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Light guidance contact produces a dual delivery of low-frequency ultrasound energy directly on the wound bed. This process gently, thoroughly and efficiently debrides the wound and provides stable cavitation to remove dead or diseased tissue, harmful bacteria and biofilm.

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A new cosmetic oxygen treatment, Oxy-Mist developed by Sandra Hayman of biO2 Cosmeceuticals, improves post laser resurfacing healing time, minimizes pain and decreases the period of post-operative erythema.

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This peer-reviewed study focused on healing 50 diabetic patients with chronic non-healing wounds on their lower extremities, including the foot. Dr. Moore achieved complete wound closure in 48 of the 50 patients by applying a “bioengineered alternative tissue” (commonly referred to as a skin graft) to the wound and covered the graft with AmeriGel® Hydrogel Saturated Gauze Dressing.

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Lescarden’s Catrix® Wound Dressing can provide clinicians with a viable non-surgical alternative to skin grafting for children suffering from second and third degree burns. This study was conducted at the Burn Center of Bestian Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

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Lescarden’s Catrix® Wound Dressing can provide clinicians with a viable non-surgical alternative to skin grafting for children suffering from second and third degree burns. This study was conducted at the Burn Center of Bestian Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

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Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC introduces Melgisorb® Ag, a highly absorbent antimicrobial alginate dressing.

Melgisorb ® Ag absorbs up to 45% more than the market leading silver hydrofiber dressing. The high fiber strength allows removal in one piece and it has a rapid and sustained antimicrobial effect.

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Organogenesis, Inc., the world's leading regenerative medicine company, announced today that Apligraf®, its living bi-layered cell therapy product used to treat non-healing wounds, has gained Swiss reimbursement, beginning August 1.

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Derma Sciences, Inc., a provider of advanced wound care products, announced that on the CBS Evening News on Thursday, July 31, its key product MEDIHONEY was featured as part of a story about a specialty burn clinic in Iraq run by US National Guard volunteers. The dressing is used as standard first-line therapy in place of the traditional silvadene antimicrobial cream at the Smith Gate Burn Clinic, the only service in Iraq offering burn care to children.

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PhotoMedex, Inc. today announced the signing of a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Photo Therapeutics for $13 million in cash at closing, and up to an additional $7 million.

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The American Academy of Dermatology is holding the Summer Academy Meeting 2008, its annual summer scientific meeting, in Chicago, July 30 - August 3, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 West Wacker Drive. World-renowned leaders in the field of dermatology are presenting information on the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions. Anticipated attendance is more than 4,000.

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NeoStrata today announced findings from an ongoing 12-week study that demonstrates benefits of a novel topically applied LCD (coal tar) solution (Psorent™) versus calcipotriol cream (Dovonex®) in treatment of moderate plaque psoriasis. Specifically, results of an interim analysis reveal the LCD solution is outperforming calcipotriol cream in achieving improvement of psoriasis symptoms (PASI 75) and is significantly better in reducing redness/irritation at both the 2- and 12-week point.

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Eleme Medical Inc. announced today that Gary D. Hall, MD, will be the first Kansas City plastic surgeon to offer the SmoothShapes® system for longer-lasting cellulite treatment at Rajeunir Medical Spas in Leawood, Lee's Summit and Northland Kansas City.

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Canica Design Inc. has been awarded its first U.S. patent in a series of comprehensive U.S. and international patents that dramatically advance the management and closure of wounds of all kinds.

The extensive multi-national patent portfolio covers Canica's clinical and surgical system and method for moving and stretching skin and muscle.

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Designed to treat smaller areas on the body, such as the neck, jowls and chin, CoolTouch Inc.’s CoolLipo is an advanced technology that tightens skin while it eliminates fat during a procedure called laser-assisted lipolysis.

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BENEV Company Inc. announces the release of three new skin serums based on the latest biotechnological research into the skin healing and anti-aging effects of growth factors: Growth Factor Rejuvenating Complex, Growth Factor Brightening Complex, and Growth Factor Body Care Complex. These concentrated serums are designed to be used with electroporation, inotophoresis, and transepidermal delivery systems that include topical applications so that the complexes penetrate deeply into the skin for maximum interaction with skin cells.

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