Flu vaccine lowers blood clot and brain bleed odds … More white people dying from dementia than other races: CDC … Wound healing breakthrough resists pathogens … Removing need for anti-rejection...
Heat-activated wound dressing has potential to heal chronic wounds, pressure sores
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 25, 2019
Biomedical engineers said they have created a new wound dressing that contracts in response to body heat and prevents bacterial growth.
Ask the treatment expert … about wound drainage
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Sep 01, 2014
While moisture promotes wound healing, what about those wounds that have a lot of drainage?
Also in the news for August 8, 2014 . . .
Aug 08, 2014
Severe Vitamin D deficiency increases dementia risk by 125%, historically large study shows … Stress helps wound healing? … Government approves new MRSA drug
Also in the news for July 9, 2014 . . .
Jul 09, 2014
Alzheimer’s blood test approaches 90% accuracy … Sandalwood aromatherapy could aid wound healing … LTC stakeholders develop strategies to improve person-centered dementia care …...
Ask the treatment expert … about choosing a wound dressing
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Jul 01, 2014
With so many wound care dressings and treatments available, how can you make the right decision?
Avoid treating persistent wounds with aspirin: Study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Non-aspirin pain relievers may be a better choice for residents with chronic wounds, according to new research.
Ask the treatment expert … about timing negative pressure wound therapy
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Apr 01, 2014
Can you give me some guidelines regarding when I should start negative pressure wound therapy and when it should be discontinued?
Infection detection
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2014
Prompt treatment and novel therapies hasten wound healing, but steady (even if slow) is still the overall goal when it comes to keeping wounds free from infection
Ask the treatment expert … about wound healing principles
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Mar 01, 2014
I am a registered nurse and very interested in wound care. I understand that there are some general “wound healing principles.” Can you explain?
