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Silver Dressings

5 Best Silver Alginate Dressings of 2024

HPFY Staff Writer Mar 26, 2018

Topical antimicrobial dressings are used to prevent and manage infections in a wide range of wounds. Silver, as a topical antimicrobial agent has been used in wound care for hundreds of years.

Wound Dressings

12 Wound Care Facts: Guide to Wound Healing Myths and Truths

Hunaid Germanwala Mar 26, 2018

There is no shortage of misconceptions and doubts regarding efficient wound care methods. Before embarking on a wound care treatment it is therefore important to check the myths and facts.

Low-Air-Loss Mattresses

Therapeutic Advantages of Low Air Loss Mattress System

Swati Chadha Mar 26, 2018

There is a growing population of patients who are bed-bound or who spend a considerable amount of time in the bed. If using a conventional bed, the body heat and moisture gets trapped causing skin breakdown and rashes, leading to sores and ulcers.

Patient Safety

Preventing In-Home Patient Falls

Swati Chadha Mar 24, 2018

Many falls do not cause any injury. However, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. This further leads to limited activity, reduced mobility, loss of fitness and an induced fear of falling.

Hot And Cold Therapy

Early Injury Treatment-Patient Care Questions Answered

Kevin Cleary Mar 14, 2018

Minor injuries can escalate into major problems if the initial, early injury treatment is botched or done incorrectly. There is nothing simple about first aid and the ability to heal properly can be hampered if the proper techniques are not followed or ignored.

Taping Techniques

Taping and Strapping for Sports Injuries

Kevin Cleary Mar 14, 2018

Getting back into whatever sport you enjoy after injury requires a combination of rest and therapy to overcome your ailment. Trainers and athletes understand that fully recovering from any sports injury minimizes the risk of re-injury upon return to action.

Electrotherapy

Medical Conditions and Their Treatments with Electrotherapy

Kevin Cleary Mar 13, 2018

The use of electrical impulses during physiotherapy treatment can have a multitude of applications. While it sounds scary, electrotherapy has a multitude of uses.

Feminine Hygiene

Vaginal Odor: How Can You Treat It Naturally?

Swati Chadha Mar 13, 2018

It is common for women to have a typical vaginal odor. It can be managed through basic hygiene practices, including menstrual hygiene, balanced diet, and correct clothing. A more pronounced odor can be indicative of a larger infection requiring medical attention.

Insomnia

7 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night

Hunaid Germanwala Mar 09, 2018

Unhealthy lifestyle and daytime habits can sabotage your sleep, leaving you tossing and turning at night. Sleeping well directly affects your mood, health, immune system, creativity, vitality, and even your weight.

Maternity Products

Aids to Enhance the Beautiful Experience of Breastfeeding

Swati Chadha Mar 05, 2018

Breastfeeding is the most intimate experience every mother enjoys with her newborn baby. It marks the beginning of a woman’s maternity experience.