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Protein wafers help nursing home residents gain weight, fight pressure ulcers and diarrhea
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 29, 2014
Easy-to-chew protein wafers can help nursing home residents gain weight and reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers and diarrhea, according to findings recently published in Age and Ageing.
C. diff therapy put in doubt
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Probiotics are not effective in preventing diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile, according to a large study that calls into question previous findings.
Florax DS probiotic line launched
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 21, 2012
Hebron USA recently introduced the Florax DS product line. The line features the Ready-to-Drink Probiotic for digestive and immune support, and an all-natural probiotic Diarrhea Relief that provides relief...
Breaches of basic infection control practices — why?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 30, 2012
Basic infection prevention and control isn’t rocket science. It is essentially following some general guidelines. Some of them pretty simplistic. Not too hard right? You would think, but …