Medline Industries has introduced the Restore™ nitrile gloves, which features colloidal oatmeal incorporate as a soothing agent.
Positive results for skin adhesive released
May 30, 2017
Two economic analyses demonstrated the DERMABOND® PRINEO® Skin Closure system, made by Ethicon, is associated with improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs for hospitals, the company said.
Spray-on skin shows promise for leg ulcer treatment
Aug 08, 2012
Healthpoint Biotherapeutics has tested a unique wound care treatment: spray-on skin. The product was recently tested on 228 patients with leg ulcers, with encouraging results.
Wound smartphone app released
Oct 19, 2016
PointClickCare has released a skin and wound smartphone app that is integrated into its EHR platform.
Study confirms that Remedy products compatible
Feb 16, 2010
Medline Industries announced that its Remedy Skin Care products (Skin Repair Cream, Nutrashield and Calazime) are compatible with products using Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG). These Remedy products are...
Joerns RecoverCare releases microclimate overlay system
Dec 22, 2014
Joerns RecoverCare has launched ClimateCare™, a mattress coverlet system.
AALTCN and P&G announce skin survey results
Oct 28, 2014
A majority of long-term care professionals surveyed said laundry care products that are gentle on skin is important to both them and their residents’ comfort, according to a “Gentle on Skin”...
New KCI mattress can do some heavy lifting
Sep 11, 2012
Kinetic Concepts Inc. recently unveiled the Skin IQ 1000 Microclimate Manager.
FDA approves drug to treat MRSA skin infections
May 27, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Dalvance (dalbavancin), an antibacterial drug used to treat adults with bacterial skin and skin structure infections. Among them are infections caused by Staphylococcus...
CMS issues warning about Clarcon hand sanitizer products
Jun 23, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services continues to warn healthcare workers to avoid using skin-sanitizing products manufactured by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory. The bacteria found in...