November

2016

In April 2016, the NPUAP (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) announced changes to the pressure ulcer staging system after holding a consensus conference.   Most significantly, they decided to…

This special AAWC edition of OWM includes extended news for 2016. The AAWC is grateful OWM provides the Association with the opportunity to highlight AAWC activities and programs throughout the year…

In the Fall of 2015, Dr. Oguz, a physical therapist and a wound care specialist, applied and was selected for an international volunteer assignment in the island of St. Lucia. Here is her story,…

As discussed in previous columns, venous leg ulcers (VLUs), also known as venous stasis ulcers, are 1 of the most common chronic wounds, impacting nearly 3 million people worldwide. About 1% of the…

   

Let’s raise a glass to AAWC’s twenty-first anniversary, September 18, 2016! I’ve enjoyed working with the organization’s leadership and members for nearly 18 years. As I look enthusiastically to the…

In my 30 years as a surgeon, new research and better science have resulted in great advancements in medicine. Technology has changed how surgery is performed and improved outcomes. In wound care…