Wound healing is a complex, highly regulated process that is critical in maintaining the
barrier function of skin. With numerous disease processes, the cascade of events involved in …

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most costly and devastating complication of diabetes
mellitus, which affect 15% of diabetic patients during their lifetime. Based on National …

A method and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises an
absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, a liquid impermeable, gas permeable filter …

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A method and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises a
sealing layer comprising at least one orifice, an absorbent layer over the sealing layer …

The burden of diabetic foot disease (DFD) is expected to increase in the future. The
incidence of DFD is still rising due to the high prevalence of DFD predisposing factors. DFD …

Delayed wound healing particularly in difficult wounds and in elderly with co morbidities is a
major concern. It leads to the pain, morbidity, prolonged treatment, and require major …

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is growing at epidemic proportions in the United States
and worldwide. Most alarming is the steady increase in type 2 diabetes, especially among …

Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) promotes healing by evenly applying negative
pressure on the surface of the wound. The system consists of a sponge, a semiocclusive …

Chronic wounds are a major healthcare problem costing the United States billions of dollars
a year. The American Academy of Dermatology has underscored the significance of wound …