Wound group awards first advanced care credentials
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy recently awarded its first professional credential recognizing clinical expertise in advanced wound care. The Advanced Wound Care Certified, or AWCC, credential...
New bioresorbable silver-gallium dressing will target biofilm
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
Imbed Biosciences Inc. has been awarded a $1.5 million NIH grant to research and develop a bioresorbable wound dressing with silver and gallium metal ions that can kill bacteria hiding in biofilms in wounds....
New patch combines biosensors and remote monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
A new telemedicine solution from ImagineMIC™ combines the use of a wireless Biosensor Telemetry Patch with real-time remote monitoring provided by the company’s Monitoring Intervention Center. The...
Major expansion dings bond rating
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2019
Citing a large expansion and planned capital expenditures, Fitch has assigned a BB rating to more than $140 million in bonds issued on behalf of Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest and downgraded...
Elidah Inc., a Connecticut-based woman-owned medical device company, has launched the ELITONE®, described as the first and only patented medical device providing non-invasive treatment for stress urinary...
Relias adds wound education
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2019
Relias has added online wound care and certification exam prep from the Wound Care Education Institute. The institute, co-founded by Nancy Morgan and Donna Sardina, creates training for nurses, therapists,...
Enrich Senior Living launched
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Real estate investment firm 29th Street Capital and senior living developer Solinity have partnered to acquire assets under a new brand, Enrich Senior Living.
Temple’s Dermal Defense Team wins award
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
The Dermal Defense Team at Temple University Hospital won the eighth annual 3M Award for Excellence in Skin Safety, 3M and the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society announced.
New wound data released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 14, 2019
PolarityTE Inc., a biotechnology company developing and commercializing regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, has released data from studies looking at its SkinTE™ product for closure of diabetic...
Hydrating ointment, moisturizing cream released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Dynarex has added two new personal care products to the “We Care” brand.