Ask the treatment expert … about the relationship of pain and wounds
By
Susan Wickard
Feb 01, 2013
How can we best identify pain associated with wounds?
Researchers: Company’s ultrasound scans could lead to better wound care
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 07, 2007
Better preventive wound care may be accomplished with the use of high-resolution ultrasound imaging, according to researchers in two separate studies.
Guides issued to treat MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America has issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Study to examine effects of hand sanitizer use on long-term care infection rates
Jul 15, 2009
The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (NADONA) is teaming up with a skin care company to explore the impact of hand sanitizers on infection rates in long-term care...
Ask the treatment expert: tips for consistent wound measurements
By
Donna Sardina
Jul 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
The pressure’s on
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 05, 2016
New skin injury standards may lead to clinical clarity but they also present myriad questions about billing and liability issues for many long-term care providers
One and done for shingles?
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 06, 2012
Seniors who’ve had shingles have a low short-term risk for coming down with the painful skin condition again, regardless of vaccination status, researchers say.
Capturing memories for seniors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 09, 2018
School’s out for summer, but Sarina Helmer and Arlene Schmid will always be able to look back on the time they spent together. Helmer spent part of her senior year of high school putting together...
Gentell releases latest wound advisor
Apr 14, 2015
Gentell Inc. announced its latest version of Gentell Wound Advisor, 3.15.1, has been released.
Silicone tape recognized for wound care excellence
May 09, 2012
3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape received a Silver Edison Award in the Quality of Life in the Lifestyle and Social Impact category, the company announced. The tape integrates adhesive technology with a silicone...