WOUND

This study looked at a special silver dressing for wounds that are hard to heal (chronic) or fresh (acute). Researchers checked if it was safe and worked well in 240 adults. The main goal was to see if signs of infection got better or went away. The dressing is meant to help cont…

This study tested whether using skin glue (Dermabond Prineo) to close a C-section incision leads to better scar satisfaction than standard stitches. 151 women who had a C-section took part. Researchers measured how happy patients were with their scar and checked for infections or…

This study tested a silver alginate wound dressing on 56 adults with chronic or acute wounds, like pressure ulcers or donor sites, that were infected or at high risk. Over 6 weeks, researchers checked if wounds improved (e.g., more granulation tissue, smaller size, less infection…

This study looked at whether a new DNA-based test can better identify bacteria in diabetic foot ulcers compared to standard methods. Researchers enrolled 44 adults with diabetes and an infected foot ulcer. The goal was to see if this test could help doctors choose the right antib…

This study surveyed 200 nurses at Parc Taulí University Hospital to understand what they know about treating complex wounds and what training they need. Nurses answered questions about wound care best practices and pressure injury prevention. The goal is to identify gaps in knowl…