by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the role of compression in non-healing venous leg ulcers (VLUs) of > 3 months' duration.
Method: Patients' records from three independent data sets of non-healing VLUs of > 3 months'duration were re-analysed.Two data sets were...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Publications
Abstract
Infective endocarditis and kidney infections are serious complications of Staphylococcus aureus sepsis. We investigated the role of superantigens (SAgs) in the development of lethal sepsis, infective endocarditis, and kidney infections. SAgs cause toxic shock...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Objective: To obtain clinical evidence on the use of a collagen wound dressing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Method: A convenience sample of patients managed in the podiatry outpatient clinic over an 8-month period were included in the evaluation, if their...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
A flexible methacrylate powder dressing (Altrazeal®) transforms into a wound contour conforming matrix once in contact with wound exudate. We hypothesised that it may also serve as a drug delivery vehicle for antiseptics. The antimicrobial efficacy and influence...
by Perfectus Biomed | 2015 and older, Biofilm, Publications, Wound Care
Abstract
Objective: To estimate the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of using a sodium carboxymethylcellulose dressing (CMC [Aquacel]) and four super absorbent dressings (DryMax Extra[DM], Flivasorb [F], Kerramax [K] and sachet S [S]) in the treatment of...
