“Flesh-eating bacteria” is as scary as it sounds — a serious infection that spreads quickly in the body and can result in the loss of limbs and even death. But the condition, known medically as necrotizing fasciitis, is also rare, with about 4 cases per 100,000 people occurring each year in the United States, according to a 2015 study.
Read MorePerry Baromedical and Kent Imaging Inc. today announced a Strategic Partnership where Perry will distribute Kent’s Near Infrared Imaging device (KD203). Through this partnership, Perry Baromedical, the only full line manufacturer of hyperbaric chambers in the industry, will continue to extend the innovative solutions that it offers its customers
Read MoreLAVIOR, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based company, announced its breakthrough formula utilizing groundbreaking technology for the care and management of chronic wounds and inflammatory skin conditions
Read MoreKCI, an Acelity Company, today announced the U.S. launch of the ABTHERA ADVANCE™ Open Abdomen Dressing. ABTHERA ADVANCE™ Dressing is the next generation temporary abdominal closure device leveraging the technology and success of ABTHERA™ Open Abdomen Negative Pressure Therapy in bridging abdominal wall openings where primary closure is not possible and/or repeat abdominal entries are necessary.
Read MoreThe waiting area on the third floor of the UT Health Medical Arts and Research Center quickly becomes standing-room only. Some men and women sit in wheelchairs with swollen, red legs and feet wrapped in gauze from the knee down. Others are on knee scooters so that their ulcerated toes and open wounds don’t touch the ground.
Read MoreMadenco Biosciences Inc. (“Madenco”), a subsidiary of Quest PharmaTech Inc. (TSX-V: QPT) (“Quest”), today announces that it will no longer actively promote consumer health products, in order to focus on development of pharmaceutical products. Madenco will no longer promote the Bellus Skin line of skin care products but will continue to develop nanoparticle-based SP Technology™ for transdermal delivery of drugs for pharmaceutical purposes.
Read MoreLAVIORInc. Is a leading manufacturer and distributor of pioneering, natural skin care products that effectively treat and heal diabetic wounds and ulcers and other dermatological problems. All LAVIOR skincare solutions are based on the unique AGS BOTANICAL extract, a breakthrough formula made of the most active ingredients of organic InulaViscosa, formulated with other leading medicinal botanicals.
Read MoreSince it first launched with $100 million in the bank earlier this year, Gossamer Bio has been on something of a roll. In June, the company forged a $420 million developmental agreement with Aerpio Therapeutics and this morning Gossamer announced it closed a $230 million Series B funding round.
Read MorePharmacists are being urged to take a leading role in dealing with chronic wounds during Wound Awareness Week. Chronic wounds are a “hidden affliction,” says Wounds Australia, ahead of the awareness week which runs from 15 to 21 July 2018. Although chronic wounds can be healed, they often go untreated because Australians are “blind to wounds,” the organisation says.
Read MoreThis week the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CALNOC) announced that Adventist Health Sonora is being recognized with Performance Excellence Awards for Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – MRSA Total Facility.
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