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  1. Lymphoedema gene mutation discovered
    Lymphoedema gene mutation discovered

    A recent study has found a mutation in a gene, which causes lymphoedema as well as eye problems and microcephaly (reduced head size).

  2. New user-friendly wound information management system available in the UK
    New user-friendly wound information management system available in the UK

    The Silhouette™ Product Suite, a new wound assessment and wound information management system that electronically measures and monitors changes in wound size, has been released in the UK.

  3. Protease diagnostic in wound care: round-table meeting
    Protease diagnostic in wound care: round-table meeting

    The National Health Service (NHS) has undergone significant changes in recent years with clinicians constantly encouraged to work in 'leaner' ways, reducing costs and increasing productivity without compromising the quality of care delivered (Department of...

  4. Pressure care website updated with new free resources
    Pressure care website updated with new free resources

    The Wounds UK microsite, Pressure Area Care Essentials, has been updated to include new videos and articles for healthcare professionals working in care homes.

  5. Three Tier Care helps clinicians select patient mattresses
    Three Tier Care helps clinicians select patient mattresses

    A new three-tier pressure ulcer prevention protocol is now available to help clinicians decide which mattress is suitable for their patients.

  6. WUK Made Easy series launched
    WUK Made Easy series launched

    The popular Wounds International Made Easy series has now been expanded to include Made Easys with a UK focus.

  7. Promoting healthy legs - a new learning module on lower limb problems
    Promoting healthy legs - a new learning module on lower limb problems

    A new online learning module is now available for those caring for elderly people with lower limb problems.

  8. Innovative Silhouette electronic wound assessment technology to be launched at Harrogate
    Innovative Silhouette electronic wound assessment technology to be launched at Harrogate

    The Silhouette™ Product Suite (ARANZ Medical) is a 3D digital imaging and electronic wound information management system that is being presented at the 2011 Wounds UK conference, 14–16 November in Harrogate.

  9.  Lindsay Leg Club Foundation agrees charity partnership with RAFT
    Lindsay Leg Club Foundation agrees charity partnership with RAFT

    The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation has agreed a charity partnership with The Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust (RAFT). The partnership will see the two charities combine their strengths with the ultimate aim of providing a better quality of life for...

  10. Free iPhone app aids in wound management
    Free iPhone app aids in wound management

    Available for free on iTunes/iStore, a new app helps clinicians assess wounds and advise on dressing choices as well as providing information on how to efficiently dress wounds.