On October 8th, Med Page Today published an opinion piece by physicians Thomas Lally and Michael Millie about the increasing use of skin substitutes in chronic wounds. Their independent medical group cares for more than 100,000 seniors across 17 states, which gives...
Guest Blog by Michael J. Crouch, CPC, CPMA, CHT-ADMIN Dr. Fife – In March, I provided feedback on a skin substitute graft (SSG) audit in which I was involved that was similar to the one Martha Kelso described. The Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) required...
I know by now everyone must think that I secretly work for one of the pharmaceutical companies that sells GLP-1-RAs but honestly, I am just a fascinated spectator. Obesity and its related diseases are a major contributor to the chronic wound epidemic and after more...
Dr. Fife, Surprise! When industry changes the definition of obesity, they find more obesity! We needed something better than the BMI, but this is not the solution. If Waist:Hip ratio is used, the goal should not be “ideal for young people” because it is well known...
I don’t know if this is good news or bad news, but the American population just got fatter thanks to a new definition of obesity in a study published in JAMA Open Network. If you are a “glass half full” sort of person, then the new definition might make it easier to...
Researchers have enhanced vinegar’s antibacterial properties by infusing it with cobalt-based carbon nanoparticles. This nano-boosted solution kills harmful bacteria from both inside and outside their cells while remaining safe for humans. Tests on mice showed it...