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WOUNDS Indexed With MEDLINE

  HMP Communications Holdings, LLC (HMP) (Malvern, PA) announced the journal WOUNDS: A Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice is now indexed in the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) MEDLINE® database. This online bibliographic citation database is used internationally to provide access to the world’s biomedical journal literature.

  Indexing was achieved following a rigorous application process during which WOUNDS was reviewed by the NLM’s Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC), which meets 3 times a year. At each meeting, the LSTRC reviews approximately 190 titles, 20% to 25% of which are selected for indexing.

  With indexed content on MEDLINE, WOUNDS joins more than 24 million citations for biomedical literature, life science journals, and online books.

  OWM congratulates the Publisher and Editors of our sister journal on this noteworthy achievement.

  For more information, visit www.woundsresearch.com.

Grant Recipient Honored

  Andrew S. Kimball, MD, resident surgeon at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers (Ann Arbor, MI) was honored with the BSN medical (Charlotte, NC) BSN-JOBST Research Grant in Venous and Lymphatic Diseases. Dr. Kimball will investigate the mechanisms of venous thrombus resolution under the guidance and mentorship of Peter Henke, MD, past president of the American Venous Forum (AVF).

  The BSN-JOBST Research Grant, which was presented to Dr. Kimball at the AVF 27th Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, CA has increased from an annual grant of $50,000 to $100,000. BSN medical’s contribution this year brings the company’s total donations to just over $1 million.

  BSN-JOBST Research grant recipients are selected through a competitive peer-review process. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, and physicians who have completed their training within the past 5 years.

  For more information, visit www.bsnmedical.com.

Company Changes Its Name

  GWM Products, LLC, (Irving, TX) has changed its name to Keneric Healthcare. The name change comes as part of the company’s plan to continue building its presence in the advanced wound care market. Under the new name, the company plans to expand its product offerings for the RTD Wound Dressing line and its portfolio of advanced wound care products.

  For more information, visit www.kenerichealthcare.com.

Product Line Reduces Surgical Site Infections

  Covalon Technologies Ltd, (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) introduced a new product line designed to significantly improve patient compliance with efforts to reduce surgical site infections.

  Included in the new MediClear line is the company’s patent-pending MediClear PreOp – Antimicrobial Silicone Film Dressing, designed to replace other preoperative skin preparation products; next generation antimicrobial MediClear PostOp dressing; and MediClear Scar. All 3 were presented at the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Surgical Conference and Expo, March 7–11, in Denver, CO.

  For more information, visit www.covalon.com.

Acquisition Adds Products That Disinfect

  3M (St. Paul, MN) completed its acquisition of Ivera Medical Corp (San Diego, CA), a manufacturer of health care products that disinfect and protect devices used for access into a patient’s bloodstream. The business is now a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M and a part of its Critical and Chronic Care Solutions Division.

  Ivera’s IV port connector caps, sold under the Curos Brand, are used to disinfect and act as a barrier to contamination on devices that provide access to IV lines. These products complement 3M’s vascular access products, including Tegaderm CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressings, which deliver the critical elements of antimicrobial protection and securement for IV site care.

  For more information, visit www.3M.com.

Wearable Biosensors for Obesity, Diabetes Developed

  The Mayo Clinic (Minneapolis, MN) teamed with skin patch maker Gentag (Washington, DC) to develop next-generation wearable biosensors aimed at fighting obesity and diabetes.

  The wireless and disposable wearable patch sensors are the size of a small bandage and painless apply and remove. The sensor communicates with a cell phone-compatible diabetes management system that allows researchers to monitor movement and develop treatments for the 2 conditions.

  Gentag and the Mayo Clinic hope the technology will be a game-changer in helping reduce global obesity and diabetes. The patches are accurate, inexpensive, and easily integrated into patient care. The partners plan to license the technology to third parties. A joint intellectual property agreement facilitated research and development of the tool.

  For more information, visit gentag.com.

Antimicrobial Fabric Reduces Pressure Ulcers

  St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center (Pueblo, CO) announced results from a clinical trial evaluating a fabric technology at the hospital and its impact on improving patient care.

  DermaTherapy® (a product of Precision Fabrics Group, Inc, Greensboro, NC) is a synthetic silk-like fabric system of antimicrobial bed linens and patient apparel that are cleaner, drier, and smoother than conventional cotton textiles. Products include bed linens (fitted and flat sheets, pillow cases, and bed pads) and gowns. The smooth fabric prevents the skin from sticking to it and prevents shear injuries, facilitating ease-of-movement in bed.

  The study was commissioned after facility clinicians learned about the linen technology at an Association of Managers of Innovation (AMI) conference in the fall of 2012. The control phase of the study ran for 4 months before the new technology was implemented in April 2013. The DermaTherapy phase of the study covered a 9-month period and included a total of 3,179 patients. The study demonstrated a significant reduction in the number of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, improved the treatment of existing wounds, and reduced bioburden and air contaminates and raised standards of care, all while improving patient comfort. More information is available at: www.stmarycorwin.org.

  To further inform clinicians about this product line, Cone Health (Greensboro, NC) is offering a 1-day comprehensive educational seminar for health care providers to learn behind-the-scenes details of research, testing, and results after system conversion to this therapeutic linen. Attendees of the April 22, 2015 DermaTherapy Academy can this technology in action and explore Cone Health’s experience.

  The 1-day educational academy is free, but attendance is limited. For more information and to register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/dermatherapy-academy-registration-15953095137.

National Product Agreement Awarded

  BSN medical (Charlotte, NC) was awarded a national product agreement in the advanced wound care category by Novation (Irving, TX), the nation’s leading health care services company. BSN medical received the 3-year contract for its Cutimed Sorbact product, which received an Innovative Technology designation from Novation following a comprehensive review process.

  The Cutimed Sorbact product provides a microbe binding action for wound care that is proven to effectively clean colonized and infected wounds without a chemically active agent or antibiotics. As a result, side effects such as bacterial resistance, cytotoxic effects, or allergies that might be linked to using common antimicrobials like silver are eliminated. The product uses hydrophobic interaction to attract, bind and inactivate pathogens, creating optimum conditions for wounds to heal naturally.

  For more information, visit www.bsnmedical.com.

Personal Electronic Cushion Security Device Introduced

  ROHO, Inc (St. Louis, MO) recently unveiled Smart Check, the world’s first personal electronic cushion security device, giving wheelchair users real-time feedback on proper inflation levels for their cushions. The cushion was introduced at the 31st Annual International Seating Symposium Conference, February 26–28, in Nashville, TN.

  In 2012, the company conducted an extensive research study to learn what enhancements and features could make cushions even better. The cushion electronically stores a recommended cushion inflation level for each individual client.

  For more information, visit roho.com/smartcheck.

Amputation Prevention Symposium Acquired

  HMP Communications Holdings, LLC (HMP) (Malvern, PA), a leader in health care communications and education, announced its acquisition of the Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP), the nation’s only medical conference designed for health care providers dedicated to preventing critical limb ischemia and lower limb amputation due to vascular disorders. The 5-year-old meeting joins HMP’s growing family of innovative, evidence-based publications, and CME activities across therapeutic fields such as vascular disease management, cardiology, podiatry, and wound care.

  The AMP Symposium, to be held from August 12-15, 2015 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, will bring together the entire limb preservation team, including vascular and general surgeons, interventional and general cardiologists, primary care physicians, interventional radiologists, podiatrists, wound care specialists, nurses, and allied vascular and cardiac cath technologists. AMP also will serve as host to concurrent meetings for the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS) and the Save-A-Leg, Save-A-Life (SALSAL) Foundation.

  For more information, visit www.amptheclimeeting.com.

New Orthopedic Book Launched

  BSN medical (Charlotte, NC), together with the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists (NAOT) (Indianapolis, IN), launched a new book, Orthopaedic Immobilization Techniques, at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), March 24–28, in Las Vegas, NV. The AAOS is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world.

Wound Centers Acquired

  Healogics, Inc (Jacksonville, FL) acquired Accelecare Wound Centers, Inc, a leading provider of wound care services. This acquisition leverages both companies’ strengths, including talented team members, an extensive network of wound care physicians, advanced training opportunities, and an innovative wound care technology platform.

  For more information, visit www.healogics.com.

This article was not subject to the Ostomy Wound Management peer-review process.