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Effectiveness of silver and iodine dressings on wound healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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12 citing papers in PubMed.
- Integrating silver nanomaterials in wound healing: from physicochemical properties to clinical translation.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- Advances in diabetic wound healing: from pathophysiology to emerging therapies.Acta diabetologica · 2026Review
- The Role of Silver and Silver-Based Products in Wound Management: A Review of Advances and Current Landscape.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Exploring New Horizons in Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Analysis.Recent advances in inflammation & allergy drug discovery · 2026Review
- Recurrent giant neurofibroma of the posterior neck and upper back with failed primary grafting and salvage reconstruction: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Stem Cell and Exosome Therapy in Wound Healing: Traps, Paradoxes, and Tricks Transforming Paradigms.Biomedicines · 2025Article
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- Combating Healthcare-Associated Infections in Modern Hospitals: Nanotechnology-Based Approaches in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of BrSPR20-P1 Peptide and Silver Nanoparticles Against Pathogenic Bacteria.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Biological Macromolecule-Based Dressings for Combat Wounds: From Collagen to Growth Factors-A Review.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Pharmacological strategies for targeting biofilms in otorhinolaryngologic infections and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (Review).Biomedical reports · 2025Review
- Silver Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents in Veterinary Medicine: Current Applications and Future Perspectives.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the effects of silver and iodine dressings on healing time, healing rate, exudate amount, pain and anti-infective efficacy.
designSystematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science and CINAHL were surveyed up to May 2024. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials comparing silver and iodine dressings on wound healing in humans. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Evidence certainty was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Data extraction was done independently by two reviewers, with the risk of bias assessed using the Cochrane tool. Narrative synthesis was performed to evaluate the effects of silver and iodine dressings on healing time, healing rate, pain, exudate amount and anti-infective efficacy. Meta-analysis using Review Manager V.5.4 calculated standardised mean differences for healing time and relative risks for rate to quantify the impacts of the treatments.
results17 studies (18 articles) were included. The meta-analysis indicated that silver dressings significantly reduced healing time compared with iodine dressings (SMD=-0.95, 95% CI -1.62 to -0.28, I
conclusionSilver dressings, demonstrating a comparable healing rate to iodine dressings, significantly reduce healing time, suggesting their potential as a superior adjunct in wound care. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020199602.
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