Power Partners announced the launch of the 120-150W LED Driver in the PDL120U-C Series.
Malnutrition raises healthcare costs for seniors, study finds
Jan 05, 2016
Oral nutritional supplements may be able to prevent disease-related malnutrition in institutionalized or community-dwelling older adults, according to a new analysis published in the JAMDA: The Journal...
Omron Healthcare debuts two new devices
Jan 05, 2016
Omron Healthcare, which makes blood pressure monitors, gave a first look at its “Project Zero” Wrist and Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors and its OMRON Connect app at the Consumer Electronic...
Diagnotes and Suburban Health Organization sign agreement
Jan 05, 2016
Suburban Health Organization’s nine-member organizations will be able to use Diagnotes to send and receive HIPAA-compliant text messages and access medical records, the company said.
Nortek Security & Control adds health measurement data capturing
Jan 05, 2016
Nortek Security & Control LLC has added health measurement data capturing capabilities via wireless connection to their Numera® Libris® mPERS solution, the company said. This will allow users to integrate...
New method for teaching nursing
Jan 05, 2016
Simulation Education Solutions for Nursing was recently launched by the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Simulation and Technology and Laerdal Medical to create effective simulation...
New guidelines hone in on pre- and post-surgery care for seniors
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Jan 05, 2016
Healthcare providers caring for seniors should heed new guidelines for fall prevention, care transition and nutrition, according to two industry groups. Among the recommendations is to conduct a fall risk...
Electricity may be antibiotic alternative
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Jan 04, 2016
A new treatment option for bacterial wound infections that uses electrical stimulation may offer an alternative to antibiotics.
Ask the Treatment Expert about… support surface linens
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Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jan 04, 2016
Do you have any guidance about the type of linen to use on support surfaces with a resident who is high-risk for pressure ulcer development?
MatrixCare acquiring AOD Software to fill continuum
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Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2016
MatrixCare is increasing its footprint in the long-term care electronic health records venue through a definitive agreement to buy AOD Software.