Simple walking test predicts elders’ functional abilities after heart attack
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2019
A brief walking assessment can predict which residents will have new limitations in bathing, dressing and other functions after a heart attack.
Plants and animals inspire tissue-restoring dressings
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 08, 2018
Engineers have developed two new nano ber dressings that accelerate healing and improve tissue regeneration. Both dressings — created by researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering...
Dressings contour to residents’ bodies
Apr 03, 2013
Allevyn Life dressings are designed to fit the contours of the human body so they conform securely, and allow residents to shower.
Ask the treatment expert … how to manage painful wounds
By
Susan Wickard
Mar 02, 2013
We continue this month on how to manage painful wounds.
Signs of infection in chronic wounds
By
Terry Coggins
Nov 16, 2010
Indicators of infection are subtle in chronic wounds.