Stem Cells: It’s Good To Have Choices
Ian H. Bellayra,b and Yong Lia,b,c,∗ Abstract “Three types of stem cells, embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells, are currently studied by scientists. Barack Obama’s presidency…
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Primary Actinomycosis of the Foot: A Case Report and Literature Review
Jacob Bettesworth,a Kirandeep Gill,a and Jayesh Shahb,∗ Abstract “Actinomycosis is an indolent, slowly progressive, suppurative infection caused by gram-positive branching bacteria of the genus Actinomyces. The organism is a…
Impaired Lower Extremity Wound Healing Secondary to Sirolimus After Kidney Transplantation
J. George DeVries,a Rachel C. Collier,b,∗ Jeffrey A. Niezgoda,c Shawn Sanicola,d and John P. Simanonoke Abstract “Sirolimus is an immunosuppressive drug used as part of the drug regimen after kidney,…
Bidirectional Barbed Sutures for Wound Closure: Evolution and Applications
Malcolm D. Paula,∗ Abstract “Traditionally, wound closure sutures have in common the need to tie knots with the inherent risk of extrusion, palpability, microinfarcts, breakage,…
Implications of the New Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Pressure Ulcer Policy in Acute Care
Cynthia A. Flecka,∗ Abstract “One of the leading questions on clinicians’ minds is, What are the implications of the new ruling of the Centers for…
Pain Management and Wound Care
Kari Becherta,∗ and Steve E. Abrahamb Abstract “Pain frequently is an overlooked aspect of wound care, and unresolved pain can have a negative impact on wound healing.…
A Retrospective Analysis of Acoustic Pressure Wound Therapy: Effects on the Healing Progression of Chronic Wounds
Jaimee Haana,∗ and Sharon Lucicha Abstract “Small clinical studies suggest adjunctive use of acoustic pressure wound therapy (APWT) may enhance wound healing, even in challenging patients. This…
A Primer on Wound Bed Preparation
Chuck Gokooa,∗ Abstract “Successful wound closure and healing are a major concern for today’s clinician. Determining if the wound will progress or not relies on…