Sound practices in diabetic wound management go a long way toward controlling and healing existing wounds — and preventing new ones. Although dressings are an important focal point, experts emphasize...
Ask the care expert … about anticoagulants
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 01, 2014
What tips do you have for working with anticoagulants?
Avoid treating persistent wounds with aspirin: Study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be a better choice for residents with chronic wounds, according to new research.
Drug for MRSA infections to hit market
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a medication for patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by bacteria that includes methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus...
Study takes a closer look at falling risks
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
While it is clear that poor vision increases the risk of falling, improved vision might also increase this risk, a new study suggests.
Ask the treatment expert … about choosing a wound dressing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jul 01, 2014
With so many wound care dressings and treatments available, how can you make the right decision?
Wound care victories
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2014
New products and emerging technologies promise better prevention and treatment options for residents at risk of developing pressure ulcers
Tena debuts extra-large bariatric brief
Jul 01, 2014
Tena has introduced its Stretch 3XL Bariatric Brief, which features a new high-rise design and larger waist size.
Long-term care tech summit produces calls for better, silo-busting assessment tools
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 24, 2014
More progress is needed toward standardizing beneficiary assessments across care settings, an analyst with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told a gathering of long-term care health information...
Also in the news for June 20, 2014 . . .
Jun 20, 2014
Senate bill for risk-adjusted hospital readmissions penalties … New guidelines for treating MRSA skin infections … CMS announces 5-star ratings for home health … PERS product recall