Brochures and Publications

Below are links to publications and promotional materials.
Please note that some files are quite large and may take some time to download.

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Abstract ETRS September 2003 - Dr. Hoekstra  (271 KB)
Description: Analysis of Morphological and Immunohistochemical Changes during Treatment with Dermax®. F.P Lassance, R.B. Karim, J.J. Hage. 13th Annual Meeting of the European Tissue Repair Society, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 23 Sept 2003
Abstract WUWHS Paris 2004 – Dr. Pirayesh / Dr. Dessy / Dr. Hoekstra  (913 KB)
Description: Efficacy of Poly Hydrated Ionogens in Achieving Stable Wound Closure in Recalcitrant Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Multicentre Pilot Study. Dr. Pirayesh, Dr. Dessy, Dr. Hoksema, Dr. Ulrich, Dr. S.Monstrey. Paris, 2004.
Balancing MMPs November 2002 OLVG Amsterdam – Dr. Refaat Karim  (88 KB)
Balancing MMPs_RBKarim_page2  (163 KB)
Description: Balancing MMP’s in Chronic Wounds: a pilot study with Dermax® Dr. Hage, Dr. Slolarczyk. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 2002
Instructions for use DerMax®  (295 KB)    PHI-5
Case report: MMP-2 expression in a punch biopsy of a chronic leg  (10 KB)  ulcer - R.P. Dutrieux
Casereport_Dutrieux_page2of2  (9 KB)
Description: Case report: MMP-d expression in a punch biopsy of a chronic leg ulcer. RP Dutrieux, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publication OLVG Amsterdam September 2003 – Dr. Lassance  (961 KB)
Description: Analysis of morphological and immunohistochemical changes during treatment with Dermax® Dr. RB Karim, Dr. BLR Brito, Dr. J. Raaijmakers, Dr. J. Joris Hage. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Brochure DerMax® English  (475 KB)
This is a folding full-color brochure for DerMax® that briefly discusses the product and its effectiveness in English.
Brochure DerMax® German  (239 KB)
This is a folding full-color brochure for DerMax® that briefly discusses the product and its effectiveness in German.
Brochure DerMax® French  (217 KB)
This is a folding full-color brochure for DerMax® that briefly discusses the product and its effectiveness in French.
Brochure DerMax® Dutch  (3455 KB)
This is a folding full-color brochure for DerMax® that briefly discusses the product and its effectiveness in Dutch.
Brochure DerMax® Spanish  (217 KB)
This is a folding full-color brochure for DerMax® that briefly discusses the product and its effectiveness in Spanish.
Publication Journal of WoundCare November 2003  (80 KB)
Description: A novel formulation of metal ions and citric acid reduces reactive oxygen species in vitro. Dr. A.J.J. van den Berg, Dr. S.B.A. Halkes, H.C. Quarles van Ufford, Dr. M.J. Hoekstra, Dr. C.J. Beukelman. November, 2003
DerMax® poster 2002 -Dr Refaat Karim  (12,680 KB)
Description: Analysis of morphological and immunohistochemical changes during treatment with Dermax®. Dr. F.P. Lassance, Dr. R.B. Karim, Dr. B.L.R. Brito, Dr. J. Raaijmakers, Dr. J. Joris Hage. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publications PHI-5 - Dr Hoekstra  (7 KB)
Description: Polyhydrated Ionogens Regulate Matrix Metalloproteinases Expression and Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Recalcitrant Wounds. M.J. Hoekstral, A. Pirayesh, C.D. Richters, A.J.J. van den Berg, R.P. Dutrieux. Beverwijk, The Netherlands
Poster Shiu Ling November 2005  (2269 KB)
Description: Clinical experience of a new wound dressing (DerMax® PHI-5) in the local treatment of chronic leg ulcers. Mrs. Shiu-Ling Briggs, RGN, DN, BSc(Hons). November 2005
Leen WUWHS Paris 2004  (215 KB)
Description: A Prospective Randomized Study in Recalcitrant Pressure Ulcers with Polyhidrated Ionogens is Feasible. Dr. M.W.F. van Leen, Dr. E.W.N. Lüning, Dr. J.C.L Neyens, Dr. J.M.G.A. Schols. Naaldwijk, The Netherlands, 2004
Abstract Wound Bed Preparation BRI Beverwijk -Dr Hoekstra  (24 KB)
Description: Wound Bed Preparation, Skin Translpantation, and Matrix Metalloproteinases. Hans Hoekstra, Nelleke Richters. Burn Research Institute and Euro Skin Bank, Beverwijk, The Netherlands.
PHI-5 Tested in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
(110KB Approximately 30 seconds to download via a 56K dialup connection.)
Poster presentation of findings with PHI-5 in normal and diabetic human fibroblasts.
DerMax® full-page advertisement
(1,776 KB. Approximately 5 minutes to download via a 56K dialup connection.)
This is a full-page color advertisement being printed in targeted wound care magazines.
DerMax® decubitus ulcer study poster
(215 KB. Approximately 1 minute to download via a 56K dialup connection.)
A single-sided poster used to present finding from Dr. van Leen's 2003-2004 clinical study that examined the effectiveness of DerMax® in treating decubitus (pressure) ulcers of various degrees of severity.
Journal of Wound Care article
(External link to abstract. Subscription required to view article.)
DerMax® 's metal ions and citric acid formulation reduces reactive oxygen species in vitro.