Race, sex disparities abound in diabetic amputation decisions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2022
Black patients with a diabetic foot ulcer are more likely to have a lower limb amputated earlier than non-Hispanic White counterparts, a new study finds.
Workforce issues loom over wound care
By
John Hall
Nov 11, 2022
Documented lapses in-house care and a decline in offsite wound treatment have amplified festering wound care problems.
Move over, fish: Frog skin may be next natural healing trend
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 06, 2022
A technique that purifies frog skin, blends it into a paste and extracts its pure collagen has led to the design of a biocompatible wound care patch.
Ask the Wound Care Expert
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Oct 06, 2022
Q: Is it normal to constantly fear potential wound care litigation?
Genesis rolls out wound care staffing program to move beyond ‘Band-Aid mentality’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2022
Looking to boost skin health and improve the prevention and treatment of wounds, Genesis HealthCare has launched a new program that will add about 200 wound care experts company wide.
$12 million verdict against operator in wound care case shows importance of arbitration agreements, legal...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2022
Long-term care providers are being urged to ensure they have proper arbitration agreements in place after a jury ordered a $12.35 million verdict against a major operator upon finding it mostly responsible...
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.
COVID-19 Proning Teams Benefit From Wound Care Specialist Nurse
Jan 20, 2022
Findings show inclusion significantly cuts odds of pressure injuries in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19
Technology and innovation power wound care’s ongoing evolution
By
Cathy Thomas Hess
Dec 16, 2021
Like all nurses specializing in wound care, I’ve seen many changes in our profession over the years. Perhaps the most meaningful are the influences that breakthrough technology and products have had...
Smartphone wound follow-up increases odds of early SSI diagnosis
Nov 30, 2021
Patients in smartphone group had reduced community care attendance, better experiences accessing care after abdominal surgery
