatment! |
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PolyRemedy have gained funding to develop their approach to robotic wound care. Go to the story at Dress for success. It makes fascinating reading.
Wed 13 Feb 2008 by Perry Lesion |
| UK developing gel that speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring |
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Researchers in UK have found that a single gene called osteopontin plays a key role in controlling the laying down of collagen in wound repair and have developed a gel that suppresses scar formation. The gel also speeds up the regeneration of blood vessels around the wound, and the rate of tissue reconstruction. For more details go to Bristol gel.
Tue 22 Jan 2008 by Perry Lesion |
| It's offical - ConvaTec is up for sale |
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After years of rumors BMS have finally asked for interested parties first bids on ConvaTec by 28 January 2008. More details at First bids but watch out for the typos
Mon 21 Jan 2008 by Perry Lesion |
| Trio Health Care |
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UK based Trio Healthcare Ltd manufacturer of silicone-based medical skin care products, primarily intended for stoma, continence and wound care use has recently achieved two ISO accreditations The company's two key products are 'Trio Niltac', an advanced medical adhesive remover, and 'Trio Silesse', a silicone skin barrier that gives protection against the damaging effects of adhesives and body wastes. The products are made available to patients through a fast-growing network of export and domestic distributors. Wed 16 Jan 2008 by Perry Lesion |
| Honey and VLU healing |
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A recent study (Jull et al 2008) suggests that adding honey to dressings covering venous leg ulcers did not speed up wound healing and was associated with more adverse events than standard care Honey and VLU. However, a critique of the study has been prepared by Prof Peter Molan, Director of the Honey Research Unit, University of Waikato, New Zealand and readers would be well advised to read this before drawing any premature conclusions HALT statement
Wed 16 Jan 2008 by Perry Lesion |
| Smith & Nephew launch new ALLEVYN range in Europe |
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Smith & Nephew launched ALLEVYN Ag in October 2007. Now two new products have been added to the range namely, ALLEVYN Gentle and ALLEVYN Gentle Border. This expands the capacity to help fight infection, minimise pain, and maximise patient comfort. For more information go to new ALLEVYN product range.
Wed 12 Dec 2007 by Perry Lesion |
| BMS may sell off ConvaTec to trim costs |
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Chief Exec James Cornelius of Bristol-Myers is preparing for the loss of more than $3 billion in 2012. The intention is to eliminate about 10 percent of jobs, close half its plants and to trim $1.5 billion in costs. ConvaTec may be a casualty in a restructuring of the company. Read more at Bristol-Myers Cuts Jobs
Sun 09 Dec 2007 by Perry Lesion |
| The Biofilm Club |
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Biofilms and their impact on wound healing is probably the hottest topic around. However there is little published in the way of evidence of biofilm involvement and even less on management. Visitors to this site may be interested to hear that a multidisciplinary forum based in UK regularly meets to informally exchange ideas related to the biofilm concept. Their deliberations are published by the Biofilm Club and their latest offering is entitled Biofilms: Coming of Age. Not all of the chapters relate to biofilms and wounds, however if you wish to get more deeply acquainted with the world of biofilms we suggest that you purchase a copy by sending an email to the Biofilm Club . A flavor of what you will find in this enlightening book may be found in a sample chapter Evidence of biofilms in wounds and potential ramifications
Fri 23 Nov 2007 by Perry Lesion |
| sorbion bathe in the success of Harrogate |
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sorbion whose product sachet S will be available on prescription in UK from Dec 1st are feeling extremely pleased with themselves. Their trade booth at Wounds-UK conference, Harrogate International Conference Centre (Nov 12-14) was overwhelmed with visitors following an extremely supportive comment by one UK KOL. sachet S is a superabsorbent polymer with outstanding absorbent properties and is indicated for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Andre Riesinger sorbion's managing director said "we were staggered by the interest shown in our product sachet S". H & R Healthcare who are distributing the product for the UK stated "going by the success of Harrogate we have been advised to increase our stock levels in preparation for Dec 1st." H & R Healthcare may be contacted at sorbion@hrhealthcare.co.uk
Sat 17 Nov 2007 by Perry Lesion |
| Derma Sciences Receives Second FDA 510K Clearance |
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There is no holding back for USA's Derma Sciences who have just received second FDA 510K Clearance for their MEDIHONEY Wound & Burn Dressings with Active Leptospermum. This dressing is based on its hydrocolloidal properties and forms a gel in contact with wound fluid, which assists in providing a moist environment conducive to healing. The first MEDIHONEY dressing from Derma Sciences in July 2007, is alginate based and is indicated for wounds with moderate to heavy levels of exudate. The new dressing is available in adhesive and non-adhesive forms. Read more at Derma Sciences have done it again
Sat 17 Nov 2007 by Perry Lesion |