Impact of daily cooling treatment on skin inflammation in patients with chronic venous disease
People with chronic venous disease are at high risk for developing venous leg ulcers. Inflammation is posited as a pathological factor for this chronic condition as evidenced by persistently elevated skin temperature. As part of a larger trial to test the effects of a cooling regimen on leg ulcer prevention, the objective of this preliminary study was to evaluate the first 30 days of intense daily cooling. Compared to a placebo control cuff, a gel cuff applied to the most severely affected lower leg skin for 30 minutes daily showed no statistically significant differences between temperatures taken in the home at baseline ...
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - February 6, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Teresa J. Kelechi, Martina Mueller, Dana E. King, Mohan Madisetti, Margie Prentice Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
Inter-operator and inter-device agreement and reliability of the SEM Scanner
The objective of this study was to evaluate the inter-rater and inter-device agreement and reliability of the SEM Scanner. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - February 3, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Marta Clendenin, Kindah Jaradeh, Anasheh Shamirian, Shannon L. Rhodes Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - February 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Wound Fixation for Pressure Ulcers: A New Therapeutic Concept Based on the Physical Properties of Wounds
A pressure ulcer is defined as damage to skin and other tissues over a bony prominence caused by excess pressure. Deep pressure ulcers that develop over specific bony prominences often exhibit wound deformity, defined as a change in the 3-dimensional shape of the wound. Subsequently, the wound deformity can result in undermining formation, which is a characteristic of deep pressure ulcers. However, to date, a concept with respect to alleviating wound deformity has yet to be defined and described. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - January 28, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Fumihiro Mizokami, Yoshiko Takahashi, Tetsuya Nemoto, Yayoi Nagai, Makiko Tanaka, Atsushi Utani, Katsunori Furuta, Zenzo Isogai Source Type: research
The biomechanical efficacy of dressings in preventing heel ulcers
The heels are the most common site for facility-acquired pressure ulcers (PUs), and are also the most susceptible location for deep tissue injuries. The use of multilayer prophylactic dressings to prevent heel PUs is a relatively new prevention concept, generally aimed at minimizing the risk for heel ulcers (HUs) through mechanical cushioning and reduction of friction at the dressing-support interface. We used 9 finite element model variants of the posterior heel in order to evaluate the biomechanical performance of a multilayer dressing in prevention of HUs during supine lying. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - January 19, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ayelet Levy, Mor Ben-Or Frank, Amit Gefen Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Changes in the parameters of gait after a mechanical debridement of a plantar callosities
Plantar callosities are a common cause of pain in the forefoot and also a cause of alterations in plantar pressure. Mechanical debridement with a scalpel can relieve pain and increase functional capacity. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - January 5, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gabriel Gijon-Nogueron, Irene Garcia-Paya, Ana Belen Ortega-Avila, Joaquin Paez-Moguer, Jose Antonio Cervera-Marin Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Development, validation and psychometric analysis of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire of the university of Malaga, Spain (DFSQ-UMA)
This paper assessed the reliability and construct validity of a tool to evaluate the foot self-care of diabetic patients.The education of diabetic patients about their foot care is a major issue to avoid complications like amputations and ulcers. Specific tools aimed to assess patient’s knowledge in this area are needed.The study had two phases: in Phase 1, item-generation was carried out through a literature review, expert review by a Delphi technique and cognitive interviews with diabetic patients for testing readability and comprehension. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 27, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Emmanuel Navarro-Flores, José Miguel Morales-Asencio, José Antonio Cervera-Marín, Mª Teresa Labajos-Manzanares, Gabriel Gijón-Noguerón Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
Establishing community wound prevalence within an inner London borough: Exploring the complexities
The academic literature reveals a dearth of evidence regarding the wound prevalence across a community setting, despite the need for both clinicians and commissioners to understand local need. To support the commissioning process, a wound prevalence audit was undertaken across all community services in an inner London borough in 2012 as part of a local needs analysis and to identify where resources were required. Within a population of 254,000, 272 residents had a total of 325 wounds, giving a mean of 1.19 wounds and a community wound prevalence of 1.07 per 1000 residents. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 8, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alison Hopkins, Fran Worboys. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Honey for non-healing leg ulcers
Dear editor, we would like to discuss on the publication on “Honey for non-healing leg ulcers [1].” Mayer et al. concluded that “honeydew honey has the potential to be one of the medical-grade honeys [1].” It is widely accepted that medihoney dressing is useful for management of chronic leg ulcer [2]. Dunford and Hanano concluded that patients also satisfied with honey treatment [2]. In fact, honey is approved for its effectiveness for wound care. It also has the antibacterial activity. Yassin noted that honey could be used as therapeutic agent for infectious diseases [3]. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 3, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sim Sai Tin, Viroj Wiwanitkit Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
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February 2015 (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Reviewer Acknowledgement
As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Tissue Viability I would like to publicly acknowledge the editorial team and editorial board members and those who have given their time and expertise to submit manuscripts and reviews to the journal in 2014. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - November 1, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Healing efficiency of oligosaccharides generated from almond gum () on dermal wounds of adult rats
Almond gum is a naturally occurring polymer produced by almond trees and shrubs. Its abundance, as well as its low cost production makes it a potential feedstock for use in food and pharmaceuticals. In this regard, almond gum oligosaccharides were enzymatically generated, purified and their monosaccharide composition assessed using gas chromatography-flame ionization detector. Oligosaccharide analyses show that the most prominent residues were galactose and arabinose with traces of xylose, rhamnose, glucose and mannose. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - August 23, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Fatma Bouaziz, Molka Ben Romdhane, Claire Boisset Helbert, Laurine Buon, Fatma Bhiri, Sana Bardaa, Dorra Driss, Mohamed Koubaa, Akram Fakhfakh, Zouhair Sahnoun, Fatma Kallel, Najiba Zghal, Semia Ellouz Chaabouni Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
A systematic review of the key factors affecting tissue viability and rehabilitation outcomes of the residual limb in lower extremity traumatic amputees
Most traumatic lower limb amputees ambulate using a prosthetic limb. Comfort, appearance of the missing limb and function are confirmed as being important during rehabilitation post-amputation. Emerging evidence suggests that impaired tissue viability of the stump affects rehabilitation and thus clinical ability to provide optimum care. The primary objective of this systematic review was to identify key factors relating to tissue viability of the residual limb in lower extremity traumatic amputees. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - August 23, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Katrina Butler, Catherine Bowen, Ann-Marie Hughes, Russel Torah, Ivo Ayala, John Tudor, Cheryl D. Metcalf Tags: Review Source Type: research
Treatment of non-healing leg ulcers with honeydew honey
Honey is used as a traditional medicine for centuries by different cultures for the treatment of various disorders. However, not all honeys exhibit equal antimicrobial potency and only a few meet the criteria for clinical usage. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - August 19, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alexander Mayer, Viliam Slezak, Peter Takac, Juraj Olejnik, Juraj Majtan Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
