Span-America recently launched an Encore bed meant to help those in long-term care.
FDA approves first nerve-stimulation device to aid stroke recovery
Aug 27, 2021
Vivistim System is a prescription therapy for ischemic stroke patients who have moderate-to-severe difficulty moving their arms and hands
CMS: Medicare SNF reimbursements to rise by $500 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 16, 2015
Medicare would increase skilled nursing facility reimbursements by 1.4%, or $500 million, in 2016 under an updated payment rate proposed Wednesday.
Ask the treatment expert: What are the most important things to know about lower-extremity ulcers?
Jan 03, 2012
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Ask the treatment expert … about the relationship of pain and wounds
By
Susan Wickard
Feb 01, 2013
How can we best identify pain associated with wounds?
Researchers: Company’s ultrasound scans could lead to better wound care
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 07, 2007
Better preventive wound care may be accomplished with the use of high-resolution ultrasound imaging, according to researchers in two separate studies.
Psoriasis treatment released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2019
Prosoria has entered the market as the first once-daily treatment for patients.
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).
Study to examine effects of hand sanitizer use on long-term care infection rates
Jul 15, 2009
The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (NADONA) is teaming up with a skin care company to explore the impact of hand sanitizers on infection rates in long-term care...