Advances in diabetic foot ulcer treatments are helping reduce lower-extremity amputations, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation studied...
Study: normally helpful cells can sabotage wound healing
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Recovery can be delayed when the body produces too many mast cells, which are normally helpful. At least, that’s according to an article published in the July issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology....
Ask the care expert … about fecal containment systems
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Aug 01, 2013
Are you aware of any type of fecal containment system that may assist us with very loose stools that keep contaminating sacral ulcers?
Personalized approach tames diabetes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
An individualized approach to diabetes treatment results in dramatically better results in adults over age 70 with Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Vocal training, use will help seniors keep voices strong
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
The vocalizations of geriatric rats have provided speech language pathologists with new information on how seniors can strengthen their voices.
60 seconds with … Alzheimer’s expert Jason Karlawish, M.D.
Aug 01, 2013
Q: The Alzheimer’s Association annual conference took place in mid-July. As an expert in the disease, what did you find the most noteworthy takeaway?
Limits on telehealth will stay, CMS says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
Medicare will stick with reimbursing only one telehealth visit per month for skilled nursing facility residents, according to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Execute documentation as it’s claimed: survey expert
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
An industry expert served up straightforward advice during a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar: Accurately claim what you do, and do what you claim.
Diuretics vastly overused: study
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2013
An “epidemic” of inappropriate diuretic prescribing is hitting seniors, a top researcher says. The drugs are widely overused to treat arterial hypertension, heart failure and renal disease,...
Suicide threats counteracted
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 01, 2013
Caregivers in long-term care facilities should screen residents using a suicide risk tool, according to a June 17 report in Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging.