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If bedridden or immobile with diabetes, circulation problems, incontinence, or mental disabilities, you should be checked for pressure sores every day. Look for reddened areas that, when pressed, do not turn white. Also look for blisters, sores, or craters. The following steps are crucial in preventing the development of decubitus ulcers: · Change position at…

We have all heard these terms discussed by nurses, family members and in the media. Is there a difference? The answer is no. All of these terms refer to the same condition which occurs when pressure is exerted on the skin, soft tissue, muscle, and bone by the weight of an individual against a surface…

Investigators have alleged that a web of companies that oversaw nursing homes was part of a plan to cheat the government out of millions. The list of allegations includes tax evasion, healthcare fraud, money laundering, and lying to the government. Critics say the industry is ripe for abuse because regulators are kept in the dark.…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly publishes safety alerts and recall information for drugs, medical devices, and foods. It is important information we all should know. For eample, the alert for February 12 is listed below: Device Recall: HoMedics heating pads (produced in 2001 and sold in drug, discount and department stores)Reason for recall:…

Well, at least as far as doctors and their offices go…. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/12/business/12drug.html?em&ex=1171429200&en=0cb0e27ca6026e39&ei=5087 Check out the article in the New York Times. This is not the first time we have spoken about the “influence” of pharmaceutical companies on treating physicians. Many of the Nation’s top research hospitals (Michigan and U. Penn included) have forbidden physicians from…

Are you scheduled for surgery? If so, I am certain you are a little anxious and concerned. For some people, seeing what actually will take place during the surgery (before it happens) will have a calming effect. If you are one of those people, take a look at the surgical videos made available by the…

The American College of Physicians and American Academy of Family Physicians has announced clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of venous blood clots, complications from which claim more than 200,000 lives each year in the United States. A DVT (deep vein thrombosis) occurs when clots form in the legs, often causing swelling and…

Each year, vulnerable adults die from exposure after walking-away from their homes, as well as their assisted living and nursing home residences. Long-term care residents and family members with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, those who are confused, or who tend to wander are especially vulnerable. It is not enough to simply watch over them. Much like…

Family members often arrive in our offices to complain about the horrible resident care and conditions at the Sleepy Time Nursing Home! They tell me their mother has resided at the facility for several years and has suffered from malnutrition, dehydration, decubitus ulcers, and violent attacks from other residents. They tell me they have complained…

You have to read this article to believe it: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/4535270.html Physician charged with practicing medicine after his license was revoked. The article says he had been sued at least 60 time for malpractice. How could his patients have known he had been sued for malpractice? Well most states operate on-line data bases now where physicians…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making encouraging moves to strengthen its regulation of drugs that are already on the market. But the changes fall far short of what’s needed to protect millions of unsuspecting patients whose adverse effects may show up only after years of use. The agency has traditionally focused on the…