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Chronic Wound Infection Topic Center

Systematic Review
08/18/2025
Manuela de Mendonça Figueirêdo Coelho, PhD; Beatriz Moreira Alves Avelino, RN; Beatriz Alvez de Oliveira, MSN; Mariana Araújo Rios, RN; Fabiane do Amaral Gubert, PhD; Mariana Cavalcante Martins, PhD; Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho, PhD; Paula Sacha Frota Nogueira, PhD; Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa, PhD; Viviane Mamede Vasconcelos Cavalcante, PhD
The authors of this article conducted a systematic review to determine how prevalent biofilm is in chronic wounds.
The authors of this article conducted a systematic review to determine how prevalent biofilm is in chronic wounds.
The authors of this article...
08/18/2025
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Case Report
08/04/2025
Stephanie Behme, DPM; Shiwei Zhou, MD; Andrew Brown, DPM; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented...
08/04/2025
Wounds
mina izadjoo phd
Videos
06/26/2023
Mina Izadjoo
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo...
06/26/2023
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Case Report
05/16/2023
Rong Wang; Zhen Zhao; Haiyan Wang; Shuang Liang; Lifeng Qin; Hairui Gao; Gang Zhao; Ying Li
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant...
05/16/2023
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Consensus Statements
05/15/2023
Paul J. Kim, DPM, MS, FACFAS; Luis G. Fernández; Marc R. Matthews, MD, FACS, MS
The authors present their consensus opinion on the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the management of open wounds.
The authors present their consensus opinion on the use of a synthetic hybrid-scale fiber matrix for the management of open wounds.
The authors present their...
05/15/2023
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Case Report
05/08/2023
Marek K. Dobke
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was...
05/08/2023
Wounds
Case Report
04/28/2023
Huang Xuecheng; Yang Junxing; Chen Haoxiong; Guo Fuming; Xu Qiliang
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in...
04/28/2023
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Review
04/19/2023
Daniel Zhang; Gabrielle McMullin; Adriel Song Wei Leong
The authors conducted a review focused on the physiological impact of blue light on wound healing.
The authors conducted a review focused on the physiological impact of blue light on wound healing.
The authors conducted a review...
04/19/2023
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Case Report
03/22/2023
Marco Romanelli; Cristian Fidanzi; Giammarco Granieri; Matteo Bevilacqua; Flavia Manzo Margiotta; Valentina Dini; Alessandra Michelucci; Giorgia Salvia
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors...
03/22/2023
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Case Report
03/07/2023
James McKee; Arnold Paul C. Cua; Nicholas Chang; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report...
03/07/2023
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Multimedia

mina izadjoo phd
Videos
06/26/2023
Mina Izadjoo
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo presents research that is focused on novel and cost-effective antimicrobials, including antifungals, ranging from small molecules to recombinant proteins.
In this video, Dr. Izadjoo...
06/26/2023
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Videos
10/03/2022
This video features an interview with members of the ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-Based Practice Center (ECRI) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding a systematic review of skin substitutes conducted by the ECRI...
This video features an interview with members of the ECRI Institute-Penn Medicine Evidence-Based Practice Center (ECRI) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality regarding a systematic review of skin substitutes conducted by the ECRI...
This video features an interview...
10/03/2022
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SAWC Insights
05/27/2022
Robert J. Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS
In this video, Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, discusses why it's difficult to differentiate between malignant transformations of a chronic wound and the primary malignancy within the ulceration.
In this video, Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, discusses why it's difficult to differentiate between malignant transformations of a chronic wound and the primary malignancy within the ulceration.
In this video, Robert Klein,...
05/27/2022
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Videos
01/15/2022
Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, ABMSP, CMET, FAPWH(c)
This video showcases the mechanisms of action and use of a topical gel in the scope of chronic, hard-to-treat wounds.
This video showcases the mechanisms of action and use of a topical gel in the scope of chronic, hard-to-treat wounds.
This video showcases the...
01/15/2022
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Expert Insights
12/01/2021
Kazem Kazempour
In this video, Kazem Kazempour , PhD, explains why it is so difficult for new wound healing therapies for DFUs to be approved by the FDA.
In this video, Kazem Kazempour , PhD, explains why it is so difficult for new wound healing therapies for DFUs to be approved by the FDA.
In this video, Kazem Kazempour ,...
12/01/2021
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The Use of an Advanced Fluorescence Imaging System to Target Wound Healing
Podcasts
08/23/2021
Listen to "The Use of an Advanced Fluorescence Imaging System to Target Wound Healing" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Use of an Advanced Fluorescence Imaging System to Target Wound Healing" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Use of an...
08/23/2021
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Wound Care Basics Every Clinician Needs to Know
Podcasts
05/20/2021
In day-to-day clinical practice, a wound care clinician will find themselves continually educating patients and other clinicians on the basic fundamentals of wound care.
In day-to-day clinical practice, a wound care clinician will find themselves continually educating patients and other clinicians on the basic fundamentals of wound care.
In day-to-day clinical practice,...
05/20/2021
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Procedural Pain in the Wound Center
Podcasts
04/27/2021
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, explores methods of pain control that are utilized by wound centers, which consist of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
In this podcast, Laura Swoboda...
04/27/2021
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Pharmacology in Wound Care
Podcasts
02/10/2021
In this podcast, Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, and Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, discuss wound care with a focus on pharmacology. They delve into how different medications affect wounds and their...
In this podcast, Janice M. Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN, and Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, discuss wound care with a focus on pharmacology. They delve into how different medications affect wounds and their...
In this podcast, Janice M....
02/10/2021
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Evaluating and Treating Atypical Wounds
Podcasts
12/17/2020
Listen to "The Importance of Wound Measurements and How it Affects Treatment Plans" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Importance of Wound Measurements and How it Affects Treatment Plans" on Spreaker.
Listen to "The Importance of...
12/17/2020
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Videos
06/25/2025
Eric J. Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS, FAPWCA
06/25/2025
Wounds
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How-To Demonstration
06/16/2025
John C. Lantis, II, MD, FACS; Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS
Sharpen your surgical debridement skills with expert tips on tools, technique, and peri-wound preparation across care settings.
Sharpen your surgical debridement skills with expert tips on tools, technique, and peri-wound preparation across care settings.
Sharpen your surgical...
06/16/2025
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npwt
How-To Demonstration
01/17/2025
Michael N. Desvigne, MD, FACS, CWS, FACCWS
In this demonstration video, Dr. Michael Desvigne walks the audience through the process of applying various negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices as well as highlights a newly released, easy-to-use NPWT dressing.
In this demonstration video, Dr. Michael Desvigne walks the audience through the process of applying various negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices as well as highlights a newly released, easy-to-use NPWT dressing.
In this demonstration video, Dr....
01/17/2025
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The Frank & Lizzie Show, Episode 27: Multifunctional Dressings: The Future of Doing More with Less with MPM Medical
Sponsored Video
01/16/2025
Frank and Lizzie interview Mark Overcash, RN, WCSP a wound care expert with 25+ years of experience who is the National Sales Manager at MPM Medical to learn about the latest industry trends, professional survey insights, and the growing need...
Frank and Lizzie interview Mark Overcash, RN, WCSP a wound care expert with 25+ years of experience who is the National Sales Manager at MPM Medical to learn about the latest industry trends, professional survey insights, and the growing need...
Frank and Lizzie interview Mark...
01/16/2025
Wounds
Windy Cole
Videos
12/17/2024
Windy E. Cole, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS
This SAWC Fall speaker addresses how to get started in research in lower extremity wound care.
This SAWC Fall speaker addresses how to get started in research in lower extremity wound care.
This SAWC Fall speaker addresses...
12/17/2024
Podiatry Today
The Frank & Lizzie Show Episode 26
Sponsored Video
11/26/2024
Frank & Lizzie interview Dr. Tyson Green, DPM, on his experience utilizing Reapplix 3C Patch in his practice.
Frank & Lizzie interview Dr. Tyson Green, DPM, on his experience utilizing Reapplix 3C Patch in his practice.
Frank & Lizzie interview Dr....
11/26/2024
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The Science, Clinical Research, Evidence Generation, and Future of Royal Biologics in Advanced Healing and Wound Care Technology
Sponsored Video
11/25/2024
Join Royal Wound-X and CEO and Founder, Salvatore Leo, for an insightful discussion on the science, clinical research, evidence generation, and future of advanced healing technologies at Royal Wound-X.
Join Royal Wound-X and CEO and Founder, Salvatore Leo, for an insightful discussion on the science, clinical research, evidence generation, and future of advanced healing technologies at Royal Wound-X.
Join Royal Wound-X and CEO and...
11/25/2024
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Triple A Dressings: Adhesion and Absorption... At A Fair Price
Sponsored Video
11/22/2024
What makes a good dressing? For the bedside wound clinician, it is a product that sticks to the patient well, keeps bacteria out while absorbing drainage, is not painful to remove and does not harm the periwound skin. This video introduces...
What makes a good dressing? For the bedside wound clinician, it is a product that sticks to the patient well, keeps bacteria out while absorbing drainage, is not painful to remove and does not harm the periwound skin. This video introduces...
What makes a good dressing? For...
11/22/2024
Wounds
The Frank & Lizzie Show: Episode 25: Unlocking the Potential of the RedDress Actigraft
Sponsored Video
11/15/2024
Frank & Lizzie engage with Dr. Robert Snyder, Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Barry University, virtually and Kathleen Schaum, MS, reimbursement specialist, LIVE from the SAWC Fall studio in Las Vegas.
Frank & Lizzie engage with Dr. Robert Snyder, Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Barry University, virtually and Kathleen Schaum, MS, reimbursement specialist, LIVE from the SAWC Fall studio in Las Vegas.
Frank & Lizzie engage with Dr....
11/15/2024
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Advancing the Next Generation of Wound Healing: An open discussion of new approaches in the world of wound therapy
Sponsored Video
11/15/2024
Medaxis CEO Jeff Castillo and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jimmy Chim, MD discuss opportunities for industry and professionals to partner to make wound therapy less complicated for the provider and for the patient with the ultimate goal...
Medaxis CEO Jeff Castillo and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jimmy Chim, MD discuss opportunities for industry and professionals to partner to make wound therapy less complicated for the provider and for the patient with the ultimate goal...
Medaxis CEO Jeff Castillo and...
11/15/2024
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From the Publications

Case Report
08/04/2025
Stephanie Behme, DPM; Shiwei Zhou, MD; Andrew Brown, DPM; Gary M. Rothenberg, DPM
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented with an enlarging ulceration that failed to respond to antibiotic therapy based on routine aerobic culture results. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) cultures revealed a nontuberculous mycobacteria infection with...
A 64-year-old female presented...
08/04/2025
Wounds
Case Report
05/16/2023
Rong Wang; Zhen Zhao; Haiyan Wang; Shuang Liang; Lifeng Qin; Hairui Gao; Gang Zhao; Ying Li
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant perineal wounds saw full wound closure within 2 weeks following treatment with platelet-rich plasma.
Two patients with recalcitrant...
05/16/2023
Wounds
Case Report
05/08/2023
Marek K. Dobke
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was undergoing chemotherapy for sarcoma presented with a nonhealing leg wound; 22 weeks after initiating treatment with a structural microvascular tissue allograft, the wound was fully closed.
A 29-year-old male who was...
05/08/2023
Wounds
Case Report
04/28/2023
Huang Xuecheng; Yang Junxing; Chen Haoxiong; Guo Fuming; Xu Qiliang
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in which elastic therapeutic tape was successfully used to close a surgical wound that had failed to heal almost 3 months after surgery.
The authors detail a case in...
04/28/2023
Wounds
Case Report
03/22/2023
Marco Romanelli; Cristian Fidanzi; Giammarco Granieri; Matteo Bevilacqua; Flavia Manzo Margiotta; Valentina Dini; Alessandra Michelucci; Giorgia Salvia
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors discuss a 50-year-old female who presented with necrotic, punched-out ulcers on her back.
In this case report, the authors...
03/22/2023
Wounds
Case Report
03/07/2023
James McKee; Arnold Paul C. Cua; Nicholas Chang; Valerie L. Marmolejo (Schade), DPM, MS, CTBS, MWC, FACFAS, FACFAOM
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report present a 78-year-old male with primary cutaneous mucormycosis who was treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
The authors of this case report...
03/07/2023
Wounds
Case Series
02/01/2023
Chayane K.L. de Carvalho; Mauren Abreu de Souza; Michel M. Dalmedico; Beatriz Luci Fernandes, PhD
This series examines 3 cases in which an autologous biopolymer fibrin membrane was used to treat chronic oncological wounds that had displayed no sign of healing after more than 6 months of conventional treatment.
This series examines 3 cases in which an autologous biopolymer fibrin membrane was used to treat chronic oncological wounds that had displayed no sign of healing after more than 6 months of conventional treatment.
This series examines 3 cases in...
02/01/2023
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Case Series
01/31/2023
Yi Arnold; Jeremy Perse; Deepali Darji, DPM
The authors report on 3 cases of chronic pretibial ulcers successfully treated with fenestration and the application of an antimicrobial fetal bovine acellular dermal matrix.
The authors report on 3 cases of chronic pretibial ulcers successfully treated with fenestration and the application of an antimicrobial fetal bovine acellular dermal matrix.
The authors report on 3 cases of...
01/31/2023
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Case Series
01/31/2023
Leydi Castro; Nelly Esperanza Jaimes; Luis Fernando Orduz; Diana Isabel Cáceres; Maria Andreina Pulido
01/31/2023
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Original Research
09/11/2025
Prospective series evaluates China-Lu endoscopic classification for chronic sinus-tract wounds, examining closure patterns across subtypes to guide prognostication and management.
Prospective series evaluates China-Lu endoscopic classification for chronic sinus-tract wounds, examining closure patterns across subtypes to guide prognostication and management.
Prospective series evaluates...
09/11/2025
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Original Research
09/09/2025
In this prospective study, the authors looked at variables implicated with delayed would healing in 225 patients.
In this prospective study, the authors looked at variables implicated with delayed would healing in 225 patients.
In this prospective study, the...
09/09/2025
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Case Series
09/04/2025
Kristen McGinness, DPM; Brad Peck, DPM; Usman Javed, DPM; Amer Hitto, DPM; Torrin Lundberg, DPM; Devin Ricks, DPM
This case series examined the intraoperative use of human cryopreserved adipose tissue allograft in 8 patients with chronic recalcitrant plantar ulcers.
This case series examined the intraoperative use of human cryopreserved adipose tissue allograft in 8 patients with chronic recalcitrant plantar ulcers.
This case series examined the...
09/04/2025
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Case Report
08/28/2025
Xu Qiliang, MD; Liang XiaoHua, MD; Chen Haoxiong, MD; Zhao Liang, MD; Tan Jingchao, MD; Zhang Linlin, MD; Yang Junxing, MD
This case report features an 89-year-old male with a stage 4 pressure injury that was resolved through the use of Kirschner wires and elastic tape.
This case report features an 89-year-old male with a stage 4 pressure injury that was resolved through the use of Kirschner wires and elastic tape.
This case report features an...
08/28/2025
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Original Research
08/27/2025
Norhan Mohamed Eltayeb, BS; Marwa Mahdy Abdelhamid, PhD; Hossam Zaghloul Yousuf, MD; Nessrein Afifi Abd-Elrashid, PhD
This prospective, controlled trial examined the impact of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on patients with stage 2 or 3 chronic Charcot foot with ulceration.
This prospective, controlled trial examined the impact of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on patients with stage 2 or 3 chronic Charcot foot with ulceration.
This prospective, controlled...
08/27/2025
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Case Series
08/26/2025
Novel zipper device offers a noninvasive outpatient alternative for pediatric cutaneous abscess closure, potentially reducing healing time and discomfort.
Novel zipper device offers a noninvasive outpatient alternative for pediatric cutaneous abscess closure, potentially reducing healing time and discomfort.
Novel zipper device offers a...
08/26/2025
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Original Research
08/20/2025
Shaun Carpenter, MD, FAPWCA, CWSP; Angelina Ferguson, DNP, FNP, CWS; Devinna Bahadur, DNP, AGACNP-BC, MSN-ED; Amanda Estapa, ACNP-BC, CWS; Jamie Bahm, RHIA, CCS; Sadie Burst, BS
The authors of this retrospective analysis examined wound area reduction following cellular and/or tissue-based product application in a variety of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, surgical wounds, trauma...
The authors of this retrospective analysis examined wound area reduction following cellular and/or tissue-based product application in a variety of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, surgical wounds, trauma...
The authors of this...
08/20/2025
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Clinical Trial Design
08/13/2025
Pivotal multicenter trial will investigate concurrent optical and magnetic stimulation (COMS) therapy as an adjunctive treatment for refractory diabetic foot ulcers.
Pivotal multicenter trial will investigate concurrent optical and magnetic stimulation (COMS) therapy as an adjunctive treatment for refractory diabetic foot ulcers.
Pivotal multicenter trial will...
08/13/2025
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Case Series
08/08/2025
Qing Jia, MSN; Xiaojing Yin, BSN; Wen Qin, BSN; Jiaojiao Bai, BSN, RN
The authors explore the results of an aggressive, standardized wound healing protocol in 20 patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
The authors explore the results of an aggressive, standardized wound healing protocol in 20 patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
The authors explore the results...
08/08/2025
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