Cancer-fighting therapy shows promise as treatment to speed up wound healing
A type of targeted therapy that has shown promising results treating advanced melanoma could also be used to help speed up how the skin repairs itself from injury, UCLA researchers have found, providing a potential new way to accelerate healing of acute and chronic wounds.
In the United States alone, chronic wounds affect more than 6.5 million people and an estimated $50 billion is spent annually treating these conditions. Many areas of medicine — from improving recovery times after surgery to reducing skin-related secondary effects of cancer treatments and other diseases — can benefit from speeding up the skin’s hea...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 1, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Derma Sciences acquires BioD for $21.3m
Derma Sciences (NSDQ:DSCI) said today it is buying regenerative medicine developer BioD for $21.3 million up front, with the possibility of an additional $56.5 million.
The deal between Princeton, N.J.-based Derma Sciences and Cordova, Tenn.-based BioD includes regulatory milestone payments up to $30 million and earn outs based on net sales growth of up to $26.5 million.
“The acquisition of BioD is a powerful strategic business fit with Derma Sciences and furthers our commitment to being a leading provider of advanced wound care and regenerative medicine products. Combining BioD with Derma Sciences enhances our ...
Source: Mass Device - July 28, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Mergers & Acquisitions Regenerative Medicine BioD Derma Sciences Inc. Source Type: news
Foot Ulcer Fibroblasts Converted to Stem Cells May Help HealingFoot Ulcer Fibroblasts Converted to Stem Cells May Help Healing
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)-derived fibroblast cell lines can be reprogrammed to a pluripotent state, potentially providing a repository of autologous cells with which to help heal these wounds, according to Boston-based researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Vascular Problems Predict DeathDiabetic Foot Ulcers, Vascular Problems Predict Death
Lower limb vascular complications and foot ulcers are significant predictors of mortality in patients with diabetes, a new study shows, so physicians should be on the lookout for such symptoms. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Extremity Health Centers Now Offering Stem Cell Therapy Effectively...
Top foot and ankle specialists in Arizona, Extremity Health Centers, are now offering effective stem cell therapy for NonHealing wounds. This includes diabetic wounds and ulcers, traumatic injuries,...(PRWeb July 11, 2016)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/07/prweb13538565.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - July 11, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Health Tip: Caring for Foot Ulcers
-- Foot ulcers are wounds that commonly develop under the big toe or on the balls of the feet. They're common among people with diabetes.
To care for a foot ulcer, the American Diabetes Association suggests:
See your healthcare provider about an... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Health Tip: Caring for Foot Ulcers
Title: Health Tip: Caring for Foot UlcersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/11/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/11/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General)
Source: MedicineNet Diabetes General - July 11, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
What ’s the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking cigarettes contributes to almost 1 in 5 deaths. The top three smoking-related causes of death are cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition to these “top three,” smoking is also linked to a number of other cancers, an increased likelihood of getting more colds and infections, diabetes, osteoporosis and hip fractures, problems in pregnancy, difficulty with erections, stomach ulcers, gum disease, and the list goes on.
Quitting smoking can add years to your life. Though the earlier the better, it’s never too late to quit. The benefits of quitting are real,...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Wynne Armand, MD Tags: Addiction Behavioral Health Lung disease Prevention Smoking cessation Source Type: news
What’s the best way to quit smoking?
Smoking cigarettes contributes to almost 1 in 5 deaths. The top three smoking-related causes of death are cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition to these “top three,” smoking is also linked to a number of other cancers, an increased likelihood of getting more colds and infections, diabetes, osteoporosis and hip fractures, problems in pregnancy, difficulty with erections, stomach ulcers, gum disease, and the list goes on.
Quitting smoking can add years to your life. Though the earlier the better, it’s never too late to quit. The benefits of quitting are real,...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Wynne Armand, MD Tags: Addiction Behavioral Health Lung disease Prevention Smoking cessation Source Type: news
Non-healing tissue from diabetic foot ulcers reprogrammed as pluripotent stem cells
Researchers have established for the first time that skin cells from diabetic foot ulcers can be reprogrammed to acquire properties of embryonic-like cells. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 28, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Linked to Cognitive Decline
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, those with foot ulcers show cognitive impairment across all domains when compared with those without, according to a report published in Diabetes Care. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - June 28, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Mary Ann Moon Source Type: news
Non-healing tissue from diabetic foot ulcers reprogrammed as pluripotent stem cells
(Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus) Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts, led by Jonathan Garlick, have established for the first time that skin cells from diabetic foot ulcers can be reprogrammed to acquire properties of embryonic-like cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Hospital acquired foot ulcers reduced by 50 per cent since diabetes inpatient audit launched
27 June 2016 · Clinical audit shows a significant fall in foot ulcers but few changes in other patient harms and a continuing lack of specialist staff in many hospitals (Source: The IC : Obesity)
Source: The IC : Obesity - June 27, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news
Hospital acquired foot ulcers reduced by 50 per cent since diabetes inpatient audit launched
27 June 2016 · Clinical audit shows a significant fall in foot ulcers but few changes in other patient harms and a continuing lack of specialist staff in many hospitals (Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Source: Health and Social Care Information Centre - June 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Hospital acquired foot ulcers reduced by 50 per cent since diabetes inpatient audit launched
27 June 2016 · Clinical audit shows a significant fall in foot ulcers but few changes in other patient harms and a continuing lack of specialist staff in many hospitals (Source: The IC : Health Survey)
Source: The IC : Health Survey - June 27, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
