Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
Scanner assists detection of early ulcer development
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
A subepidermal scanner can help with early detection of non-visible tissue injuries, based on a study of 35 hospitalized patients.
Raising sensitive issues
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2014
Wound care gets most of the attention, but ostomy management is another critical need for long-term care residents that deserves study, improvement
Cushions created to redistribute pressure
Apr 19, 2016
Drive DeVilbiss has introduced two new sizes of its Titanium Skin Protection & Positioning Gel/Foam Cushion.
Avoiding injuries
By
Meg LaPorte
Jul 09, 2018
Operators are using new techniques and tools to preserve skin integrity, but there’s still no substitute for training, assessments and dedicated staff
Kimberly-Clark sealant recognized
Jun 10, 2008
Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced that its InteguSeal Microbial Sealant has received a 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award. InteguSeal is a microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora...
Risk for psoriasis increased for cancer survivors
Jul 21, 2021
Increased risks seen for survivors of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, skin cancer, and lung cancer in subgroup analyses
Two medications are approved by FDA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two medications in June that may benefit long-term care patients.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 8
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2019
Skin test designed to detect early Parkinson’s … Oral anticoagulant slows Alzheimer’s progression in mice … Oral capsule delivers injection-only drugs such as insulin
Also in the News for Thursday, March 19
Mar 19, 2015
Antipsychotics may be more deadly than previously thought … Texas considering bill that would prohibit physicians from asking about guns … Blood pressure drug has promise in reducing corticosteroid...