WoundMatrix Inc., a provider of digital wound care measurement and outcome tracking software, has launched a new corporate brand and Web site. The company changed its name to Aceos Inc. – a name...
KCI scores with new launch
Dec 16, 2008
Kinetic Concepts Inc. has announced the launch of a new VAC Simplace Dressing. The new kit contains spiral shaped dressing that is pre-scored, making it easier to place on the wound site.
McKnight’s offers video from NIC conference
Sep 23, 2008
Want to hear directly from industry leaders on market trends and capital availability? McKnight’s can help. We recently posted a dozen short videos from the recently-held National Investment Center...
Fundamentally sound
Jul 15, 2008
While the nation’s economy may be on shaky ground, market fundamentals remain strong for the seniors housing and care field, according to a new report from the National Investment Center for the...
Mind games
Jun 04, 2008
More than 200 vendors were in Orlando last week for the Assisted Living Federation of America’s annual Conference and Expo. With so many familiar vendors on hand, it was easy to overlook an emerging...
Crowd pleaser
May 21, 2008
“I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed as many people at a hearing,” Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) remarked last week. She was referring to a high-profile session at the Senate Committee...
Lifetechniques touts electronic pillbox study
May 14, 2008
Older adults following a medication regimen are less likely to miss doses when reminded by an electronic pillbox that both beeps at the appointed drug-taking time and announces the number of pills to take,...
Must see TV
Apr 23, 2008
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has new multi-dimensional HDTVs, which offer enhanced sight and sound capabilities. The new models are also lightweight, according to Mitsubishi.
Recession proof?
Apr 23, 2008
The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center...
KCI gets LifeCell for $1.7 billion
Apr 09, 2008
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced that it will purchase LifeCell Corporation for $1.7 billion in cash. LifeCell makes tissue repair products for use in reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgical...