1 May 2019
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Dr Dianne Smith recently wrote about the skin care challenges that individuals face when receiving radiation therapy. Around 95% of people who have radiation will experience an inflammatory skin reaction. Dr Smith states that “skin affected by radiotherapy has a tendency to dryness due to
19 April 2019
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Not everyone has a satisfactory resolution to a surgically induced wound. Excessive scaring or hypertrophic scar formation is not uncommon. The role of the epidermis in the final stage of skin healing (scar tissue development) is significant. Mustoe & Gurjala discuss research which recommends that
1 April 2019
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Bowler, Duerden and Armstrong wrote a fascinating article in 2001 on wound microbiology. This was before the impact of biofilm on non-healing wounds was appreciated (as it is today). They state that chronic wounds can have up to 48% of their microbial flora occupied by
16 March 2019
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Skin trauma due to the removal of medical adhesive devices
2 February 2019
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The World Union of Wound Healing Societies’ most recent Consensus Document has been released February 1, 2019.
The issue of appropriate wound exudate management is one of the most common and important clinical considerations.
The guidance from the expert panel will be appreciated by all of us
16 January 2019
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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6490823860148146176/
Wound Guy Conversations : Q&A with Greg Duncan
I have the great privilege of working alongside Greg Duncan (Pharmacist) and Sue Templeton (Nurse Practitioner) as we travel the Country on behalf of Ausmed presenting the two-day course "Wound Management A Practical Guide." I always learn so
6 January 2019
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Taken from a workshop presented by The Wound Guy for the 2017 Leg Club Foundation Conference
6 January 2019
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Our dear friend Ellie is a most remarkable person and an inspiration to all who have the fortune to know her. In 2018 Ellie received international awards in recognition of her vision and hard work - an Award for Excellence by the Scientific Institute of
30 November 2018
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Inflammatory hypergranulation
17 November 2018
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Every patient’s wound has a story