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Non-Accredited Education
Managing the Diabetic Foot: A Clinical and Economic View Complimentary Archived Webcast
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Understanding Collagen Dressings and their Benefit in Wound Care
Complimentary Archived Webcast
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New Products
New Products February 2010
Accommodations Made Easy
A new workstation may provide more comfort and accessibility for physicians when treating patients.
Care Exchange™ Workstations can easily accommodate electronic medical records, digital diagnostics and electronic prescriptions, all in the procedure room. The manufacturer, Midmark Corporation, says physicians can have everything completed before the patient even leaves the office.
New Products January 2010
Information At Your Fingertips
Do you need a range of orthotic information located at one convenient source?
Now ProLab Orthotics may have the answer. The company notes that its new Web site, www.prolaborthotics.com, can be a resource for practitioners, residents and podiatry students.
New Products December 2009
Pain-Free Dressing Removal
Removing wound dressings may cause discomfort for the patient, not to mention possible trauma to the wound.
However, the Silvercel Non-Adherent antimicrobial dressing features a non-adherent layer that enables the dressing to control infection and minimize trauma with dressing changes, according to the product’s manufacturer Systagenix Wound Management.
New Products November 2009
Making An Early Diagnosis
Are you looking for a way to facilitate a quick diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Look no further than the Revo® 1100 Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic system, which has recently been enhanced with the VascuLink® networking and reporting software. The VascuLink software allows for physicians to diagnose peripheral arterial disease quickly, according to the manufacturer Unetixs Vascular.
New Products October 2009
Nails With Polish And Protection
In addition to cosmetic improvement, a new nail polish may provide protection for nails.
Dr.’s Remedy® Enriched Nail Polish offers a line of nail polishes that may help reduce nail fungus with the natural ingredients in the polish, according to the manufacturer Dr.’s Remedy.
New Products September 2009
Guarding Ulcers
Patients may find protection from ulcers with a new technology.
The Richie Ulcer Guard™ with ShearBan® Technology was designed with diabetic feet in mind. The manufacturer, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, says the ulcer guard will help with shear loads and offers pressure relief modalities. The instant trouble arises, patients can apply the ulcer guard, which the company says allows for more patient mobility.
New Products August 2009
Antifungal Application Made Easy
A new bottle design may make dispensing antifungal cream easier and more cost-effective.
Merz Pharmaceuticals says the Naftin® Cream Pump offers easy dispensing of Naftin (naftifine HCI 1%) Cream and minimizes wasted cream, making the pump a more economical option. Naftin is indicated for the treatment of tinea pedis.
New Products July 2009
Offloading Solutions
A new shoe may offload diabetic feet to prevent ulcers.
The new Off-Loading Diabetic Shoe by Procare offers trilaminate IMPAX grid insoles, squared toe boxes and a wide foot bed. The manufacturer, DJO, says the insoles help with redistributing the load away from ulcers.
New Products May 2009
Spray Away Foot Pain
A new spray offers natural ingredients to relieve everyday pain and discomfort.
The Biofreeze Pain Relieving Spray offers a unique formulation including natural menthol, Ilex and botanical ingredients including Arnica, Calendula, and juniper berry, according to the manufacturer Performance Health.
The company emphasizes that the new formulation offers longer lasting relief for arthritis-related pain in difficult to reach areas such as the lower extremities and the middle back.
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New Products April 2009
A Closer Look At A New NPWT Device
A new negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device may offer a variety of benefits for patients.
Smith and Nephew says the Renasys EZ™ System is designed for ease of use as well as improved comfort for patients being treated with NPWT.
The Renasys EZ System allows one to administer varying levels of pressure, ranging from 40 to 200 mmHg, according to the manufacturer. The company says clinicians can use Renasys EZ on surgical, traumatic or chronic wounds depending on the wound charac
Gretna, Louisiana
CME Showcase
"Current Concepts In Healing Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcerations"
A Complimentary On-Demand CE/CME Webcast This activity is supported by an educational grant from Advanced Biohealing. To access this Webcast, visit www.naccme.com/program/n-550/ |
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