Let there be light: New therapy could fix damaged, aging skin
Oct 22, 2008
A new type of light therapy could repair old, sun-damaged skin on the molecular level, according to a recent study.
Ask the treatment expert … about bariatric residents
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Mar 05, 2015
Bariatric residents require special care related to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, along with safe practices to prevent injury to both the resident and staff during caregiving activities.
The changes to end-of-life skin wound classification in the most recent Minimum Data Set update are ultimately a positive for long-term care, but regulatory ambiguity and potential legal concerns still...
Changes to end-of-life wound classification in a recent Minimum Data Set update should be a positive for long-term care, but regulatory and legal ambiguity still surrounded the new coding procedures at...
Skin closure system debuts
Dec 20, 2017
Chemence Medical Inc. announced it has received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell Exofin Fusion®, a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.
Study: normally helpful cells can sabotage wound healing
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Recovery can be delayed when the body produces too many mast cells, which are normally helpful. At least, that’s according to an article published in the July issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology....
Wound smartphone app released
Oct 19, 2016
PointClickCare has released a skin and wound smartphone app that is integrated into its EHR platform.
Genesis rolls out wound care staffing program to move beyond ‘Band-Aid mentality’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2022
Looking to boost skin health and improve the prevention and treatment of wounds, Genesis HealthCare has launched a new program that will add about 200 wound care experts company wide.
Ask the treatment expert … about determining what is really a pressure ulcer
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
May 08, 2015
Clinicians may have difficulty in determining if a wound is truly a pressure ulcer. It is essential to not only assess the wound, but also perform a complete skin assessment and obtain a history. To be...
Silverchair Learning Systems partners with DermaRite Industries
Apr 11, 2012
Silverchair Learning Systems has partnered with DermaRite to provide online skin care courses via Silverchair’s Learning Management System. The partnership offers skin-, and wound care- related information....