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    One-year outcomes from PROMISE I US study of LimFlow system published

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    New tools for CLTI: ISET audience hear what’s on the horizon...

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    MolecuLight announces integration of its i:X fluorescence imaging device with Net...

    Micro Medical Solutions receives FDA breakthrough device designation for MicroStent vascular...

    integrate

    MolecuLight announces the appointment of 11 global distributors

    Study shows use of temporary intravascular shunts improves early limb salvage...

    CX audience supports call to change agency recommendations regarding paclitaxel use...

    ePTFE

    Real data and experience for below-the-knee bypass back heparin-bonded ePTFE as...

    CX audience demands urgent action on quicker diagnosis of hurting legs

    Superficial tunnelling technique not associated with patency or amputation in patients...

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    Bactiguard introduces wound care in Spain

    IVUS use in venous procedures improves stent patency

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    Results of two-year study show Zilver Vena Venous Stent is safe...

    “More robust” studies needed to confirm near infrared spectroscopy as valuable...

    First human trials for scar-less wound healing cream begin

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    Novel antimicrobial nanoparticles show promise in wound healing

    Researchers recommend national registries address geographical variation in DVT guideline implementation

    LimFlow receives Japan PMDA approval for clinical study of minimally-invasive technology

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    MolecuLight i:X platform available to 650 long-term healthcare facilities through Synergy...

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    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces thermal wound complications and length of stay...

    Vetex Medical receives FDA clearance for ReVene thrombectomy catheter

    High rate of early reocclusion in patients who require recanalisation of...

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    Essity Cutimed Sorbact advanced wound care products receive innovative technology contract...

    Fluorescence

    Fluorescence point-of-care imaging detected common bacterial pathogen in chronic wounds with...

    Study suggests Villalta scale may better capture impact of post-thrombotic syndrome...

    FlowOx

    Novel PAD treatment may be more cost-effective than standard care, study...

    SoundBite

    Soundbite announces Health Canada approval for SoundBite crossing system – Peripheral...

    Leukomed

    Leukomed Sorbact gains NICE approval

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    The CLI Global Society announces the Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia

    Use of wearable activity monitors could benefit intermittent claudication patients, study...

    PROMISE

    LINC 2021: New data show potential of Limflow system to improve...

    antioxidant

    Antioxidant cocktail loaded into hydrogel “a promising treatment” for healing burn...

    nutritional

    Oral nutritional supplements effective therapeutic option for hard-to-heal wounds, study finds

    health

    SVS Foundation’s new initiative to address disparities in vascular health

    breakthrough

    FDA grants breakthrough device designation to PEDRA Xauron real-time tissue perfusion...

    First ESVS guidelines on venous thrombosis published

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    Risk of severe COVID-19 greater in more socially vulnerable communities in...

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    Investigators find no evidence of effective healing from a medicinal plant...

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    Expert EWMA group highlight need for investment in maternity services research

    diabetes

    The American Diabetes Association updates the Standards of Medical Care in...

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    AI-powered remote wound assessment device as effective as bedside examination, study...

    ischaemic

    Remote ischaemic conditioning works “from the inside out” to heal perfusion-ischaemic...

    continuous

    First case of continuous topical oxygen therapy healing a calciphylaxis wound...

    Fluorescence

    Wound Care Plus adopts the MolecuLight i:X as a standard point-of-care...

    Monitoring interface pressure “essential” during compression therapy, study suggests

    Iron loss through wound fluid “may be a pathological contributor” to...

    Mepiliex

    Chronic wound management: Crossover study finds Mepilex Border Flex has greater...

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    Previously described patient-centred clinical success measure after revascularisation for diabetic foot...

    KitoTech Medical awarded non-invasive skin closure devices agreement with Premier

    mVASC

    HIFLO RCT finds increased wound closure and high quality of healing...

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    Foot monitor offers diabetes patients remote support to address COVID-19 challenges

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    Advanced wound care market to exhibit a CAGR of 5.1% and...

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    Limb salvage alliance analysis demonstrates “significant” value of adding podiatrists to...

    PolarityTE

    PolarityTE receives NIH grant for a point-of-care device to treat chronic...

    payment

    Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders opposes payment cuts for physician and...

    CDC recognises and codifies critical limb-threatening ischaemia in ICD-10-CM

    integrate

    MolecuLight fluorescence imaging of bacteria at point-of-care results in changes to...

    Novel alkaline Hydrogel “advances skin wound care”

    AOTI expands its Topical Wound Oxygen (TWO2) therapy product line

    deep vein arterialisation

    Deep vein arterialisation should be considered in “no option” CLTI patients,...

    Surmodics’ Pounce thrombus retrieval system gains FDA 510(k) clearance

    Study shows early treatment for leg ulcers leads to better outcomes...

    remote

    Smith and Nephew teams up with Avail Medsystems to help deliver...

    payment

    The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders outlines how wound care may...

    wound healing foundation

    Wound Healing Foundation announces award winners for 2020

    NIH

    TissueTech to collaborate with Johns Hopkins University-based investigators

    amputations

    “Rapid reduction” in amputations follows opening of multidisciplinary limb preservation service

    diabetes

    Risk factors for mortality in diabetic patients discharged from hospital identified

    payment

    Alliance of Wound care stakeholders makes requests of CMS during the...

    EO2: Next generation oxygen delivery system for full wound closure at-home

    amputations

    Diabetic amputations soared amid Italian pandemic lockdown

    Researchers create cellulose membranes to eliminate wound infection

    pressure

    Novel biophysical marker enables detection of pressure wounds five days earlier...

    PolarityTE

    PolarityTE announces positive top-line data from interim analysis of SkinTE diabetic...

    Supercharged bandages to revolutionise chronic wound treatment

    Reapplix

    New reimbursement coding and US$22.6M equity financing for Reapplix

    bacterial

    MolecuLight launches i:X sterile surgical sleeve for imaging of bacteria in...

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    Bespoke, adapted diabetic footwear reduces plantar pressure

    Axxess

    Axxess releases new wound care software

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    MTF Biologics wound care tissue forms now accessible to over 240...

    covid-19 pandemic

    Consensus document on device-related pressure ulcers becomes “more relevant than ever”...

    CMS assigns APC code for MolecuLight’s i:X procedure for bacterial imaging...

    EWMA

    The EWMA 2020 conference goes virtual

    COVID-19

    How COVID-19 is changing wound care: New triage models, metabolic inflammation...

    VisionQuest Biomedical and The University of New Mexico combine artificial intelligence...

    Positive two-year data from ALPS registry of LimFlow system published

    sociodemographic factors COVID-19

    Study lists top sociodemographic factors associated with COVID-19

    MiMedx

    MiMedx announces appointment of William L Phelan as chief accounting officer

    COVID-19: Calls for physicians to address domestic violence during social distancing

    COVID-19: CMS outlines recommendations for re-starting non-emergent procedures

    TWO2

    Topical wound oxygen therapy treats high-risk patients safely at home during...

    First US commercial use of Tack Endovascular System (4F) in BTK...

    MolecuLight i:X

    MolecuLight announces strategic alliance with Tissue Analytics

    COVID-19: Cotton and surgical masks may be ineffective at stopping spread...

    Philips and the US government collaborate in ventilator production ramp up...

    COVID-19: European Commission agrees to postpone new MDR because of pandemic

    CMSS

    CMSS “strongly urges action” to ensure all frontline healthcare professionals are...

    healogics

    Telehealth launched by Healogics to support chronic wound patients during COVID-19...

    ACS defends healthcare workers as PPE shortages lead to acrimony

    Endoform

    Aroa responds to COVID-19 disruption by opening new US pathway for...

    covid-19 pandemic

    IWGDF responds to key questions on management of diabetic foot patients...

    coronavirus

    US podiatrists outline triage system and community care focus to combat...

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    Clozex wound closure has potential to reduce avoidable emergency room visits

    COVID-19: European Commission looking to postpone new MDR by one year

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    Inferior wound dressings may contribute to NHS inefficiencies and reduced quality...

    Mary McDermott

    Adapt clinical studies to alleviate impact of pandemic

    Paul Hayes

    Randomised trial of skin cell suspension confirms efficacy for healing of...

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    ACS releases triage guidance for wound care procedures during COVID-19 pandemic

    COVID-19

    Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders highlight importance of wound care amid...

    CX 2020 is cancelled due to COVID-19

    Singapore

    Five-year review of Singapore primary care system demonstrates rising impact of...

    Chronic venous insufficiency identified as a leading cause of lower extremity...

    Campaign launched to support development of new Lindsay Leg Club for...

    Barry Katzen

    Interdisciplinary wound care teams are integral for CLTI patients’ care, ISET...

    Deep venous stenting presents advantage over ablation in achieving better ulcer...

    First patient enrolled in study evaluating RECELL System for soft tissue...

    MolecuLight

    Study reports in vitro detection of bacteria in biofilm with fluorescence...

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    Smith+Nephew launches upgraded NPWT system for use on high-risk surgical patients

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    Phase 3 trial for D-PLEX100 technology to assess efficacy in preventing...

    Ronald Bogdasarian talks about avascular wounds

    Review of dermal regenerative template demonstrates success in treatment of avascular...

    Soeren Mattke

    Prediction model for healing of chronic wounds can “inform clinical decision-making”

    Robert Klein

    Combined approach of advanced dressing and treatment modality promotes complete healing

    MolecuLight i:X

    MolecuLight upgrades i:X platform for faster and more accurate digital wound...

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    “Smart” bandage for wound care designed by biomedical engineers at University...

    Matthew Costa talks on negative pressure wound theraphy

    No decrease in surgical infections for trauma patients treated with NPWT...

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    Aurealis Therapeutics reveals first use of biologic drug AUP-16 for chronic...

    MolecuLight

    UH Ahuja wound care centre first in Ohio to use fluorescence...

    healogics

    Healogics enhances mobile app for physician relationship management in wound care

    Endoform

    Aroa launches large format extracellular matrix to treat larger and more...

    LINC 2020: Profusa Lumee oxygen platform may improve clinical management of...

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    Subepidermal moisture as a biomarker demonstrates benefits for early pressure ulcer...

    BandGrip technology

    BandGrip wound closure technology to be utilised after surgery to improve...

    Wireless Lumee Oxygen

    Profusa wins CE mark approval for real-time tissue oxygen monitoring platform

    geko OnPulse calf stimulation device

    Orthopaedic surgeons introduced to calf stimulation device for preventing build-up of...

    brian petersen and diabetic foot ulcers recurrence

    Recurrent ulcers “occur in anatomically-distinct locations” for patients in diabetic foot...

    MTF Biologics confirms partnership with Net Health for wound care documentation

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    NICE evidence review finds VAC VERAFLO superior to standard care in...

    PICO-smith-nephew

    Multicentre trial demonstrates superiority of PICO single-use NPWT over traditional delivery...

    healthy.io

    Digital solution to support wound care professionals and improve efficiency of...

    flightplan wound care

    FlightPlan 2.0 platform to increase connectivity with wound care specialists in...

    manoj artur

    Next generation wound gel treats and prevents infections by killing bacteria

    graeme ambler talks with iWounds News

    Core outcome sets developed in UK for patients undergoing lower limb...

    Jodi Schoenhaus discuss high-pressure wounds

    Injectable adipose matrix improves healing rates for foot wounds in high...

    David Davidson desert foot

    Multidisciplinary team approach needed for limb salvage and treatment of wounds

    Robert Frykberg

    Topical oxygen therapy established as an effective healing method for DFUs...

    Stephen Black speaks on leg ulcer care pathway at VIVA 2019

    LUPA study confirms effectiveness of accelerated leg ulcer pathway in an...

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    Cost benefit analysis highlights potential of haemoglobin spray for improving chronic...

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    Vascular limb salvage (VaLS) clinic helps to meet the VSGBI time-to-treatment...

    LimFlow promise II

    First CLTI patient enrolled in PROMISE II pivotal study of LimFlow...

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    US wound care experts lead project to develop new FDA-approved endpoints...

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    “Connecting surgical and non-surgical care” the key to reducing readmissions for...

    No significant advantage found for nanocrystalline-coated silver dressings after coronary vascularisation

    Tiemen van Boxtel

    Gentamicin-containing implant shows no significant impact in the prevention of surgical...

    MolecuLight receives FDA 510(k) approval for i:X handheld fluorescence imaging device

    orpyx

    Orpyx launches sensory insoles with remote patient monitoring for diabetic foot...

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    Wound care specialists can improve microcirculation by maximising “the overall vascular...

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    Evidence-based pathway for leg ulcer treatment improves healing times but not...

    Daniel-clair-VIVA

    PROMISE I trial affirms potential of LimFlow system for treatment of...

    Amit Gefen Wounds UK

    Updated international guidelines highlight new “damage cascade” for why pressure ulcers...

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    New pressure ulcer guidelines recommend use of subepidermal moisture measurement device

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    National Wound Care Strategy aiming for “excellence” across lower limb and...

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    Sub-acute payment model introduces new patient steps that will impact wound...

    National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel changes name to National Pressure Injury...

    Kerecis-fish-skin graft

    Retrospective study finds Kerecis fish-skin graft to be effective for diabetic...

    Microlyte Matrix

    Imbed wins $4 million round of financing for Microlyte Matrix dressing

    MolecuLight

    Fluorescence imaging device from MolecuLight wins AMA approval

    Rob Kirsner SAWC

    Fish-skin xenografts demonstrate superiority over human skin alternatives for healing of...

    Launch of Neuropad for treatment of diabetic foot syndrome announced

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    Sensory insole system for diabetic patients achieves reduction in recurrent ulcers

    Microbion

    Trial results show three-fold reduction in diabetic foot ulcer size with...

    Thomas Serena

    Amniotic membrane wound grafts improve healing rates for non-healing venous leg...

    Venita Chandra ACWHTR

    Outpatient wound care centre at Stanford University has “positive impact” on...

    Parliamentary Group report

    Parliamentary group report raises awareness of difficulties with venous leg ulcers

    Julien Hasselmann ESVS

    INVIPS trial highlights potential of negative pressure to reduce surgical wound...

    WoundVision

    Mobile app launched to optimise wound imaging and assessment

    India-dermal-matrix

    Advanced dermal matrix introduced to chronic wound patients across India

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    Pilot study confirms beneficial impact of SkinTE on closing venous ulcers

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    Fluorescence imaging supports wound healing by facilitating improved debridement

    Oscar-Alvarez-SAWC

    Multilayer dressing demonstrates benefits for VLU treatment by effectively transporting exudate

    Turn-Therapeutics

    Turn Therapeutics wins FDA approval for antimicrobial wound dressing

    3M-Acelity-Acquisition

    3M finalises $6.7 billion acquisition of Acelity

    Acquisition of FB Dermatology finalised by Klox Technologies

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    Imbed to develop bioresorbable wound dressing with support of $1.5 million...

    Axxess

    Axxess partners with Swift Medical to enhance wound care offerings and...

    Huntleigh-Wound-Express

    Huntleigh launches advanced treatment device for lower limb wound healing

    EO2 oxygen delivery

    EO2 oxygen delivery system demonstrates benefits for diabetic foot ulcer treatment

    LimFlow receives FDA approval for US study of minimally-invasive technology designed...

    cleancision

    Wound irrigation device demonstrates success in reducing surgical site infections

    NAWCO launches first professional credential in advanced wound care

    Nine out of ten wound patients receive better triaged care with...

    Regentec clinical trial

    First patient enrolled in Cook Regentec’s clinical trial of investigational therapy...

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    Smith+Nephew launches single-use negative pressure wound therapy system

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    Omar Ishrak to step down as Medtronic CEO next year

    Reflux elimination study reveals effective ultrasound method of treating leg ulcer...

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    MolecuLight agrees loan to expand FDA-approved fluorescence imaging tech

    Zip skin closure device to decrease costs and achieve improved clinical...

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    Sensor technology for the monitoring of wound healing in development

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    Clinical trials confirm efficacy of TLC-NOSF dressing for the safe treatment...

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    IWGDF unveils new infection and PAD guidelines for diabetic foot patients

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    Cell therapy may provide benefit for “no option” critical limb ischaemia...

    Establishing a pathway for the assessment and pre-treatment of venous leg...

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    Endovenous laser ablation to offer faster treatment for chronic venous ulcers

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    House of Commons debates the importance of a national wound care...

    Pilot study of BioLexa Platform on diabetic skin ulcers achieves positive...

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    Thousands of diabetic foot ulcer patients could benefit from topical oxygen...

    UrgoStart dressing

    Significant annual cost savings found with UrgoStart in UK and Germany

    World vascular societies announce new global guidelines for chronic limb-threatening ischaemia

    Intraoperative oxygen monitoring predicts wound healing in critical limb ischaemia patients...

    Higher proportion of limb salvage and lower amputation rates: The impact...

    iWounds Workshop debut at CX 2019

    The benefit of early ankle-brachial pressure index measurement for vascular wound...

    A need to clarify the role of compression in leg ulcer...

    UrgoStart dressing

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    Healogics brings vein ablation services to its Wound Care Centres

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    “Urgent action is required for patients with venous ulceration”

    Diagnostic biomarkers and fluorescence imaging may have the potential to advance...

    Measuring success in venous ulcer healing: “Ambiguous and difficult to define”

    NICE Endorses PICO negative pressure wound dressings for closed surgical incisions

    InGeneron announces positive results from wound healing case series using regenerative...

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