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Bed Sores/Pressure Ulcers
Alternative News:
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Enteral n-3
fatty acids and micronutrients enhance percentage of positive neutrophil and
lymphocyte adhesion molecules: a potential mediator of pressure ulcer healing in
critically ill patients - Br J Nutr. 2011 Nov 1:1-6 -
"n-3 Fatty acids are recognised as influencing both wound healing and immunity. We assessed the
impact of a fish oil- and micronutrient-enriched formula (study formula) on the
healing of pressure ulcers and on immune function in critically ill patients in
an intensive care unit ... intervention group, n 20, received study formula; and
a control group, n 20, received an isoenergetic formula ... Patients who
received the study formula showed significant increases in the percentage of
positive CD18 and CD11a lymphocytes and of CD49b granulocytes as compared to
controls (P < 0·05). While the severity of pressure ulcers was not significantly
different between the two groups on admission, severity increased significantly
over time for the control group (P < 0·05), but not for the study group. The
present study suggests that a fish oil- and micronutrient-enriched formula may
prevent worsening of pressure ulcers and that this effect may be mediated by an
effect on adhesion molecule expression" - See
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and
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Efficacy
of vitamin supplementation in situations with wound healing disorders:
results from clinical intervention studies - Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab
Care. 2009 Sep 18 - "Considerable evidence suggests
that supplementation of vitamin C together with zinc by an oral nutritional
supplement rich in energy, protein and arginine may be an efficient tool for
pressure ulcer healing in contrast to single vitamin C"
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A diet enriched in eicosapentanoic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and
antioxidants in the prevention of new pressure ulcer formation in critically
ill patients with acute lung injury: A randomized, prospective, controlled
study - Clin Nutr. 2007 Oct 12 - "A diet
enriched with EPA, GLA and vitamins A, C and E is associated with a
significantly lower occurrence of new pressure ulcers in critically ill
patients with acute lung injury"
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Omega-3 plus vitamins may prevent bed sores in hospitals - Nutra USA,
8/16/07
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Treatment with supplementary arginine, vitamin C and zinc in
patients with pressure ulcers: A randomised controlled trial
- Clin Nutr. 2005 Nov 14;24(6):979-987 - "In this small set of
patients, supplementary arginine, vitamin C and zinc significantly improved
the rate of pressure ulcer healing"
- Counting on Comfrey? - Dr. Weil, 7/31/03
- Maggots Best in Debriding Nonhealing Ulcers - Medscape, 1/31/03
- Patients Accept Maggot Therapy For Its Efficacy And Efficiency Over Conventional Treatment For Pressure Sores - Doctor's Guide, 9/3/02
General Information:
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Pressure ulcers - American Academy of Family Physicians
- Bedsores - emedicine.com
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Pressure ulcers - familydoctor.org
- Bedsores - Intelihealth
- Treatments for bed sores
 - Medifocus.com
Other News:
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Medication Appears to Have Protective Association Against Leg Ulcers -
Doctor's Guide, 10/16/07
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Recent Study Confirms Reganex (Becaplermin) Gel to be Effective Treatment of
Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulcers - Doctor's Guide, 1/23/06
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Researchers Shed New Light On Cause Of Bedsores And Other Chronic Wounds
- Science Daily, 6/23/05
- Amino Acids, Carbohydrate Supplementation Reduce Muscle Loss Due to Immobility, Bedrest - Medscape, 9/23/04
- Asthma Associated With Worsening Leg Ulcer - Medscape, 8/19/03
- Oxygen Chambers Help Heal Foot Ulcers - WebMD, 8/7/03
- Lengthening Achilles Tendon Reduces Recurrence Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Doctor's Guide, 7/31/03
- Dermagraft Safe, Effective for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Medscape, 6/5/03
- Foam Composite Dressing Shows Promise with Leg Ulcers - Doctor's Guide, 3/25/03
- Chronic Wound Care - Physician's Weekly, 2/24/03
- Topical Oxygen Helps Hard-To-Heal Wounds Heal Faster And Better - Doctor's Guide, 1/28/03
- Surrogate Endpoints Assist Leg Ulcer Treatment - Doctor's Guide, 1/9/03
- Arginine Butyrate Heals Sickle Cell Leg Ulcers - Medscape, 12/9/02
- Etiology More Than Wound Size Determines Healing Time For Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Doctor's Guide, 10/9/02
- Multiple Complications Accompany Predominantly Neuroischaemic Foot Ulcers In Diabetics - Doctor's Guide, 4/1/02
- Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers Identified - Medscape, 9/7/01
- Study Shows Acticoat Dressings’ Anti-fungal Effectiveness - Doctor's Guide, 9/21/99
- Up To 25% Of Bed Sores Begin In Surgery - Doctor's Guide, 3/11/98
- Biafine Now Packaged For Dermal Wounds And Radiodermatitis - Doctor's Guide, 11/15/97
- Repliderm Wound Dressing Receives FDA Marketing Clearance - Doctor's Guide, 1/15/97
- Dramatic Cuts In Medical Costs With Wound Care Team Treatment - Doctor's Guide, 11/12/96
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