The Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing the first device made from a new form of natural rubber latex, guayule latex. The product, the Yulex Patient Examination Glove, is derived from...
Nutritional supplement to improve eyesight released
Nov 29, 2016
Persavita Inc. has introduced a natural eye health product, Saffron 2020. The supplement is meant to maintain eyesight and potentially prevent against age-related macular degeneration.
New technology looks at kitchen inventory waste
Sep 27, 2017
Verify Technologies announced it had entered a partnership with Accucode Inc. to expand its food traceability system for skilled nursing, assisted living and retirement communities.
FDA panel approves first biosimilar drug
Mar 10, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product last week, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
MatrixCare DIRECT released
Feb 10, 2015
MatrixCare has released MatrixCare DIRECT, a messaging platform.
New method for teaching nursing
Jan 05, 2016
Simulation Education Solutions for Nursing was recently launched by the National League for Nursing’s Center for Innovation in Simulation and Technology and Laerdal Medical to create effective simulation...
Laundrylux introduces ‘pay-as-you-use’ system
Sep 18, 2013
PLUS, a new “pay-as-you-use” system from Laundrylux, was introduced at Clean 2013 in New Orleans.
Extendicare subsidiary sale to lead to biggest U.S. long-term care GPO
Dec 21, 2011
Navigator Group Purchasing, a subsidiary of Managed Health Care Associates, has reached an agreement with Extendicare Health Services Inc. to purchase its group purchasing subsidiary, UHF/Star Purchasing...
McKnight’s 2013 Tech Awards open for entries
May 15, 2013
McKnight’s has launched its second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards are open at no cost to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement...
Three healthcare service companies join forces
May 31, 2016
Three healthcare service companies have joined forces to offer innovative solutions to LTPAC providers.