by Hamza Khalid | Sep 12, 2024 | Evidence-Based Blogs
With cold and flu season rapidly approaching, I think we all start to think more about our immune systems. You may be wondering what supplements you can give yourself or your children to bolster their immunity against the onslaught of new colds, flu, covid, tummy...
by Hamza Khalid | Jun 20, 2024 | Evidence-Based Blogs
Humans have been using salves and bandages since 2000 BCE to treat wounds. An interesting new development shows we are not alone in our abilities! Armas/Suaq Project Rakus, a wild orangutan in Indonesia suffered a painful wound to his cheek. What he did next...
by Hamza Khalid | Apr 17, 2024 | Evidence-Based Blogs
I see lots of wound specialist providers ordering complex, multi-faceted dressing regimens. Maybe it is the best possible treatment for the patient, but maybe not… Consider whether it can be simplified. Why? You would be surprised how often dressing orders are not so...
by Hamza Khalid | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog, Evidence-Based Blogs
We often treat patients with wounds related to lymphedema in our clinics and educate providers on treatment for this condition. Lymphedema is not uncommon and affects 1 in 1,000 Americans, so full-time providers are bound to encounter this condition in our wound care...
by Hamza Khalid | Feb 28, 2024 | Evidence-Based Blogs
Wound Care University is pleased to announce a partnership with the ABWM Foundation for wound care education courses for clinicians. Wound Care University, located in New Braunfels, Texas, offers a Wound Care Certification Preparatory Course designed to encompass the...
by Hamza Khalid | Feb 3, 2024 | Blog, Evidence-Based Blogs
WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW. PLEASE PROCEED AND SCROLL WITH CAUTION! – Background and History – Acetic acid (AC) is present in vinegar in 3-5% concentrations – AC solution was used over 100 years ago for the treatment of war-wound infections,...
