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Symposium attendees were enthusiastic about the variety of topics presented during the 3-day event. The energy was palpable-from those participating in collegial discussions, to the atmosphere in the general and breakout sessions, to the cutting-edge satellite topics and poster presentations.
One topic of great interest at the conference was the increased use of silver products and the trend toward combination products that include silver. In the exhibit hall, the enthusiasm generated for these types of products was a reflection of the manufacturers' quest to provide true advances in wound care. Such advances require an investment in research, clinical investigation, manufacturing, marketing, public policy, and, of course, clinical applicability at the point of service. Both clinicians and product manufacturers have a stake in providing the best possible dressing materials and preparations to effectively manage patients with chronic wounds. Silver is emerging today as a popular treatment, but in reality, it has been used in medicine and wound care for centuries.
