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.
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...
Investigators find wound healing ‘switch’
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John O'Connor
May 01, 2013
Researchers recently identified a molecular “switch” mechanism that takes place during successful wound care healing. The discovery is likely to aid in the understanding of how wounds get better,...
Artificial tissue helps healthy skin grow
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
Tissue grafts that promote vascular growth could hasten wound healing, encourage healthy skin to invade the wounded area and reduce the need for surgeries, investigators at Cornell University recently...
Rising foot temperature can precede wound development
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
Does increased skin temperature indicate a foot ulcer may occur? The answer appears to be yes, a new study has found.
Feds trim pay bump from prior estimate
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John O'Connor
Sep 04, 2015
The federal government announced it would reduce a proposed Medicare rate hike for next year. Skilled care operators will now see a $430 million increase rather than the $500 million that had been recommended.
Dietary change may help wound healing
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John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2013
Proline and arginine supplementation can help heal wounds in diabetic patients, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology,...
Nanoparticles in daily items pose danger
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John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can slow wound healing and accelerate skin aging, according to new research results.
Molecular interaction finding could lead to new treatments
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered a molecular interaction between two cell types that may play a key role in wound healing. Their discovery could lead to quicker wound healing...
SNFs can ask for a 3-month reprieve in quality reporting
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John O'Connor
Sep 04, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities unable to provide data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new quality reporting program will have a 90-day window to request an exception or extension, officials...