Despite strong evidence that salt substitutes can safely lower sodium intake and reduce high blood pressure, very few Americans use them. A new analysis of nearly 20 years of national health data found that usage peaked at just over 5% and then declined, even among...
I have been paying close attention to the news about glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist medications because they may provide a ray of hope for many patients with chronic wounds – over 60% of whom are obese and nearly half of whom have diabetes. However, I also...
Guest Blog by Davis Melin and Mark Melin Gravity humbles the human body. The acute effects of gravity include falls and fractures while the chronic effects include sagging skin that not even Botox can overcome. Because of gravity, fluid in the body naturally falls to...
In the wake of two hyperbaric chamber fires, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an important Letter to Health Care Providers reminding clinicians and facilities of the critical importance of following manufacturer instructions for safe use of...
Dr. Fife, Your articles on skin subs are so helpful. An old coworker of mine called to ask me about the wound care Nurse Practitioner jobs she had seen advertised about applying skin subs. The company did a video interview with her, telling her how much money she...
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has just released a report on Medicare claims for “Skin Substitutes”. OIG analyzed Medicare Part B claims data, Medicare Advantage claims data, and manufacturer-reported sales data for skin substitutes in 2023 and 2024....