Common diseases less likely to kill nurses, study finds
Jan 15, 2008
Risks from heart disease, stroke and certain cancers are much lower for registered nurses than for others, according to a report from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
McKnight’s 17th annual Spring Online Expo March 22
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2023
The 17th annual spring edition of the McKnight’s Online Expo will take place March 22 and offer the chance to earn three free CE credits.
The latest Resident Assessment Instrument manual may better guide decisions about how to code certain pressure ulcers.
Nurses at higher risk for asthma due to proximity to cleaning chemicals, study finds
Jan 22, 2009
Nurses who are frequently exposed to cleaning chemicals are at a significantly higher risk of developing asthma than other healthcare workers, according to a recent report.
Ask the treatment expert: What are the changes to the section M-skin conditions in the MDS 3.0?
By
Donna Sardina
May 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
New patch combines biosensors and remote monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
A new telemedicine solution from ImagineMIC™ combines the use of a wireless Biosensor Telemetry Patch with real-time remote monitoring provided by the company’s Monitoring Intervention Center. The...
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.
Elidah Inc., a Connecticut-based woman-owned medical device company, has launched the ELITONE®, described as the first and only patented medical device providing non-invasive treatment for stress urinary...
Dressings provide an alternative to NPWT
By
Amy Novotney
May 08, 2015
When it comes to treating chronic lesions such as postsurgical or stage IV pressure ulcers, one of the most effective treatments is negative pressure wound therapy.
Launch of overactive bladder solution
Apr 12, 2016
Medtronic announced the debut of its NURO™ System, which sends percutaneous tibial neuromodulation for the treatment of overactive bladder.