Therapeutics Legal Co. Tech. Dave Phillips A very wide variety of sites exist for the field of wound care, from those selling quack products to erudite sites for the learned researcher. Chronic wounds are associated with old age and inactivity, and diabetes. With an ageing and less active population, this therapeutic area is likely to expand considerably in the coming years and be of interest to clinicians, the general public and policy makers. Due to the huge number of sites this tour cannot be comprehensive, but I have aimed to provide a wide variety of sites to satisfy healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and laypersons alike.
Chronic wounds come in many shapes and, unfortunately, sizes.
Leg ulcers, bed sores, diabetic ulcers and some tropical sores are examples of chronic wounds, which cause the patients a great deal of pain and suffering. This has a great deal of information about a large number of ailments, with the section on dermatology being particularly good. Educational material is available from this forum, and training days and conferences are organised. Many of the problems of bed sores particularly, can be alleviated by simple good nursing care. A comprehensive and well-written guide for nursing professionals is based at the University of Iowa's nursing school .