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This study examined the mechanism of nanocrystalline silver antiinflammatory activity, and tested nanocrystalline silver for systemic antiinflammatory effects. Secondary ion mass spectroscopy of skin treated directly with nanocrystalline silver for 24 hours showed that at skin surfaces there were significant deposits at weights corresponding to Ag, AgO, AgCl, AgNO3, Ag2O, and silver [...]
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A human study was conducted in which the efficacy of in vivo diffuse near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was demonstrated in predicting wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers. Sixteen chronic diabetic wounds were followed and assessed for subsurface oxy-hemoglobin concentration using the NIR device. Weekly measurements were conducted until there was wound closure, limb [...]
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Founded in 1903 and restructured to focus on innovative nutrition products, Abbott Nutrition is well recognized as one of the world’s most respected names serving health care professionals and their patients. Healthcare professionals and their patients continue to look to us for nutritional products — and partnerships — that encompass every stage of life for essential growth, development, and well-being. Abbott Nutrition remains committed to the highest standards of quality, excellence, and innovation. We remain true to the tenets upon which our company was founded—providing innovative and superior nutrition that advances the quality of life for people of all ages. As our name indicates— nutrition is our business.
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TWC: Are there specific brands of products or services that you always use for infection control?
HJ: We do use surgical face masks with shields by Kimberly Clark. These are designed for use in procedures and in environments where risk of splash exposure to blood and body fluids. They can be worn with or without glasses; are resistant to fogging, and are really clear for maximum visibility. 3M N95 Respirators are available if needed – meets CDC guidelines and has a filter efficiency level of 95% or greater against particulate aerosols. It is fluid resistant and disposable.
From Derma Sciences, Inc. ….
PRINCETON, N.J., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Derma Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSCI), a specialty medical device/pharmaceutical company focused on advanced wound care, will hold a conference call on April 1, 2010 to discuss the results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
The conference call is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight [...]
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R.D. Wolcott, D.D. Rhoads, M.E. Bennett, B.M. Wolcott, L. Gogokhia, J.W. Costerton, S.E. Dowd
Journal of Wound Care, Vol. 19, Iss. 2, 11 Feb 2010, pp 45 – 53
There is a growing recognition that biofilms are the principal cause of wound chronicity. The development of treatments for wound biofilms raises the prospect that [...]
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