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IMPROVING VENOUS LEG ULCERS TREATMENT IN ITALY
IMPROVING VENOUS LEG ULCERS TREATMENT IN ITALY 2560 1440 Fondation Urgo

Venous leg ulcers (VLU) are the most common lower-limb wounds in Italy, representing 80% of cases. Yet, only 11% of patients currently receive appropriate treatment. The recent Ulisse Project (2025)[1] reinforces this finding: 30% of…

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RAISING AWARENESS ON EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA IN VIETNAM
RAISING AWARENESS ON EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA IN VIETNAM 2560 1920 Fondation Urgo

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare and painful genetic condition, and in Vietnam, around 1,000 patients have been identified. For children living with EB, every day brings physical and emotional challenges. The URGO Foundation aimed…

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Venous Leg Ulcer : at the heart of training in Germany!
Venous Leg Ulcer : at the heart of training in Germany! 2560 1441 Fondation Urgo

The Hidden Challenge of Venous Leg Ulcers in Germany Venous leg ulcers (VLU) remain a significant challenge in Germany, where approximately 80% of patients do not receive adequate causal treatment. Compression therapy, a cornerstone of effective…

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Towards better treatment of venous ulcers in Portugal
Towards better treatment of venous ulcers in Portugal 2560 1707 Fondation Urgo

The URGO Foundation was in Portugal on October 28th (Lisbon), and November 25th (Porto) to lead Mission Compression days, a global initiative aiming to raise awareness and educate healthcare professionals on the critical role of compression therapy in treating venous leg ulcers (VLUs). A major public health issueCompression…

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Therapeutic cleansing for better healing in Canada
Therapeutic cleansing for better healing in Canada 2560 1707 Fondation Urgo

On September 15th, the URGO Foundation organized a training day in Alberta dedicated to the cleaning and debridement of wounds. Nearly 100 nurses, both specialized and generalist, took part in this second session of the year in Canada. Practices That…

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Osteoarthritis and compressive neuropathies: a key issue in scientific debates in Bari
Osteoarthritis and compressive neuropathies: a key issue in scientific debates in Bari 2040 1536 Fondation Urgo

On October 24, in Bari, during the scientific training course organized by Urgo Foundation, the spotlight was placed on two distinct yet often interconnected medical conditions: osteoarthritis and compressive neuropathies—at the conference “Osteoarthritis and Compressive…

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An Immersion in Shoulder Pathologies in Genoa
An Immersion in Shoulder Pathologies in Genoa 2560 1422 Fondation Urgo

The initiative, promoted and organized by Urgo Foundation under the scientific responsibility of Dr. Francesco Raffelini (Medical Director in Orthopedics and Traumatology at ICLAS – Rapallo) and Dr. Laura Mori (Associate Professor at DINOGMI (University…

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At the heart of pain in Italy: a look back at the AISD conference
At the heart of pain in Italy: a look back at the AISD conference 2560 1258 Fondation Urgo

Within the framework of the 48th National AISD (Italian Association for the Study of Pain) Congress, held in Turin from 25 to 27 September 2025, a dedicated workshop shed light on the innovative applications of…

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Practice compression to better care in Singapore
Practice compression to better care in Singapore 2560 1707 Fondation Urgo

On 20 September, the URGO Foundation continued its mission, launched in Singapore in 2024, to increase the knowledge of local healthcare professionals on venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Scientists are calling for action Global[1] studies have…

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