Wrinkle filler holds promise for wounds, researchers say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2019
Hyaluronic acid has been used to fill in wrinkles since the early 2000s, but Lithuanian researchers are exploring whether its power might be more than skin deep.
First PAC Wound Nurse Excellence Award announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
Corstrata has announced it will sponsor the nation’s first Post-Acute Care Wound Nurse Excellence Award.
Washington facility chooses new laundry solution
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 19, 2019
Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, WA, has recently invested in an Continental Girbau Aquawing Variable Injection Ozone System (Aquawing), the company said.
New wearable biosensor debuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2019
VitalConnect has introduced its Vista Solution 2.0 during HIMSS 19.
Psoriasis treatment released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2019
Prosoria has entered the market as the first once-daily treatment for patients.
Adhesive introduced for specialty products
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 06, 2019
DowDuPont Specialty Products Division has created a new DOW CORNING™ MG 7-1020 Soft Skin Adhesive.
State News: Former LPN charged in rape of vegetative nursing home resident who later gave birth to boy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2019
ARIZONA — Authorities have charged Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, with sexual assault and abuse related to a case where a resident gave birth in December.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 23
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 23, 2019
4 Skyline nursing homes in receivership now face closure … Experts worry that readmission-prevention programs may be keeping seniors from receiving necessary hospital services … SNFs may increase cost...
Autofluorescence shines light on wounds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2019
Researchers at the University of Arkansas are using autofluorescence, the naturally occurring omission of light by cells, to diagnose and monitor chronic skin wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure...
Powerful bandage delivers shocking new study results
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2019
A new wound dressing uses a patient’s body movement to create gentle electrical pulses that stimulate healing.