Pressure Ulcers Improve With Nutrition TherapyPressure Ulcers Improve With Nutrition Therapy
Malnourished patients showed improvement in the size of pressure ulcers, but not complete healing, with a supplement containing arginine, zinc, and antioxidants. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - February 4, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Nutritional Formulas Associated with Improved Pressure Ulcer Healing (FREE)
By Jenni Whalen
Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD
Oral supplements enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants are associated with improved healing of pressure ulcers in malnourished patients, according to an … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - February 3, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
U.K. warns on Smith & Nephew's Renasys wound care device
Regulators in the U.K. issue a medical device alert on Smith & Nephew's Renasys negative-pressure wound therapy device, following a field safety notice the company issued last October.
Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Smith & NephewNews Well, Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy, Recalls, Regulatory/Complianceread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - January 26, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Woman, 86, spends her final weeks covered in agonising pressure sores because 'nurses failed to turn her in her hospital bed for THREE MONTHS'
Maureen Clayton, 86, from Rainham, Kent, died in hospital in November. Her son claims nurses failed to turn her once in 11 weeks, meaning she died covered in painful sores having contracted MRSA. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Positive study for Smith & Nephew's Pico wound therapy
A study delivers positive results for Smith & Nephew's Pico negative-pressure wound therapy in breast reduction surgery.
Smith & NephewNews Well, Clinical Trials, Negative-Pressure Wound Therapyread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - December 29, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Val Kennedy Source Type: news
Bam Labs gets $3.5M for clinical and consumer sleep monitoring
Sleep monitoring company Bam Labs raised $3.5 million according to an SEC filing. The company has never formally announced rounds of funding or its investors, but previous SEC filings dating back to 2006 add up to $17 million in a combination of equity, debt, and security. The current round would bring total funding to $20.5 million. Bam […] (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - December 23, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Bam Labs clinical sleep monitoring pressure ulcers Sleep IQ Sleep Number Source Type: news
Reducing Pressure Ulcers in Wheelchair Patients
Groundbreaking research uncovers new insights for reducing deadly pressure ulcers in wheelchair patients - study shows ROHO air-cell cushions are 10,000 times better than standard foam for preventing deep tissue injury. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - December 11, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Wheelchair Accessories Source Type: news
Reducing Pressure Ulcers in Wheelchair Patients
Research findings recognize adjustable air cell cushions as medically superior for reducing deep-tissue injuries and skin breakdown (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - December 11, 2014 Category: Disability Tags: Wheelchair Accessories Source Type: news
Plymouth nurses to get mirrors to help find pressure ulcers
All nurses and allied health professionals at a Devon trust are to be provided with a pocket mirror to aid them with the identification of pressure ulcers on patients’ heels. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - December 5, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
California hospital’s patient safety protocols now require a wearable
A California hospital has begun requiring certain patients use a wearable remote patient monitoring device in order to comply with internal patient safety protocols. Chino Valley Medical Center is employing the Leaf Patient Monitoring System from Pleasanton-based Leaf Healthcare. The sensor monitors patient movement in bed, then uses that data to calculate when the patient […] (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - December 3, 2014 Category: Information Technology Authors: Jonah Comstock Tags: Uncategorized Chino Valley Medical Center El Camino Hospital FDA 510(k) clearance Leaf Healthcare Leaf Patient Monitoring System pressure ulcers Veterans Affairs Source Type: news
Nursing homes versus assisted living facilities : Outcome quality regarding pressure ulcers, falls and malnutrition - Klingelhöfer-Noe J, Dassen T, Lahmann NA.
BACKGROUND: Assisted living has become more popular among individuals who are care-dependent or are threatened with care dependency as an attractive alternative to a standard nursing home. As differences regarding nursing care quality in both settings are ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - November 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Spiracur raises $16m from GE Capital
Spiracur says it raised a $16 million debt round from GE Capital for its SNaP negative-pressure wound therapy device.
Spiracur said today that it raised $16 million debt round from GE Capital for its negative-pressure wound therapy device.
Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Spiracur said it plans to use the proceeds to launch new products, penetrate new care settings and for global expansion.
GE Capital, SpiracurNews Well, Funding Roundup, Negative-Pressure Wound Therapyread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - November 12, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
IM Injection Site Injuries Masquerading as Pressure UlcersIM Injection Site Injuries Masquerading as Pressure Ulcers
Zero-in on diagnosis dilemmas about patients who got more than they bargained for -- with IM injections. Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Brazil Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Market (NPWT) to 2020 in a New...
RnRMarketResearch.com adds “Brazil Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Market Outlook to 2020” to its store. The data in the report is derived from dynamic market forecast models.(PRWeb October 27, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/brazil-negative-pressure/wound-therapy-npwt-market/prweb12278565.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 28, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
NHS hospitals to show airline-style patient safety film
Nurses have played a key role in developing an “airline-style” safety film, which will be shown to hospital patients in an effort to prevent complications like falls, blood clots and pressure ulcers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - October 24, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
