Study: Pacemaker implant can regulate incontinence
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 22, 2004
Patients who received treatment from an implanted pacemaker to regulate their bladders experienced less depression and better quality of life, according to a recent study in the journal Urology.
SCA introduces TENA Identifi
May 21, 2014
SCA, which makes TENA incontinence products, has announced that the TENA Identifi is in the final stages of regulatory clearance in the U.S.
Carolinas HealthCare System introduces Virtual Visit
Nov 11, 2014
Carolinas HealthCare System is now offering Virtual Visit, which lets patients visit with a medical provider via an camera-enabled smartphone, tablet or computer. The service is available 24 hours a day,...
SCA Tena launches new Stretch Plus Brief
Aug 12, 2015
SCA has released a refreshed range of TENA Stretch Briefs, complete with new features, better design and barcode technology.
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2008
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
CDC recommends shingles vaccination for older adults
May 19, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a recommendation that adults aged 60 and over be vaccinated against shingles.
Trouble afoot
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2008
Technological innovation has helped wound care progress, but as challenges rise, caregivers must persist, stay sharp
Acupuncture is helpful in treatment of COPD, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 15, 2012
Acupuncture appears to help the labored breathing that accompanies chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new study suggests.
Treatment Update
Jul 01, 2013
Covalon Technologies announced ColActivePlus and ColActive Plus Ag have been assigned Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes for Medicare billing. Professionals who use HCPCS codes for DME billing...
Pharmacy company stops testing Alzheimer’s drug due to adverse reactions
Aug 19, 2010
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has halted testing of a new, experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s after early results indicate the drug could actually worsen patients’ conditions, the company...