The ongoing nursing shortage is also limiting the pool of wound care nurses. “Nurses who are certified to care for wounds and ostomies are in short supply, at Kaiser Permanente and all over the ...

Nurses must be able to assess tissue condition, wound size, and signs of infection, and choose and apply various dressings, while also managing pain and preventing complications. Gain these skills and ...

Individuals increasingly can check on their health conditions at home. Devices that measure blood pressure, glucose and blood oxygen levels, for example, enable patients’ providers to make decisions ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

For seniors barely recovering from illness or surgery, knowing where to turn to next can feel both daunting and urgent. Fortunately, skilled nursing care can provide the support needed for a ...

From Blount Memorial Hospital Nov 10, 2024 Nov 10, 2024 November is National Diabetes Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and its far-reaching impact on millions of people ...

I am a part-time nurse at Prevention Point Philadelphia, which is the location of the clinic that I mention in the article. Rachel McFadden is an emergency room nurse at the Hospital of the University ...

Matthew Paille, a former EMT who joined Cheshire Medical Center’s ICU during the height of the pandemic, received the Hubbard ...

Solventum has entered into an agreement to acquire Acera Surgical, a developer of materials for regenerative wound care, for $850 million. The deal will include an upfront cash payment of $725 million ...