Novel bioengineered collagen with Manuka honey and hydroxyapatite sheet for the treatment of lower extremity chronic wounds in an urban hospital wound care setting.

Introduction: A novel BCMH sheet has been shown to achieve improved wound closure rates in chronic and acute wounds when compared with SOC.

Objective: This retrospective evaluation assessed chronic wound closure rates with SOC or treatment with the BCMH sheet in an urban hospital wound clinic.

Methods: Forty-seven chronic wounds were treated with SOC or the BCMH sheet.

Do not fear the Framingham: Practical application to properly evaluate and modify cardiovascular risk in commercial divers.

Introduction: In April 2016 the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) consensus guidelines began recommending annual cardiovascular risk stratification of commercial divers using the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). For those at elevated risk, further testing is recommended. This approach has raised concerns about potential operational and financial impacts.