Stem cell–derived secretome may offer an alternative to live cell therapies for chronic wound healing
Review compares stem cell secretome to live cell therapies for leg ulcers
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on stem cell–derived secretome versus live cell therapies for diabetic, venous leg, and pressure …
A review looks at how stem cell secretome stacks up against live cell therapies for healing diabetic, venous, and pressure ulcers.
Meta-analysis finds very uncertain evidence for CO therapy in wound healing
Carbon Dioxide Therapy May Help Stubborn Wounds Heal Faster
This meta-analysis of 127 wounds/participants evaluated highly concentrated carbon dioxide therapy for diabetic foot ulcers and pressure inj…
A new review suggests highly concentrated carbon dioxide therapy may help chronic wounds heal better, but the evidence is still early.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links prior flap reconstruction and injury level to pressure injury recurrence in SCI patients
Prior flap surgery raises complication risk for spinal cord injury patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated risk factors for acute postoperative complications and pressure injury recurrence in 1976…
Past flap reconstruction surgery significantly increases the risk of complications and pressure injury recurrence for spinal cord injury pat…
Gradient warning nursing procedure reduced pressure ulcers in prone orthopedic surgery patients
New Nursing Method Cuts Bed Sores in Half
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 126 prone-positioned orthopedic surgery patients comparing a gradient warning nursing procedure (G…
A new nursing warning system slashes bed sore rates by 89% for spine surgery patients lying on their stomachs.