Biofisica & Wounds UK Launches Training Programme for Wound Care Clinicians.LONDON -- Biofisica and its communication partner Wounds UK are launching a series of one day workshops across England outlining the role of bio-electric currents in wound healing wound healing Physiology The repair of a wound Steps Inflammation, repair and closure, remodeling, final healing; repair of incisions may be either simple–'clean' wounds with little loss of tissue heal by 'primary intention', or 'dirty' wounds heal by . This new treatment modality treatment modality Medtalk The method used to treat a Pt for a particular condition is now commercially available as POSiFECT. Delegates will be introduced to this innovative technology, will see the latest results of a multi-centre programme and hear how it can facilitate cost-effective healing. Clinicians who see difficult to heal wounds, and managers involved in the commissioning or procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. of wound care services have been invited to attend. Further information is available at www.biofisica.com. The events are on September 10, 11 and 14 in Bristol, London and Manchester respectively. Speakers include: John Timmons John Timmons (14 May 1890[1] – 21 November 1964) was a British coalminer and Laour Party politician. Miner Born in north Lanarkshire, Timmons went to St Aloysius School, Chapelhall but went down the mines at the age of 13. (TVN TVN Televisión Nacional de Chile (Chilean official TV network) TVN Televisora Nacional (Panamanian TV Network) TVN Total Volatile Nitrogen TVN Telewizja Nowa (Polish TV network) Grampian Acute Trust and Clinical Manager Wounds UK) and Martyn Butcher (Clinical Advisor Biofisica). - ends - About POSiFECT POSiFECT is the first medical device available that combines two technologies: moist wound-care dressing and electrical stimulation, in a fully disposable, easy-to-use, sterile dressing that facilitates the normal healing process. Clinical research has shown that POSiFECT accelerates healing in difficult to heal or non-healing chronic wounds. POSiFECT[R] Bio-Electric Stimulation Therapy was launched in early 2007 and has now been used by more than 30 clinicians throughout the United Kingdom. About Biofisica Biofisica Inc., (www.biofisica.com) is a high tech wound care company that was founded Atlanta, Georgia (USA) in 2000 to develop new solutions within the tissue engineering specifically address chronic wound healing. The company also has offices in Hampshire in United Kingdom. Biofisica, which received CE Mark approval for POSiFECT RD in late 2006, is currently working with UK's Drug Tariff The Drug Tariff is a monthly UK publication used as a reference for the payment and repayment of NHS prescription costs in the UK by pharmacists or doctors dispensing in primary care. to enable this technology to be more widely available. Biofisica has filed an application for 510(k) approval with the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. to receive clearance to market its products in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The product is not yet available in the U.S. About WOUNDS UK Wounds UK is the only dedicated wounds communication company in the UK and has a strong commitment to providing affordable education. "We are delighted to be so closely involved in this pioneering technology - a hugely exciting opportunity for professionals in Wound Healing & Management in wound care" said Edward Rusling, Business Director of Wound UK. More details on its conferences and publications can be found at www.wounds-uk.com. |
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