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Clinician survey to help develop a new prognostic wound testCardiff University is welcoming clinicians to participate in an online survey that will help develop a new prognostic test for wounds.
NHS could save millions by supporting portable NPWT devicesThe National Health Service (NHS), UK, could save money by supporting the increased use of portable negative pressure wound therapy devices in the community.
New exudate management dressing released in the UKA new dressing containing hydro-desloughing fibres for the management of wound exudate has been released in the UK.
UK university launches one day wound assessment and product selection courseThe University of Huddersfield, UK, is hosting a one-day event for clinicians focused on wound assessment and product selection.
World’s first protease diagnostic test for chronic wounds CE markedSystagenix has announced that WOUNDCHEK™ Protease Status has been CE marked, making it the first rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test for chronic wounds launched initially across Europe, South Africa and the Middle East.
Lymphoedema gene mutation discoveredA recent study has found a mutation in a gene, which causes lymphoedema as well as eye problems and microcephaly (reduced head size).
New user-friendly wound information management system available in the UKThe Silhouette™ Product Suite, a new wound assessment and wound information management system that electronically measures and monitors changes in wound size, has been released in the UK.
Protease diagnostic in wound care: round-table meetingThe National Health Service (NHS) has undergone significant changes in recent years with clinicians constantly encouraged to work in 'leaner' ways, reducing costs and increasing productivity without compromising the quality of care delivered (Department of...
Pressure care website updated with new free resources The Wounds UK microsite, Pressure Area Care Essentials, has been updated to include new videos and articles for healthcare professionals working in care homes.
Three Tier Care helps clinicians select patient mattressesA new three-tier pressure ulcer prevention protocol is now available to help clinicians decide which mattress is suitable for their patients.
