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12 October 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Wound care success within a nurse-led clinic

Jodie Gartner and the team at Junction Place Medical Centre (VIC) beautifully demonstrate how collaboration within a nurse-led clinic can make an incredible difference to the well-being of individuals with wounds. https://www.facebook.com/APNAnurses/videos/1113080575533835/

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1 October 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Does obesity cause lymphoedema

Lymphoedema occurs when the skin swells due to an abnormality in the lymphatic drainage system. Mehrara & Greene state that the fluid which underpins the swelling is known to cause persistent inflammation, scarring and fat cell (adipose) deposition. The authors further report that body mass

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28 August 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Revisiting venous leg ulcer recurrence and compression

O’Donnell and colleagues report the following statistics on venous leg ulcer recurrence (after wound closure had been achieved) : 67% for those receiving no compression; 28% for those receiving compression therapy only; 12% for those treated with superficial venous surgery and compression therapy together. J

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2 August 2018 In News By thewoundguy

Reducing radiation skin reactions with a barrier film spray

In the June 2018 edition of Wounds Australia's Newsletter "Deeps Tissues", Priscilla Taylor graciously shares her very personal experience (and that of her friend) who both receive radiation therapy to the breast. Both individuals decided to use two different topical approaches throughout their treatment fractions in

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30 July 2018 In News By thewoundguy

2018 Leg Club Foundation Conference

Ellie, Lynn and the Leg Club Foundation team have once again produced a marvellous program for their 2018 Conference. Entitled "The Challenge of Improving Practice in Wound Management", the event features a diverse sequence of workshops and fabulous plenary speakers. Wendy White will bring an Australian perspective

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