The problem of drug resistance due to long-term use of antibiotics has been a concern for
years. As this problem grows worse, infections caused by multiple bacteria are expanding …

Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …

Abstract The Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) recognised a need for an unbiased
consensus on the best treatment of chronic wounds. A panel of 13 experts were invited to a …

There may be significant deficiencies in the knowledge among nurses, 38–40 an issue
recognised by many. 41 A survey of community nurses in Ireland found that more than half …

Objective To raise awareness of the role of environmental biofilm in the emergence and
spread of antibiotic resistance and its consideration in antimicrobial stewardship …

One of the leading causes of wound healing delays is bacterial infection, which limits the
process of restoring the histological and functional integrity of the skin. Electrospun …

A biofilm is an interface-associated colloidal dispersion of bacterial cells and excreted
polymers in which microorganisms find protection from their environment. Successful …

The presence of biofilms in chronic non-healing wounds, has been identified through in vitro
model and in vivo animal data. However, human chronic wound studies are under …

Delayed wound healing can cause significant issues for immobile and ageing individuals as
well as those living with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and …

Wound infection is a complex pathology that may manifest either as a rapid onset acute
condition, or as a prolonged chronic condition. Although systemic antibiotic therapy is often …