Tami Pruitt, a long-term care registered dietitian, recently became the first in her profession to become Nutrition Wound Care Certified, according to an announcement.
New wound care products added
Sep 20, 2017
Dynarex has added several new products to its Advanced Wound Care line: The DynaRule™ Bullseye Measuring Guide, Retractable Tape Measure, SiliGentle™ AG Silver Foam Dressings and DynaSorb™ Super...
Ultrasound accelerating wound healing
By
Sep 04, 2015
Low-intensity ultrasound can reduce healing times for diabetic ulcers, bedsores and other chronic wounds by a third, researchers have found.
Electromagnet treatment shows promise
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 05, 2015
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy appears to accelerate wound healing and improve blood circulation in chronic diabetic foot ulcers, according to a small study by researchers.
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.
Blood clots kill every five minutes: group
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Complications from deep vein thrombosis kill one person every five minutes, according to the Vascular Disease Foundation. Overall, between 100,000 to 180,000 Americans die from DVT-related consequences...
Ulcers: closing the gaps
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 05, 2017
Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
Devices marketed as CPAP sanitizers may be unsafe, FDA warns
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 28, 2020
Devices that claim to disinfect and sanitize CPAP machines with ozone gas and UV light are tied to health risks, the agency says.
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.
Therapy dogs can transfer MRSA and C. difficile among nursing home residents, researchers say
May 08, 2009
A recent Canadian study finds that methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and C. difficile can be transferred between long-term care residents and therapy dogs, opening a new possible avenue...