Wound
Blood pressure drugs could double as topical wound fix
December 06, 2017A topical gel made from common blood pressure pills has been proven to speed the healing of chronic skin wounds in mice and pigs.
Ask the Treatment Expert about ... skin integrity meetings
November 06, 2017How can we make our skin integrity meetings proactive and prevent pressure injuries?
Dermarite releases supplements
February 17, 2015DermaRite has released liquid protein supplements as part of its ProHeal line for wound recovery.
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January 28, 2015Longevity gene related to planning and decision-making...Indiana to expand Medicaid... Penn researchers identify molecule related to diabetes and wounds
Ask the treatment expert ... about measuring wounds
May 01, 2014What is your advice about measuring wounds?
Noble Biomaterials renews relationship with KCI Manufacturing
October 15, 2013Noble Biomaterials, Inc. announced it renewed an exclusive strategic relationship with KCI Manufacturing, an affiliate of Kinetic Concepts Inc., for the company's V.A.C.® GranuFoam Silver® Dressing.
Something's funny here: Newest treatments in wound care the focus of WOCN conference
June 02, 2011Dr. Stuart Robertshaw, perhaps better known widely as "Dr. Humor," will be the keynote speaker Sunday at the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society 43rd Annual Conference in New Orleans. Robertshaw, a recently retired professor of psychology and education who has researched and presented on the role of humor in patient care for more than 23 years, will speak on "The Healing Power of Humor."
Nursing home employees offer help in Haiti
January 26, 2010Seeing the devastation in Haiti "was emotionally destroying for me," said Ginette Sangosse, assistant director of nursing for the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services in Bronx, NY. Sangosse, who grew up in Haiti, returned last week to provide medical care.
