New research challenges a commonly held belief among physicians that frailty in seniors is linked to adverse reactions to medications, geriatricians at the San Francisco VA Medical Center reported.
Antidepressants can boost stroke recovery outcomes
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Recovering stroke patients treated with a short course of antidepressants showed greater improvement in physical recovery than stroke patients receiving a placebo, new research finds.
Ask the treatment expert: What is the acronym for Principles of Topical Therapy?
By
Susan Wickard
Jun 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
15% of facilities cited for IC violations
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2011
More than one in seven nursing homes receive survey citations for problems related to infection control, a study backed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has found.
Cotton candy-like fibers may help tough wounds heal quick
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2011
Non-healing venous stasis wounds present a major caregiving challenge in many facilities. But a treatment approach based on packing the wounds with cotton candy-like fibers showed stunning results, according...
Ask the nursing expert: How do I handle a unit manager who refuses responsibility of residents on shifts...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Dementia, oral care can be volatile mix
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Citing a link between poor oral health and increased risk of pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, a team of nurses launched a pilot project to test oral care strategies with nursing home dementia patients.