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Tissue engineering is an emerging field. Novel bioengineered skin substitutes and genetically derived growth factors offer innovative approaches to reduce the burden of diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers for both patients and health care systems.

A Granite Belt woman will be the first in Queensland to trial a new procedure that could lessen the side effects of radiotherapy.

Medinox, Inc. and its development partner, Logical Therapeutics, Inc. announced the results of a double-blind, randomized, active comparator study of LT-NS001 vs naproxen, in subjects 45 to 70 years of age.

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U.S. medical researchers say they've discovered popular glutamine supplements show promise in the treatment of stomach ulcers.

Cardium Therapeutics and its subsidiary Tissue Repair Company announced the completion of recruitment for the pioneering Phase 2b MATRIX clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Excellarate product candidate for the potential treatment of non-healing foot ulcers in patients with type I or type II diabetes.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. CHRONIC WOUNDS: Treating chronic wounds cost an estimated $5 billion to $10 billion each year, according to a recent JAMA article.

Diagnosis of Buruli ulcer is needed sooner to prevent permanent disability and disfigurement from the flesh-eating bacteria, say experts.

Our grandmothers have handed down a legacy from generation to generation and the tales they have told us often influence our way of doing things.

AUSTRALIA'S drug regulator is investigating concerns about the popular ulcer treatment Bonjela after British authorities said it could increase the risk of a rare but potentially fatal brain and liver disease in children.

INTRODUCTION Obesity, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, a sedentary lifestyle, and chronic ulceration can all be complicated by refractory substance abuse.

Brian Williams, M.D., is a Cox Walnut Lawn urgent care physician. Q: What are canker sores? A: Canker sores are small, sometimes painful, shallow sores that occur on the inside of the mouth on the cheeks, lips and at the base of the gums.

FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS: Chief Gastroenterologist of VGM Endoscopy Centre V.G. Mohan Prasad demonstrating the new manometry system at its launch recently.

For treatment of active duodenal ulcer and maintenance treatment of healed duodenal ulcers.

In a statewide initiative, coordinated by the New Jersey Hospital Association Quality Institute, hospitals together with nursing home and home care agencies were asked to participate in a Pressure Ulcer Prevention Collaborative.

The use of maggots to treat leg ulcers is similar to standard hydrogel therapy in terms of health benefits and costs, according to British researchers.

Thu, Mar 19, 2009 In a study testing treatments for leg ulcers, British doctors found that a surprising, yet perhaps revolting, option works just as well as standard treatment: maggots.

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A foot model to teach medics to save patients' toes by treating foot ulcers before they have to be amputated has been developed at Hatfield's University of Heretfordshire.