Two-in-one shot may help better control blood sugar in diabetes, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2020
Investigators have created a protective coating that wraps around insulin and amylin molecules, allowing them to coexist in a single syringe or insulin pump.
Through thick and thin
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2017
Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
FDA finally approves Amylin’s once-a-week diabetes injection
Feb 01, 2012
The third time was the charm for Amylin Pharmaceuticals’ once-a-week diabetes injection drug. Bydureon was approval Friday, following two prior rejections. Amylin executives say the new drug’s...
Saljet offers a cost-effective way to clean wounds in long-term care settings
May 11, 2010
Saljet saline vials are easy-to-use, unit dose sterile saline for wound care. They eliminate the need for large saline bottles and needles, and they greatly reduce the chance of infection in long-term...
Ask the treatment expert … about basic wound care principles
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Feb 01, 2015
As a foundation to heading into the rest of 2015, here is a review of the basic wound care principles.
Ask the treatment expert: What effect does xerosis have on pruritus?
By
Susan Wickard
Sep 01, 2012
Xerosis, dry skin, can cause the skin to become scaly and crack, which increases the skin’s exposure to bacteria. Many factors contribute to dry skin.
Skin protection
May 28, 2008
Q3 Innovations recently release the UV Hawk. The device measures the intensity of ultraviolet light, and helps protect residents’ skin from potentially damaging sunlight. The product offers adjustable...
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Apr 01, 2008
We have an incontinent resident who frequently has perineal skin breakdown. Would this be considered denuded skin, excoriated skin or should we stage it as a pressure ulcer?
Study pinpoints risk factors for extreme skin fragility in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
More than a quarter of older patients examined in a rehab facility were found to have dermatoporosis, or dangerously fragile skin. Four key factors were associated with higher odds of having the condition,...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 30
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 30, 2021
FDA approves first personalized cell therapy for patients with multiple myeloma … Actinic keratosis, common in elderly, ups risk of skin cancer, study finds … Getting to yes: One nursing home’s mission...