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**Yes, Kerecis is widely recognized as a leader—and often described as a pioneer—in using fish skin for treating skin burns and other wounds.**

Kerecis, an Icelandic company based in Ísafjörður, develops and manufactures medical devices from intact, decellularized skin of wild Atlantic cod. This material is processed to retain its natural structure (including collagen and omega-3 fatty acids), making it similar to human skin in structure, elasticity, and porosity. It promotes tissue regeneration by recruiting the body's own cells, with low risk of disease transmission from cold-water fish to humans.

### Key Evidence of Leadership in Burn Care
- **Regulatory approvals and products**: Their products (e.g., GraftGuide, Omega3 Burn, Kerecis Omega3 Wound) have FDA clearance (since around 2013–2016 for wounds/burns) and CE marking in Europe for burns, partial/full-thickness wounds, and related applications. Specialized items like GraftGuide Mano target hand burns.
- **Clinical evidence**: Multiple peer-reviewed studies and trials show advantages, including:
- Faster healing, better integration, increased blood flow, and reduced scarring compared to alternatives like fetal bovine dermis (U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research study).
- Significantly shorter hospital stays for severely burned patients (e.g., 24.2 vs. 33.5 days in a recent trial).
- Pain relief, rapid healing, and no infections in burn patients.
- Suitability for deep dermal burns post-enzymatic debridement.
- **Recognition and adoption**: Frequently presented at burn association meetings, used in military contexts, and covered positively in outlets like Newsweek. It’s often highlighted as an innovative, sustainable option that can reduce the need for additional grafts or surgeries.
- **Business milestone**: Acquired by Coloplast (a major Danish medtech firm) for over $1 billion in 2023, underscoring its commercial and technological value.

### Context on Competitors
Kerecis stands out as the main commercial provider of intact fish-skin grafts (cod-based) with broad regulatory approvals and extensive clinical data for burns. Other research exists (e.g., tilapia skin projects in Brazil), and there are mammalian or synthetic skin substitutes, but Kerecis is repeatedly positioned as pioneering and leading in this specific niche.

In summary, yes—Kerecis is at the forefront of fish skin-based burn care, backed by strong clinical results, regulatory status, and market position. For the latest on specific products or treatments, check their site or consult a medical professional, as this is not medical advice. Grok

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@Glenn_Diesen Maybe they should put someone who is already smart in the job, instead of hoping the one will be smart when he or she leaves

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@Glenn_Diesen Are those counted in Russia people that still are in the new regions, Donbass and more or are they others?

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@Glenn_Diesen Article 5 doesn't hold much water

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