Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that could improve the way providers monitor residents’ conditions. The innovation has a tiny electronic sensor that can be attached to a resident’s...
Spray-on skin shows promise as a treatment for leg ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2012
A “spray-on skin” could help treat leg ulcers more effectively than traditional wound dressings, according to recent tests.
Expand electronic health record incentives to long-term care, providers insist
Sep 05, 2012
Federal health officials need to expand incentives for adopting Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records to long-term care operators, a provider group demands in a new report.
New packaging for topical anesthetic
Apr 21, 2015
Gebauer’s PainEase® instant topical anesthetic skin refrigerant is available in a new single-patient package, the company said.
Wound care artistry
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2014
As the science of wound care develops, long-term care clinicians are faced with myriad options — and some cost constraints — when it comes to treatments
Providers share knowledge and pressure ulcers go down
Sep 10, 2007
Preventive techniques and recommended practices can greatly reduce pressure ulcers, according to a study involving nursing homes, hospitals and home health agencies across New Jersey. The study revealed...
FDA grants approval for Alzheimer’s drug patch
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 10, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first skin patch to treat the mild to moderate dementia symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Skin antiseptics help reduce CLABSI rates
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2014
PDI’s Prevantics® products are the first and only 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate (w/v) and 70% isopropyl alcohol (v/v) formula which has been proven to deliver seven days of continued antimicrobial...
Blood pressure drugs could double as topical wound fix
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
A topical gel made from common blood pressure pills has been proven to speed the healing of chronic skin wounds in mice and pigs.
When it comes to Parkinson’s relief, it takes two to tango
Feb 19, 2008
Researchers have found a new physical approach to help patients with Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and balance: the tango.