Researchers Study Stem Cells and Wound Healing

Investigators find that mesenchymal stem cells are more prone to initiate the healing process rather than repair tissue damage.

Tissue Matrix Receives Medicare Reimbursement

Medicare beneficiaries living in 10 northwestern states now have access to a regenerative tissue matrix for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

Persons with Diabetes Underuse Customized Footwear

A new study shows a lack in adherence among patients with diabetes who are prescribed specialized footwear to help reduce the risk of foot ulcers.

APWCA2013 Is in Orlando

The American Professional Wound Care Association has scheduled its annual conference, APWCA2013, for April 4-7, 2013, at the Caribe Royale Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. Registration information is available on the organization’s website.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars now to attend the 28th Annual Clinical Symposium on Wound Care, October 24-27, 2013, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando, Florida. Watch for more information.

From the pages of Advances in Skin & Wound Care
Earn CE/CME credit by reading this peer-reviewed, continuing education article from Advances in Skin & Wound Care and taking the test.

Exploratory Study of Nursing Home Factors Associated with Successful Implementation of Clinical Decision Support Tools for Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Siobhan Sharkey, MBA; Sandra Hudak, MS, RN; Susan D. Horn, PhD; Ryan Barrett; William Spector, PhD; and Rhona Limcangco, PhD

Bonus Content
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Learning Through Clinical Decision Support and Collaboration
Richard ‘‘Sal’’ Salcido, MD

Clinical Pathways Integrated with Evidence-Based Decisions: Part 1
Cathy Thomas Hess, BSN, RN, CWOCN

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