Common plants such as marigold could hold the key to dealing with chronic wounds, which affect almost half a million Australians and cost around $2.6 billion to the health system annually.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality, despite advances in infection control practices.
Health professionals face challenges when healing wounds, and there are situations where diagnosis and choice of therapy is not always straightforward.
Clinical training for health professionals in Western Australia will be boosted with the development of a high technology education centre dedicated to wound management.
Leading essential Oil brand Bosisto’s has introduced a clever, purse-sized antiseptic spray based on natural essential oils.
The Global Wound Academy provides worldwide access to education and information about the therapeutic area of wound management.
The first comprehensive national survey of general practice patients has found that 88 per cent of people have a usual family doctor.
