Wound
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Development, Optimization and Evaluation of Polyherbal Gel Comprising of Azadirachta Indica, Calendula Officenalis, Turmeric and Aloe-vera for Treatment of Wound
Abstract: Azadirachta indica, Calendula officinalis, Turmeric (Curcuma longa), and Aloe-vera are known to possess numerous medicinal properties. These herbs have been traditionally used across various cultures for the treatment of a wide range of ailments due to their potent therapeutic effects. Individually, they have demonstrated efficacy in addressing conditions such as acne, diabetes, wound healing, gastric ulcers, first-degree burns, psoriasis, arthritis, and pneumonia. Additionally, they are known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Role of ABCDE Rule in Wound Assessment
Abstract: The diagnosis of chronic wounds poses an interdisciplinary and interprofessional challenge. In routine clinical practice, the appropriate diagnostic workup is frequently carried out insufficiently. In addition to financial obstacles, those involved in the process often lack the required knowledge, a circumstance that must be overcome. Today, the treatment of patients with chronic wounds is thus, commonly, merely symptomatic and frequently not accompanied by determination of the exact cause. The ABCDE …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Study on Effect of Wound Healing Activity Using Herbal Treated Wound Dressings
Abstract: The main aim of this work is to study healing activity of deep cut and cutaneous wounds with naturally treated wound dressings. Cotton gauze and cotton nonwoven wound dressings were treated with extracts prepared from the leaves of VitexNegundo (Nochi leaves) by various extraction methods. The wound dressings were tested for their antimicrobial property and the rate of wound healing activity. Both the cotton nonwoven wound dressings treated with the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 251–259 Read article
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Role of Application of SWCR Guidelines in Management of Right Trochanter Pressure Injury (PI)
Abstract: A pressure injury refers to the localized death of tissue resulting from sustained pressure on the skin and underlying tissues. This damage is often compounded by shear forces or direct trauma to the skin. While terms like “decubitus ulcer,” “bedsore,” and “pressure sore” are commonly used interchangeably, they fail to capture the complexity of the condition as accurately as the term “pressure injury” does. The term “decubitus” originates from Latin, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Role of Therapeutic Index for Local Infections Score in Wound Assessment
Abstract: Local wound infections pose a significant challenge, often detected later, leading to complications like systemic infections. Global nomenclature lacks uniformity, resulting in varied treatments for similar diagnoses. Early intervention is crucial, advocating for local antimicrobial therapy with diverse active agents to avoid systemic antibiotics and mitigate bacterial resistance. The Therapeutic Index for Local Infections (TILI) score, innovated by the German society Initiative Chronis Che Wenden (ICW), emerges as a pivotal …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Role of W.A.R. Score in Predicting Wound Infection
Abstract: In clinical practice, chronic wounds are a major difficulty that are frequently made worse by the infection risk. However, the lack of precise standards for evaluating the risk of infection and establishing the need for and length of time for systemic antibiotics leads to the overuse and abuse of these drugs, which increases the risk of side effects and the development of antibiotic resistance. To close this gap, the development …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 33–38 Read article