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Understanding Patient Skin Damage

Screening patients for incontinence is important in the home healthcare setting to prevent falls and incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD), in addition to improving each patient’s quality of life.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
winter skin

Fight Dry Winter Skin with These Three Nutrition Tips

By Ellie Krieger Special to The Washington Post | Greensboro.com If you are suffering from seasonal scaliness, you’re not alone. Dry skin is a common side effect of winter. As temperatures plunge, so does the humidity in the air, creating an environment that essentially sucks the moisture out of our body’s protective outer layer, resulting… Continue reading Fight Dry Winter Skin with These Three Nutrition Tips

Aimee Sharp
úlceras diabéticas

Diabetic Ulcers: Causes and Management

Ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with diabetes. Learn what causes diabetic ulcers and how to manage them.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
Wound Care Team

St. Luke Health Services Wound Care Team Adds To Certifications and Clinical Expertise

St. Luke Health Services Wound Care Team Adds To Certifications and Clinical Expertise – Originally published by Oswego County Today OSWEGO – Nurses on the Wound Care and Healing Team at St. Luke Health Services continue to add to their certifications and expertise in the treatment of complex and hard to heal wounds that can… Continue reading St. Luke Health Services Wound Care Team Adds To Certifications and Clinical Expertise

Aimee Sharp
catheter problems

Catheter Problems: Troubleshooting

Whether you are new to catheterizing or experienced with catheters, you may experience some common catheter problems. Learn how to resolve these issues.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Atopic Dermatitis

Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis – By Sheila Jacobs for Dermatology Advisor Atopic dermatitis has been shown to be associated with osteoporosis and osteopenia among older adults, due most likely to such factors as corticosteroid use, less physical activity, and chronic inflammation, according to the results of an analysis published in the Journal… Continue reading Elevated Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia in Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Aimee Sharp
Biofilm

Biofilm: Why a Chronic Wound May Be Failing to Heal

While biofilm may not be at the top of healthcare professional's list when they start wondering why a wound may not be healing – it should be.

Aimee Sharp
Formas de reducir el olor de la orina

Ways to Reduce Urine Odor

Managing and dealing with urine incontinence is not an easy job. Luckily there are easy ways to reduce urine odor. What you can do...

Taylor Snell
treating minor scrapes and burns

Injuries: Treating Minor Scrapes and Burns

Learn when to seek medical help for minor scrapes and burns, especially for more vulnerable individuals such as seniors, or those with chronic illnesses.

Sarah McIlvaine
Does air help wound healing

Skin Care – Living with Paralysis

There is much more to know about the skin when living with a spinal cord injury. Read our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist's article about skin care.

Aaron Baker
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