In a bustling country like Vietnam, where motorbikes dominate the streets and acute wounds are a common occurrence, ensuring the accessibility of proper wound care knowledge is essential. Recognizing this need, the Urgo Foundation led…
read moreIn 2023, a series of five Leg Ulcer & Compression Days Events were conducted across Spain, from April to November. These events were held in Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Valencia, and Alicante. They served…
read moreWound infection poses a significant healthcare challenge in Vietnam, with rates soaring above 80% for chronic wounds and surpassing 50% for acute wounds. Compounding this issue is the limited knowledge of wound infection management, particularly…
read moreSince its creation, the URGO Foundation has been committed to the fight against epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic skin and tissue disease. For years, it has brought its support to the DEBRA association, a non-profit…
read moreBolstering expertise in wound care and compression therapy is one of the main objectives of the Urgo Foundation. That’s why two training sessions were conducted in November 2023 in Germany, aiming to equip healthcare professionals…
read moreAmong its commitments, the URGO Foundation joins forces with healthcare professionals to support awareness-raising and training initiatives to treat acute and chronic pain. With this in mind, on November 16, 2023, the URGO Foundation organized…
read morePatients with venous leg ulcers face considerable suffering and a reduced quality of life. Many of these patients do not receive appropriate treatment, resulting in longer healing times, increased risk of complications and higher treatment…
read moreMission Compression, with the aim to raise awareness of the need for compression and standardize its use for Veinous Leg Ulcer patients, was launched for the first time in Italy at the XVII National Congress…
read moreDiabetic foot ulcer is an often overlooked complication linked to diabetes. Diabetes affects 425 million people worldwide. It is estimated that during their lifetime, 19 to 34% of diabetic patients develop a foot ulcer. In…
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