Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Close Wound Early
SAN DIEGO — Early wound closure prior to hospital discharge after surgical debridement of infected diabetic foot ulcers yields higher ulcer healing rates and a shorter time to healing, compared with various nonclosure wound management methods, according to a propensity-matched study reported at the annual Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - October 30, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: Bruce Jancin Source Type: news
Supplement: It's time to heal wound management
Rising numbers call for better management (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - October 2, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Diabetic foot ulcer: Early closure post debridement best
SAN DIEGO – Early wound closure prior to hospital discharge after surgical debridement of infected diabetic foot ulcers yields higher ulcer healing rates and a shorter time to healing, compared with various nonclosure wound management methods, according to a propensity-matched study.
How best to... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - September 21, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Stryker: Acquisitions our top priority for cash
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) told analysts this week that mergers & acquisitions are its top priority for the $2.59 billion in ready cash it’s carrying on its balance sheet, with small or mid-sized deals more likely than a blockbuster like the much-speculated-upon possibility of a merger with rival Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN).
During a cocktail hour to kick off its analyst day in Kalamazoo, Mich., the orthopedics giant’s executives said M&A “is the company’s first cash use priority and the company remains actively engaged in seeking out deals,” according to Leerink Partners analyst Richard New...
Source: Mass Device - June 17, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Business/Financial News Mergers & Acquisitions Orthopedics Source Type: news
Cochrane & Evidence Aid: resources for earthquakes
This Cochrane Special Collection, developed in collaboration withEvidence Aid, includes Cochrane Reviews of healthcare topics that are important in the aftermath of a major earthquake. The reviews ' conclusions are presented, along with signposts to systematic reviews that might be helpful to decision-makers. Topics covered: diarrhoea prevention and treatment; wound management; fracture management; physical trauma (excluding fractures); sepsis; anaesthesia; renal; chest infections; diseases caused by water-based insect vectors; mental health; neonatal health; child health and nutrition; and human resources for heallth. A...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - April 26, 2015 Category: Information Technology Authors: Nancy Owens Source Type: news
Acelity closes 2014 on a high note
Texas-based wound care giant Acelity closes out the year by narrowing net losses and healthy gains in wound care sales
Acelity, the Texas-based wound care company created last fall from 3 sister med tech outfits, ended 2014 on an up note by narrowing net losses and increasing sales.
Revenues for the 3-month period ending December 31, 2014 were $482.7 million, up from $462.4 million in the 2013 fourth quarter, reflecting a 4.4% increase. Net losses came in at $29.5 million, a big improvement over more than $52.7 million in net losses over the same period last year.
Acelity, Kinetic Concepts Inc., Systag...
Source: Mass Device - February 19, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Mark Hollmer Source Type: news
Global Traditional Wound Management Market Faces Tough Competition...
Market Research Reports.biz has announced the addition of a new research study on the global market of traditional wound management, titled “Traditional Wound Management Market to 2019 - Cost...(PRWeb January 09, 2015)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12428358.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 9, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Stryker Plans Takeover, Smith & Nephew Shares Surge
Shares of Smith & Nephew (S&N), a maker of surgical devices and advanced wound management supplies, soared recently amidst speculation that Stryker Corp. will acquire the company in the next few weeks. (Source: Medical Design Online News)
Source: Medical Design Online News - December 29, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Australia Traditional and Advanced Wound Management Market Outlook to...
The objective is to provide information that represents the most up-to-date data of...(PRWeb November 19, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2020-traditional-advanced/wound-management-market/prweb12338563.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - November 20, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Smith & Nephew to sell UK plant to DelStar
Smith & Nephew deals its wound management plant in Gilberdyke, England, to DelStar Medical for an undisclosed amount.
DelStar Medical, Smith & Nephew, SWMNews Well, Mergers & Acquisitions, Wound Therapyread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - November 19, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Reports: Smith & Nephew shutters Florida wound management unit, layoffs for 108
Smith & Nephew is reportedly shuttering a wound management unit in St. Petersburg, Fla., meaning layoffs for the 108 workers there.
Smith & NephewNews Well, Layoffs, Wound Therapyread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - November 11, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Use of Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane in Wound ManagementUse of Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane in Wound Management
Does dehydrated amniotic fluid support the healing process for wounds and scars as well as non-dehydrated? Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Mazzo suspended at Versant Ventures after insider trading indictment | Personnel Moves
James Mazzo and Versant Ventures agree to suspend Mazzo after his indictment on insider trading charges stemming from Abbott's $2.8 billion acquisition of Advanced Medical Optics.
Versant Ventures and James Mazzo agreed that Mazzo will "suspend any activities" at the venture capital shop following his indictment last month on insider trading charges.
AcuFocus Inc., Advanced Medical Optics, Edwards Lifesciences, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Mazor Robotics Ltd., Profound Medical Inc., Versant Ventures, Wound Management Technologies, Abbott LaboratoriesNews Well, Personnel Movesread more (Source: Mass Device)
Source: Mass Device - October 15, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Source Type: news
Failure of Medtronic's Symplicity-3 trial doesn't mean the end of renal denervation for hypertension | Medtech Wall Street news for the week of September 1, 2014
Here's a look at some of the top Wall Street stories for medical device companies this week: Renal denervation isn't dead, despite Medtronic trial's failure; Baxter says HQ will stay in Illinois, stays coy on Boston plans; Private equity owners rebrand KCI, Systagenix, LifeCell as Acelity
Renal denervation isn't dead, despite Medtronic trial's failure
September 2, 2014 by Brad Perriello
Acelity, Apax Partners, Baxter International, Boston Scientific, Centaur Guernsey, Covidien, Kinetic Concepts Inc., Kona Medical, LifeCell Corp., Medtronic, ReCor Medical, St. Jude Medical, Systagenix Wound Man...
Source: Mass Device - September 4, 2014 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Source Type: news
HMP Communications Holdings, LLC Launches the Wound Certification Prep...
Comprehensive online wound management review course prepares clinicians for CWSP®, CWS®, or CWCA® certification exams.(PRWeb June 16, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wound-certification/prep-course-ondemand/prweb11943513.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 17, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
