One of the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology is the “chain of infection” – in order for any organism to persist in the environment and cause infections, all links of the chain must...
A new perspective on wound care in LTC
By
David Navazio
Apr 18, 2023
True, residents in long-term facilities do get wounds — even though we all work very hard to make sure they don’t — but we’d rather not talk about the subject.
Same-day surgery for diabetic foot ulcers speeds healing, cuts amputation risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 20, 2022
Physician researchers urge other diabetic multidisciplinary foot teams to explore what they say is a practical and financially feasible treatment option.
6 reasons to use a digital wound management system in 2022
By
Karen Guzdzial
Feb 15, 2022
Digital wound management systems can help close a critical gap in the wound care continuum.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Doctors promote NPWT for seniors’ post-surgery care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Negative pressure wound therapy holds promise for most seniors following a surgery, according to experts at the International Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Expert Meeting.
Design Decisions: Hitting the right notes
By
Dave Surico
Feb 01, 2014
Company’s first big construction project overcomes challenges and plays on Nashville region’s tastes for music, art and local attractions
American HealthTech adds wound management
Feb 29, 2012
American HealthTech has added wound management to its quality assurance software. Staff can use this paperless tool – which includes a visual body map and Braden assessment wizard — to deliver...