Feverish COVID-19 patients must be cool under pressure
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
Pressure-relieving dressings or cushions used on COVID-19-patients running fevers should allow for the release of heat to promote an ideal microclimate.
New wound data released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 14, 2019
PolarityTE Inc., a biotechnology company developing and commercializing regenerative tissue products and biomaterials, has released data from studies looking at its SkinTE™ product for closure of diabetic...
Hydrogel showed ‘staggering’ results in diabetic cell study
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2017
A new hydrogel created by engineering researchers at the University of Toronto prompts skin cells to crawl toward one another, healing chronic wounds.
Psoriasis drug called candidate for Alzheimer’s treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 09, 2014
A drug used to treat a chronic skin infection holds promise for stimulating a certain enzyme in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, according to a new study.
Chronic skin ulcers are among top comorbid conditions associated with dementia, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
May 14, 2014
Chronic skin ulcers and heart issues are among the comorbidities that are significantly linked with the presence of dementia, according to recently published research findings.
EU flags severe allergic reactions to Novavax’s COVID vaccine
Jul 15, 2022
Severe allergic reactions are a new potential side effect of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, the European Medicines Agency reported Thursday.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products releases skin care system
Oct 08, 2010
Rubbermaid Commercial Products recently announced the launch of the company’s Flex (Foam Liquid Excellence) TC Skin Care System. The product offers up to four times as many hand washes as traditional...
SNFs can ask for three-month quality reporting reprieve
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Aug 06, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities unable to provide data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service’s new quality reporting program will have a 90-day window to request an exception or extension, officials...
Molecular interaction finding could lead to new treatments
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered a molecular interaction between two cell types that may play a key role in wound healing. Their discovery could lead to quicker wound healing...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, July 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2020
Point-of-care tests offer more flexibility for facilities, but implementation may pose problems, experts warn … AMDA releases new guidance for managing COVID-19 in skilled nursing facilities … FDA...