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Abstract:
More than 650 new articles were added to the pressure injury (PI) literature in 2024, challenging clinicians, educators, and researchers who are trying to stay current. This article summarizes 6 articles newly published in 2024 that provide important new data or insights about PIs. Articles cover a range of topics, including composition of slough, etiology of skin failure, role of zinc, and prevention and implications of PIs in people with spinal cord injury and other long-term neurological conditions. For each article, a description of the study results is provided, along with a comment on why the results are important. This information will help the PI community remain current with the field and incorporate new data into clinical practice.
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