MediWound , an Israeli developer of products to treat burns and wounds using non-surgical tissue repair, said on Wednesday it was starting a Phase III trial for its treatment for venous leg ulcers.

Venous leg ulcers affect about 2% of individuals aged 65 and older, with over 1.5 million new cases reported annually in the U.S., the company said. They typically develop on the lower extremities ...

Phase III trial to assess the efficacy and safety of EscharEx® for debridement and facilitation of active wound closureInterim analysis planned ...

MediWound has commenced a pivotal, multicentre Phase III VALUE trial to assess its bioactive debridement therapy, EscharEx, ...

Stomach ulcers, medically known as peptic ulcers, develop when the protective lining of the stomach or small intestine becomes compromised. While initial symptoms might seem manageable ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Mouth Ulcers and Other Oral Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease Oral symptoms of Crohn’s disease range from mouth ulcers to gum inflammation and a red, swollen tongue. These sores are usually round or ...

EscharEx is currently being investigated in a global Phase III study for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Preparations are underway for a Phase II/III study targeting diabetic foot ulcers ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...

While not all cases are life-threatening, they all indicate some internal bleeding and require medical attention. A stomach ulcer, also called a peptic ulcer, is an open sore that develops in the ...

This causes the stomach to release too much acid. Stomach acid is needed to break down food. But too much acid can cause painful peptic ulcers. In ZES, the ulcers are usually in the first part of the ...