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Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation

This case report describes a 67-year-old male who suffered from severe iatrogenic bismuth toxicity due to prolonged use of bismuth iodoform paraffin paste (BIPP) for postoperative wound packing following pelvic tumor resection. The patient presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms, and investigations revealed critically elevated bismuth levels in blood (340 µg/L) and

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Optimal Support of Wound Healing: New Insights

This 2020 review by Baron, Glatz, and Proksch, published in Dermatology, reevaluates the traditional linear model of wound healing—comprising inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling—by highlighting their overlapping and concurrent nature. The authors advocate for therapeutic strategies that simultaneously address all three phases to expedite recovery and minimize complications. Dexpanthenol, a pantothenic

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In this 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis, Hitchman et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in promoting healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The analysis included five randomized controlled trials encompassing 255 patients, comparing ESWT to standard wound care (SWC) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). ESWT demonstrated

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Compared with Standard Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing: An Updated Systematic Review

In this 2023 systematic review published in the International Wound Journal, Hitchman et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) compared to standard care in treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The review included multiple studies assessing outcomes such as wound healing rates, time to healing, and adverse events.

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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Favors Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

In this 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, Wu et al. evaluated the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in promoting the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The analysis included multiple randomized controlled trials comparing ESWT to standard care. Findings indicated that

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Ozonated Oils as Antimicrobial Systems in Topical Applications. Their Characterization, Current Applications, and Advances in Improved Delivery Techniques

This 2020 systematic review titled “Ozonated Oils as Antimicrobial Systems in Topical Applications. Their Characterization, Current Applications, and Advances in Improved Delivery Techniques” (Molecules, DOI: [10.3390/molecules25020334*) explores the chemical properties, antimicrobial mechanisms, and evolving applications of ozonated oils in medical, cosmetic, and textile fields. The review highlights that ozonated oils

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