Pfizer antipsychotic could cause fatal skin reaction, FDA warns … Kindred to expand headquarters, add 500 jobs … Sleep apnea increases dementia risk, study suggests … Congress to hold...
Digital map helps caregivers find veins
Jun 19, 2013
The AccuVein AV400 Vein Viewing System digitally displays a map of the vasculature of the skin, which allows clinicians to find veins.
New product targets wound exudate
May 04, 2011
Hartmann’s HydroTac hydroactive wound dressing targets exudate in order to ensure appropriate skin healing. The product’s absorbing foam quickly removes excessive wound exudate, while proprietary...
Ask the treatment expert: What are the key points of caring for venous stasis wounds?
By
Susan Wickard
Feb 01, 2012
Risk factors that may contribute to development of venous stasis ulcers include history of leg swelling, varicose veins, history of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged...
Ask the treatment expert: Pressure ulcers and vitamin supplements
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Study: Gene therapy may reduce effects of Alzheimer’s
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 26, 2005
A small study using gene therapy to treat Alzheimer’s patients proved to slow the progression of the disease, according to initial reviews of the evidence.
Prevent incontinence-associated skin damage at June webinar
May 27, 2016
Attendees will learn how prevent inflammatory skin damage resulting from incontinence in residents based on the latest research in this CE-approved webinar.
KCI markets dressing kit for diabetic wound care
Mar 10, 2009
KCI has announced the launch of its new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing Kit. The product is designed to protect intact skin around chronic wounds.
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Nov 21, 2017
4 residents presumed dead after Pennsylvania CCRC fire … Jury awards SNF resident’s family $1 million in medical malpractice suit … Seniors getting more skin cancer treatments that may...
More than just a wristwatch
Apr 17, 2012
The Basis Band resembles an ordinary watch. But skin-responsive sensors have been tacked to the bottom of the device to track a resident’s daily heart rate, caloric burn, physical activity, and sleep...