VitalConnect has introduced its Vista Solution 2.0 during HIMSS 19.
Arthritis pain treatment approved for OTC use
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 20, 2020
A prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory gel for arthritis is the first of its kind to be approved for over-the-counter use in the United States.
Pad your knowledge of PI support
By
Kristy Warren
Oct 17, 2019
While a newly published AHRQ report shows an overall decrease in hospital-acquired conditions between 2014 and 2017, the good news, unfortunately, doesn’t extend to pressure injuries. The rate of PIs...
Maintaining year-round vigilance against bed bugs
By
Eric Braun
Feb 22, 2017
During the summer months, many industries become increasingly concerned with potential bed bug infestations.
Infection rate 10 times higher than originally thought: study
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 26, 2007
Health officials have been drastically underestimating the number of nursing home residents and hospital patients infected with a so-called superbug, 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...
November IT Update
Nov 14, 2019
» The US Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott Laboratories’ Proclaim XR neurostimulation system for chronic pain patients. The device is surgically placed under a patient’s skin and sends...
Providers missing ‘lower-risk’ patients
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2019
While high-risk patients typically get a facility’s full wound-prevention protocol, a new study finds conducting assessments of mild- and moderate-risk patients also helps prevent pressure injuries among...
TB cases are ticking up. Test with speed and accuracy
The number of people infected with tuberculosis has risen for the first time in years, according to the World Health Organization, making efforts to detect and prevent the deadly condition even more critical.
Caution urged with hyaluronic acid use
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2019
A small study has found inflammatory lesions worsen with the use of topical hyaluronic acid, and the solution can cause wound deterioration in residents with conditions such as scleroderma.