Journal of wound care
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Journal of wound care · Apr 2010
Characteristics of diabetic patients visiting a podiatry practice in Germany.
To describe the foot characteristics of diabetic patients attending a podiatry practice for their first consultation. The objective was to determine how effectively diabetic foot ulcers are being prevented in primary care. ⋯ While there is a structure and strategy for the primary and secondary prevention of the diabetic foot ulcers, its delivery is often ineffective. This audit shows that, in Germany, the detection and prevention of diabetic foot problems in podiatric practices happens far too late.
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Journal of wound care · Jan 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyAssessment of the antimicrobial effectiveness of a new silver alginate wound dressing: a RCT.
To compare the efficacy and tolerability of a new ionic silver alginate matrix (Askina Calgitrol Ag) with that of a standard silver-free alginate dressing (Algosteril). ⋯ The regression of local signs of infection, local tolerance, acceptability and usefulness were similar for the two dressings. However, Askina Calgitrol Ag improved the bacteriological status of the wounds. Further trials are required to show that it has a positive impact on the healing process.
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Journal of wound care · Sep 2009
An in vitro evaluation of the cell toxicity of honey and silver dressings.
To establish whether honey and silver-impregnated dressings used by wound-healing practitioners are cytotoxic in vitro to human skin keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts. ⋯ The honey-based product showed excellent cytocompatibility with tissue cell cultures compared with the silver dressing, which demonstrated consistent culture and cell toxicity. Further studies are needed to assess if these comparative in-vitro findings should influence a clinician's choice of wound dressing.
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Journal of wound care · Aug 2009
Comparative StudyIn vitro comparison of antimicrobial activity of iodine and silver dressings against biofilms.
To compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver- and iodine-containing wound dressings against preformed mature biofilms of pathogenic wound bacteria grown in vitro. ⋯ There are large and potentially significant differences (as measured in vitro) in the effectiveness of wound dressings containing broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents such as silver and iodine against specific types of bacterial biofilms.
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Journal of wound care · Jul 2009
ReviewAn analysis of systematic reviews undertaken on standard advanced wound dressings in the last 10 years.
Many systematic reviews have found insufficient evidence to support claims that modern dressings promote healing, or that one particular modern dressing is more effective than another. This paper evaluates why this might be the case.