Smart Compression Therapy Devices for Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Review
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200710
Abstract: Venous leg ulcers can have significant social and economic impacts, and are generally treated by applying compression to the lower limb, which aids in promoting blood return to the heart. Compression therapies commonly involve the… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; leg ulcers; compression therapy; smart compression ... See more keywords
Development and validation of a gene expression test to identify hard‐to‐heal chronic venous leg ulcers
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11161
Abstract: Chronic venous leg ulcers pose a significant burden to healthcare systems, and predicting wound healing is challenging. The aim of this study was to develop a genetic test to evaluate the propensity of a chronic… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; development validation; leg ulcers; chronic venous ... See more keywords
Systematic review assessing the measurement properties of patient‐reported outcomes for venous leg ulcers
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.25
Abstract: A variety of instruments have been used to assess outcomes for patients with venous leg ulcers. This study sought to identify, evaluate and recommend the most appropriate patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) for English‐speaking patients with… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; assessing measurement; leg ulcers; systematic review ... See more keywords
Leg ulcers in childhood: A multicenter study in France.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2021.05.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND Leg ulcers in adults are a major public health concern. Their incidence increases with age and many causes have been identified, predominantly associated with vascular diseases. Leg ulcers in children and teenagers are less… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcers; children teenagers; multicenter study; dermatology ... See more keywords
Prevalence of leg ulcers in the province of Cuenca: a study in Primary Care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2021.01.010
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of leg ulcers, and to describe the affected patients, wounds, and treatment. METHOD Observational, cross-sectional prevalence study. An ad hoc online questionnaire was sent to all nurses attending Primary Care… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcers; prevalence; leg; care ... See more keywords
The lived experience of recurrence prevention in patients with venous leg ulcers: An interpretative phenomenological study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.01.001
Abstract: AIM OF THE STUDY To explore patient understanding of why they develop a venous leg ulcer and how they can prevent recurrence. METHOD The methodological framework of the hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used. Semi-structured interviews… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; recurrence; leg ulcers; study ... See more keywords
Surrounding skin management in venous leg ulcers: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.02.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Chronic venous insufficiency may lead to the development of venous leg ulcers, the most common form of chronic wounds in the lower extremity. Key to venous leg ulcer care is the maintenance of healthy… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; leg ulcers; surrounding skin; wound ... See more keywords
Wound dressings for leg ulcers in Germany: Distribution, regional variations and health care providers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wndm.2018.09.009
Abstract: Abstract Background Although there are standards in guideline-compliant treatment of chronic wounds, little is known about the use of wound dressings in Germany. Objective The objective of the longitudinal study was to analyze the use… read more here.
Keywords: regional variations; leg ulcers; wound dressings; ulcers germany ... See more keywords
Physician-initiated clinical study of limb ulcers treated with a functional peptide, SR-0379: from discovery to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1038/s41514-018-0021-7
Abstract: SR-0379 is a functional peptide that has wound healing effect with anti-microbial action, making it an ideal drug to prevent infection. To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of SR-0379 for the treatment of leg… read more here.
Keywords: leg ulcers; treatment; group; study ... See more keywords
Assessing the Healing of Venous Leg Ulcers Using a Noncontact Near-Infrared Optical Imaging Approach.
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DOI: 10.1089/wound.2017.0745
Abstract: Objective: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are one of the most common complications in lower extremity wounds. To date, clinicians employ visual inspection of the wound site during its healing process by monitoring surface granulation and… read more here.
Keywords: venous leg; leg ulcers; near infrared; optical imaging ... See more keywords
Leg Ulcers in Sickle-Cell Disease: Treatment Update.
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DOI: 10.1089/wound.2018.0918
Abstract: Significance: Sickle-cell leg ulcers (SCLUs) are a severe, chronic, and recurrent complication of sickle-cell disease (SCD). There are no official recommendations for treatment. Recent Advances: Only a few studies with a high level of evidence… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; cell disease; leg ulcers; sickle cell ... See more keywords