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,...
VeriChip targets new customers
Apr 30, 2008
VeriChip Corp. this week will begin its first direct-to-consumer marketing campaign for its patient identification microchip. The chip, which contains a 16-digit identification number, is implanted underneath...
New cleaner is versatile, eco-friendly
Sep 11, 2012
Oil Eater Original cleaner is formulated to quickly clean blood, serum, stool, dirt and grime on floors, walls and other areas and will not harm skin.
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 6
May 06, 2020
Residents must first test negative for COVID-19 before being discharged into Florida nursing homes … Skin rashes, lesions may also be signs of COVID-19 … Guidance developed on ways to support dementia...
Nanoparticles in daily items pose danger
By
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.
Invacare’s new mattress helps reduce wounds
Aug 11, 2009
Invacare’s new Solace Resolution Gliding mattress eliminates the compression that can cause painful skin shear and increased pressure on sensitive areas of the resident’s body. It does this...
Also in the news for Dec. 12, 2014 . . .
Dec 12, 2014
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...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, August 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 07, 2020
Potentially inappropriate meds prescribed at ‘high rates’ may increase healthcare visits, costs … Drugmakers ink deal to commercialize promising Parkinson’s drug … Skin disease common in older...