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Extended bibliography

Medical Grade Honey in the elderly — 92 references.

The complete reference list from Chrysostomou, Pokorná, Cremers & Peters (2024), Medical-Grade Honey Is a Versatile Wound Care Product for the Elderly (J Aging Res & Lifestyle, PMC11106090). Burns, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, skin tears, surgical wounds, malignant wounds, antimicrobial resistance and biofilm — the underlying evidence base, linked to DOI.

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