On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
In the complex world of wound care, innovation often finds inspiration in nature. Nitric oxide (NO), a simple yet potent molecule, is gaining recognition for its remarkable antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties. A recent review by Roberts et al., Harnessing the Power of Our Immune System: The Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Properties of Nitric Oxide, highlights the growing... Continue Reading →
Potential Utility of Ultrasound-Enhanced Delivery of Antibiotics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, and Nutraceuticals: A Mini Review This from our USC SALSA Team led by Karim Ead and Arjun Sharma. Abstract: Ultrasound technology has therapeutic properties that can be harnessed to enhance topical drug delivery in a process known as phonophoresis. The literature on this method of drug... Continue Reading →
Dakin’s solution, also known as diluted sodium hypochlorite (0.5%), is an antiseptic used to kill germs and prevent bacterial growth in wounds. It was first developed during World War I by Henry Drysdale Dakin and Alexis Carrel. Their collaboration arose from the urgent need to reduce the very high rates of wound infection, morbidity, and... Continue Reading →
