Publications by authors named "E Ozker"

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  • Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major health issue that can lead to serious complications, and current treatments often don't heal them effectively, prompting the need for new solutions.* -
  • This study compared the efficacy and safety of a novel treatment using autologous whole blood clot (AWBC) alongside standard care against standard care alone in patients with difficult-to-heal DFUs across multiple countries.* -
  • Results showed that AWBC significantly improved healing rates, with complete closure in 41% of patients compared to 15% in the control group, and had a similar safety profile to standard treatment, suggesting a promising new approach for DFUs.*
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The availability of new products and strategies to manage wounds has taken a quantum leap in recent years. Healthcare professionals now have an extensive range of products to choose from, but while positive this also raises dilemmas in real-world clinical practice to decide on the most appropriate treatment for a given patient. Clinical trials confirm the effectiveness of the unique combination of hyaluronic acid and amino acids (Vulnamin®) in a range of wounds, but are these results replicated in real-world clinical practice? International experts presented their clinical experience with the use of the combination in difficult-to-treat wounds.

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Objectives: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) cause high morbidity and mortality despite best treatment. Thus, new products are urgently needed to treat DFUs. Intralesional epidermal growth factor (EGF) (Heberprot-p) is considered to be an adjuvant therapy to standard of care (SOC) in DFUs.

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This study aims to compare the effects of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and wet-to-dry dressing on Stages 3 and 4 pressure injuries (PI), This study is a randomized controlled trial. A total of 30 patients with Stages 3 and 4 pressure injuries were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups: NPWT group and the wet-to-dry dressing group.

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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a clinical manifestation composed of hyperkeratotic, verrucous, and papillomatous lesions and dermal fibrosis, which complicate chronic lymphedema. There is currently no cure for ENV, however, several measures have been used to reduce lymphedema and the resultant pseudoepidermal hyperplasia. Supportive dressings and compression therapy still constitute an important part of the treatment.

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