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PubMed Articles
Neovascularization in diabetes and its complications. Unraveling the angiogenic paradox.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia, which can lead to many complications over time. These complications, such as nephropathy, retinopa...
Tissue injury initiates extracellular matrix molecule expression, including fibronectin production by local cells and fibronectin leakage from plasma. To benefit tissue regeneration, fibronectin promo...
STUDY AIM: The aim of the study was an estimation of the incidence and clinical aspects of emergency room (ER) parameters of penetrating abdominal injury patients with bowel evisceration. STUDY DESIGN...
Scab-inspired cytophilic membrane of anisotropic nanofibers for rapid wound healing.
This work investigates the influence of cytophilic and anisotropic nanomaterials on accelerated cell attachment and directional migration toward rapid wound healing. Inspired by the anisotropic protei...
We describe an unusual case of delayed cardiac tamponade that led to death 9 days after a penetrating stab wound. The injury consisted of a longitudinal tear in the LAD coronary artery, with an occlus...
Thymosin β4 enhances the healing of medial collateral ligament injury in rat.
The role played by thymosin β4 (Tβ4) in the process of wound healing was reported in several organs. However, there have been no reports that investigated the role of Tβ4 in the repair process afte...
Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide derived from the calcitonin gene. CGRP is widely distributed in the central and peripheral neuronal systems. In the lung, CGRP co...
Oropharynx reconstruction : Use of free and pedicled flaps.
Oropharyngeal cancer surgery often does not allow primary wound closure; furthermore, surgery of tumors in the base of the tongue, the soft palate and the lateral pharyngeal wall often lead to swallow...
Primary antiphospholipid syndrome: newly developed leg ulcer and history of stroke.
Antiphospholipid syndrome features not only deep vessel thrombosis but also may have cutaneous manifestations such as Raynaud phenomenon, acral necrosis, livedo reticularis, subcutaneous nodules, and...
mTOR inhibitors in pediatric kidney transplantation.
The mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors sirolimus and everolimus are increasingly being used in pediatric kidney transplantation in different combinations and doses. Several studies ha...
News Articles
Local Physicians Open Healient Physician Group
LEAWOOD, Kan., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Healient Physician Group, a local physician-owned multi-specialty group, is proud to announce its opening at 4801 College Boulevard. Created with a...
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Releases Results of Outcomes Research
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) is pleased to announce the exceptional results of a recent research study that showed WOC nurses are a key factor in achieving better patien...
[AMAG] to sell {MuGard} in the US for [Access Pharmaceuticals]
[AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc.] (blood disorder therapy) has licensed exclusive US rights to the {MuGard} oral wound rinse in the US and its territories from [Access Pharmaceuticals Inc.] (supportive canc...
Update - Tissue Regenix eyes US wound care market through tissue bank partnership
Community Tissue Service is one of the largest human tissue banks in the US and distributes over 230,000 grafts every year.
Negative Pressure System Provides Wound Healing During Daily Activities
A portable negative pressure wound therapy device allows patients to receive wound healing treatment inside of their own home...
ConvaTec Launches Enhanced Starter Kit™ Web Ordering Tool
SKILLMAN, N.J., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies, today unveiled a faster, more dynamic web ordering tool fo...
Tissue Regenix eyes US wound care market through tissue bank partnership
Community Tissue Service is one of the largest human tissue banks in the US and distributes over 230,000 grafts every year.
Fibroblast Growth Factor Linked to Hair Regeneration During Wound Healing
Humans lack a specific subset of T-cells, which have been shown in a recent study to be critically linked...
3M Adds New Products to Cavilon Brand Portfolio
New 3M Cavilon Bathing & Cleansing Wipes and 3M Cavilon 3-in-1 Total Care Cloths Deliver Effective, Efficient Care 3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions Division today...
Leading nursing and wound care researcher becomes dame
A leading nursing and wound care researcher has been made a dame in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
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Companies
Devon Medical, Inc. (www.devonmedicalproducts.com) is an ISO 13485 certified medical device manufacturer, designer, and distributor. Since 2005, we have developed innovative and h...
Izun Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Izun Pharmaceuticals is a US based pharmaceutical company with a wholly owned R&D center in Israel. Izunâs technology platform allows it to develop botanical drugs by optimiz...
Paradigm Medical Management, Inc
Paradigm Medical Management, Inc (PMM) headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is an industry leader focused on the development, implementation and management of hospital outpat...
DecImmune Therapeutics was founded by Michael Carroll PhD (The Immune Disease Institute, Harvard Medical School), and Francis Moore Jr. MD (Brigham and Womenâs Hospital, Harv...
Alliqua, Inc. (âAlliquaâ), formerly HepaLife Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB: HPLF) (FWB: HL1), is an advanced biomedical products company focused on the development and manu...
Founded in 1921, Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group (âBHHCGâ) is committed to providing the best patient experience in the region and enhancing the well being of the...
Founded in 1994, IrriMax® Corporation develops and markets wound irrigation solutions using a patented, innovative delivery method that produces unmatched efficacy and safety....
Lotus Tissue Repair, Inc. is developing its proprietary recombinant collagen type VII (rC7) technology as a treatment for dermatologic conditions in which rC7 may play an importan...
Founded in 2002, HealOr is a privately owned, clinical-stage specialty biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class pipeline of topical therapeutics to treat a variety of...
Argentum Medical is an industry leader in antimicrobial silver wound care dressings. The company manufactures more than 60 different combinations and sizes of Silverlon®...
Clinical Trials
Endoscopic Esophageal Myotomy (POEM), the research procedure, splits the lower esophageal sphincter muscle fibers from the inside of the esophagus, avoiding several abdominal incisions (be...
Microcurrent for Healing Autogenous Skin Donor Sites
A decrease in donor site wound healing time (as assessed by the research team) of 2 days will be observed with the addition of active microcurrent to silver- coated nylon dressing.
Analysis of Lyme Disease Lesions
This study will analyze cells from erythema migrans lesions, the "bull's eye" rash of Lyme disease. Little is known about what happens in the skin when it is infected with Borrelia burgdor...
Effect of SACCHACHITIN on Healing of a Chronic Wound
SACCHACHITIN gel, prepared from the waste residue of the fruiting body of Ganoderma tsugae, was used in a previous study to enhance skin wound healing in animal models. In the present stud...
Autologous Incubated Macrophages for Patients With Complete Spinal Cord Injuries
Autologous Incubated Macrophages (ProCord) is being developed as a therapy for acute, complete spinal cord injury (SCI). The therapy is intended to reverse the loss of motor and sensory fu...
RATIONALE: Fibrin sealant may decrease lymphedema following surgery to remove lymph nodes in the groin by helping to seal the lymphatic vessels. It is not yet known if fibrin sealant is ef...
Biological Specimen Collection for Laboratory Methods Development and Training Purposes
This study will collect biological samples-buccal cells, blood sample, skin sample-to be used in developing and testing laboratory methods for measuring and analyzing genes. Such methods c...
Investigation of Subatmospheric Pressure Dressing on Pressure Ulcer Healing
Many spinal cord injury (SCI) and otherwise debilitated patients develop pressure ulcers over the course of their injury or disease. Despite enhanced wound care management, many pressure u...
Genetic Analysis of Familial Keloids
The purpose of this study is to identify the gene or genes responsible for keloid formation. Keloids are raised scars on the skin that form after a minor injury. A tendency to develop ke...
Pathophysiology of Chronic Wounds
This study will compare blood from healthy volunteers and with wound fluid and tissue samples from patients with acute and chronic wounds enrolled in other NIH studies. Chronic wounds, su...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Integrin Alpha6beta4
This intrgrin is a key component of HEMIDESMOSOMES and is required for their formation and maintenance in epithelial cells. Integrin alpha6beta4 is also found on thymocytes, fibroblasts, and Schwann cells, where it functions as a laminin receptor (RECEPTORS, LAMININ) and is involved in wound healing, cell migration, and tumor invasiveness.
Bandages, Hydrocolloid
Dressings comprised of a self-adhesive matrix to which hydrophilic absorbent particles are embedded. The particles consist of CELLULOSE derivatives; calcium ALGINATES; PECTINS; or GELS. The utility is based on providing a moist environment for WOUND HEALING.
Matrix Metalloproteinase 10
A secreted matrix metalloproteinase that may play a role in matrix degradation during WOUND HEALING. It is expressed at high levels by KERATINOCYTES, suggesting its role in keratinocyte migration.
Matrix Metalloproteinase 12
A secreted matrix metalloproteinase which is highly expressed by MACROPHAGES where it may play a role in INFLAMMATION and WOUND HEALING.
Platelet-rich Plasma
A preparation consisting of PLATELETS concentrated in a limited volume of PLASMA. This is used in various surgical tissue regeneration procedures where the GROWTH FACTORS in the platelets enhance wound healing and regeneration.
