An inexpensive nanometer-sized drug that can treat foot ulcers and other chronic wounds has been developed by a group of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard Medical School and others...
Suppression of immune cell as treatment shows promise
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2011
Researchers have found what they hope is a promising approach to treating diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds.
What is xerosis?
By
Donna Sardina
Mar 01, 2011
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Should nurses give remodeling input?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Traffic noise can increase the chance of stroke, study shows
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
Exposure to loud traffic noise can increase the risk of stroke in people over the age of 65, according to new study results. Danish researchers found that for every 10 decibels that noise rose, the risk...
AGS issues fall prevention guidelines
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
Interventions to prevent falls among the elderly should include an exercise component, according to new fall prevention guidelines from the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society.
NLRB threatens suit over union ballots
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is threatening to sue four states over constitutional amendments that guarantee workers can use secret ballots in union elections.
Study: Blood pressure meds and antibiotics a risky combo
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
Older adults who take blood pressure drugs called calcium channel blockers may experience severe drops in blood pressure if also given antibiotics such as erythromycin (brands like E-Mycin) or clarithromycin...
Society issues new guidelines for MRSA
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recently issued its first set of comprehensive guidelines for treating methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).