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Product Technology Overview: JOBST® Comprifore

October 8, 2014
By Chinenye Queen Ezike and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs) are the most common cause of lower extremity ulcerations, affecting about 1% of the US population. Recurrenc...

Product Technology Overview: Marathon® Liquid Skin Protectant

October 23, 2014
By Peter Smith and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Marathon® Liquid Skin Protectant by Medline Industries, Inc. is a versatile non-stinging barrier film that provides protection for at-risk ski...

Product Technology Overview: TCC-EZ® Total Contact Cast System

December 2, 2014
By Tedman L. Tan and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc The management of diabetic foot ulcers is becoming an increasingly significant concern with the growing population of patients with diabetes...

Product Technology Overview: Vashe® Wound Solution by SteadMed Medical, LLC

April 2, 2015
By Keval Parikh and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc An important aspect of the field of wound care is the proper preparation of the wound bed. Key points in wound bed preparation include minimi...

Product Technology Overview: WoundSeal® MD Topical Hemostatic Agent and Wound Sealant

October 1, 2014
By Carmelita Harbeson and James McGuire DPM, PT, CPed, FAPWHc Hemostasis, the resolution of bleeding, consists of several intricate and controlled steps: platelet activation, coagulation, and vascu...

RedDress Launches ActiGraft PRO with G-Code Reimbursement Status

July 20, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel and JACKSONVILLE, FL - (July 18, 2023) ActiGraft PRO is now commercially available in the US and eligible for reimbursement from Medicare and Medicare Advantage via NCD 270.3 and G-0465 & G-0460 codes. Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans will now reimburse $1,726 per application for up to 20 applications. This eligibility applies to diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) treatment.

The Economic Burdens and Policy Implications of Chronic Nonhealing Wounds

March 22, 2018
by Marcia Nusgart, Executive Director, Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders Editor's note:This blog post is part of the WoundSource Trending Topics series, bringing you insight into the latest clini...

Vibrio vulnificus: What Are the Risks

September 15, 2023
On September 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory regarding the pathogen Vibrio vulnificus. V. vulnificus is a rare but aggressive species of Vibrio bacteri...

We’ve Got You Covered: How WoundSource® and HMP Global Are Changing the Game in Wound Care Education

July 28, 2021
By Jeremy Bowden and Miranda Henry, CWCA Kestrel Health Information joins HMP Global: two premier and trusted health care companies with more than 60 years of experience have come together to cover...

What Wound Care Advocacy Achieved in 2023 and Works Toward in 2024

February 23, 2024
The wound care community had an exciting and impactful 2023 on the advocacy front. The power of collaborative action and a collective voice resulted in two major advocacy successes, advocated by the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, protecting patient access to key wound care services.
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