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Wound Debridement and Its Role in the Healing Process

When a wound isn’t healing well on its own or responding to the body’s natural immune system, your doctor may recommend wound debridement to help restart the process.

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Types of Non-Healing Wounds and How to Treat Them

It is imperative to educate yourself about the nature of non-healing wounds, who is most at risk, and the proper way to treat them.

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What Prolongs Wound Healing in Older Patients

Each phase of the wound healing process is affected among the elderly, resulting in a more delayed recovery time. Let’s break down why older adults are more prone to injuries and why age can play a role in how effectively wounds heal.

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How Does Smoking Affect Wound Healing?

If you are a smoker you are probably aware that it can have a devastating effect on your heart and lungs as well as your skin. But many don’t realize that tobacco can also prevent or slow down wound healing.

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specialist caring for a diabetic wound

Why Does Diabetes Impair Wound Healing?

Let’s take a look at how diabetes impacts wound healing, how the disease makes the recovery process more difficult, and what you can do to help if you or a loved one is diabetic and has suffered a serious wound.

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man seeing a wound care specialist for an arm injury

What is a Wound Care Specialist and When to See One

Let’s delve deep into what a wound care specialist is, what sets them apart from other healthcare providers and how can you tell when it’s time to seek specialized help for your wound.

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How Telemedicine Is Influencing Wound Care: A Featured Article by Today’s Wound Clinic

“Telemedicine is becoming popular in the healthcare industry. There are over a dozen telemedicine companies already working with doctors. Doctors have started seeing patients virtually for their non-emergency visits.” Read the full article ” How Telemedicine Is Influencing Wound Care” by Today’s Wound Clinic – CLICK HERE

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COVID-19 Resources

Providing Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Featured Article by Wounds Research

“In a pandemic situation, it is important for any outpatient wound program to rapidly identify the entire patient cohort that it has been managing and determine optimal strategies to manage patients, preferably at home, based on the resources available to each and the system.” Read the full article “Wound Center Without Walls: The New Model […]

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