Latest edition of pressure ulcer pocket guide now available
Oct 24, 2012
The third edition of the Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers is now available, according to NJHA Healthcare Business Solutions.
One and done for shingles?
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 06, 2012
Seniors who’ve had shingles have a low short-term risk for coming down with the painful skin condition again, regardless of vaccination status, researchers say.
Ask the treatment expert: tips for consistent wound measurements
By
Donna Sardina
Jul 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Vital Connect’s biosensor gets federal approval
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2014
Vital Connect announced that it received Food & Drug Administration clearance to market its HealthPatch™MD biosensor for monitoring patients.
Guides issued to treat MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America has issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
New interactive wound dressing guide released
Mar 15, 2016
DermaRite recently released its Interactive Wound Dressing Selection Guide, an interactive e-catalog app that allows users to input a series of wound characteristics that generates a list of appropriate...
Silicone foam helps wound care
Feb 12, 2014
MediPurpose has debuted a new MediPlus™ Silicone Comfort Foam dressings.
Coming soon: Needle-free injections
Jun 26, 2012
Residents could soon find that getting shots is a lot less painful. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently developed a device that delivers a tiny, high-pressure jet of medicine...
Gentell releases latest wound advisor
Apr 14, 2015
Gentell Inc. announced its latest version of Gentell Wound Advisor, 3.15.1, has been released.
Silicone tape recognized for wound care excellence
May 09, 2012
3M Kind Removal Silicone Tape received a Silver Edison Award in the Quality of Life in the Lifestyle and Social Impact category, the company announced. The tape integrates adhesive technology with a silicone...