Wound Management News

Researchers found wound eversion was not significantly associated with overall scar improvement in a randomized, split-scar intervention involving cutaneous surgery patients.

Controlling procedural pain in the debridement of scleroderma-associated digital ulcers led to better outcomes and treatment adherence among patients, according to new research.

Postarticular skin was an effective donor site for small- to moderate-sized split-thickness skin grafts for patients after Mohs micrographic surgery, according to study results.

Integra LifeSciences Holdings has introduced the Integra Meshed Dermal Regeneration Template, which received pre-market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for third-degree burns and scar contracture procedures, according to a press release.

Hidradenitis suppurativa lesions appeared to contain bacterial pathogens known to cause skin and soft tissue infections, according to researchers from France.

SAN DIEGO — Laser hair removal was shown to improve the quality of life for those who have suffered combat-associated amputations, according to study findings presented here.

PHILADELPHIA — Data presented at IDWeek 2014 suggest soft tissue infections are the main source in community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, whereas central catheters are the main source of hospital-acquired cases.

AbbVie has announced results from its PIONEER II study demonstrating the effectiveness of Humira in reducing symptoms of moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

Early detection and diagnosis, as well as collaboration with local medical personnel, are key elements in controlling an ongoing epidemic of cutaneous leishmaniasis among Syrian refugees in Lebanon, according to recent findings.

PHILADELPHIA — Novel oxazolidinone antibacterial tedizolid for treatment of patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections showed a better gastrointestinal adverse event profile compared with linezolid, according to phase 3 study data presented at IDWeek 2014.