Ask the treatment expert: coding suspected deep tissue injury (sDTI) pressure ulcers in the MDS 2.0
By
Donna Sardina
Sep 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Spray on bandages could revolutionize wound care
Apr 13, 2010
Wake Forest University researchers reported they have successfully developed an “ink-jet” type device that can spray skin-cells directly onto humans. If successful, the device could dramatically...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Oct. 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 05, 2023
Graphene oxide can make amyloid peptides in Alzheimer’s less toxic … SGLT2 inhibitors among diabetes meds that may prevent Parkinsons, study says … Bioprinted skin can speed up wound healing …...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. life expectancy goes up for the first time since 2014 … FDA to review skin patch therapy for Alzheimer’s … U.S. outperforms peers in flu vaccination among seniors, underperforms in other healthcare...
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 25
Jun 24, 2019
Massachusetts has lost one-third of its nursing homes in 18 months. Providers say the state is shorting those who’ve filled the void … Nursing home study finds patients’ skin sheds dangerous Candida...
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 19, 2021
Skin reactions typically mild after coronavirus vaccinations: study … You probably have an asymptomatic infection right now, and it’s not COVID … Back pain management protocol for older adults uses...
Custom chair cushions might aid spinal cord injury patients
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2015
Wheelchair cushions designed to adjust to a person’s size and form can help redistribute pressure and provide support for activities of daily living for patients with spinal cord injuries, report...
iPhone for documentation available
Jan 31, 2017
CareServ Technologies has changed its iPod Touch used for Activities of Daily Living and Skin/Wound bedside documentation to the iPhone 6 Plus.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … creating a skin care team
By
Jeri Lundgren
Sep 06, 2017
I’m a wound care nurse new to long-term care, and I want to develop a skin care team. Whom should I consider for team members?
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 27
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 26, 2023
NIH: Spinal cord stimulation may restore arm and hand mobility after stroke … Screening rates for certain cancers must pick up after pandemic slowdown, analysts say … Antibiotics for COVID more commonly...