title: New approaches to the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
abstract: Increased understanding of the pathology of leg ulcers has made the differences in the pathologies of leg ulcers between patients more apparent. This article examines some areas of research that are advancing our understanding of the pathology of venous leg ulcers. The impact that this information is having on the development of new therapies and the implications for nursing practice are discussed.
authors.affiliation: European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hoffman
mesh_terms: D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011480:Protease Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances; D011480:Protease Inhibitors