MIMEDX Points to The New York Times Article on the Vast Benefits of Placental Tissue
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MIMEDX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) highlighted a New York Times article on placental allografts for treating hard-to-heal, acute, and chronic wounds. The article, titled 'Her Face Was Unrecognizable After an Explosion. A Placenta Restored It,' emphasizes the benefits of placental allografts in various wound care and surgical procedures. It also raises awareness about the opportunity for mothers to donate placentas after healthy C-section deliveries, which MIMEDX uses to produce most of its products.
The article features two patients from MIMEDX's 'Patient Story' series, showcasing their remarkable recoveries using the company's products. MIMEDX CEO Joseph H. Capper believes this article, along with a recent Nature – Scientific Reports publication, will increase awareness about the unique properties and growing clinical use of placental-derived products for treating chronic and hard-to-heal wounds.
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- Increased public awareness of placental allografts through New York Times article
- MIMEDX products featured in patient success stories
- Potential for increased interest in placental donation after C-section deliveries
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- None.
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Story Featured Patients Treated with MIMEDX Products
MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) (“MIMEDX” or the “Company”) today highlighted the publication of a feature article on placental allografts for patients with hard-to-heal, acute and chronic wounds, which was published in today’s New York Times: “Her Face Was Unrecognizable After an Explosion. A Placenta Restored It.”
The author underscored the benefits of placental allografts for a variety of wound care and surgical procedures and brought attention to the largely unknown opportunity for a mother to donate her nutrient rich placenta after a healthy C-section delivery. MIMEDX uses this source material to produce the majority of its product offerings today.
Commenting on the article, Joseph H. Capper, MIMEDX Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We were delighted to see attention called to this area of patient care and to contribute to this important piece. While MIMEDX is not mentioned by name, two individuals from our “Patient Story” series, Marcella and Phyllis, are prominently featured in the article, showcasing their remarkable recoveries. In both cases our products played a central role.”
Mr. Capper concluded, “We believe this article and the recently-published Nature – Scientific Reports publication will increase awareness about the unique scientific properties and growing clinical use of placental-derived products to treat patients with chronic and other hard-to-heal wounds.”
About MIMEDX
MIMEDX is a pioneer and leader focused on helping humans heal. With more than a decade of helping clinicians manage chronic and other hard-to-heal wounds, MIMEDX is dedicated to providing a leading portfolio of products for applications in the wound care, burn, and surgical sectors of healthcare. The Company’s vision is to be the leading global provider of healing solutions through relentless innovation to restore quality of life. For additional information, please visit www.mimedx.com.
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