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When abaqis® was introduced less than two years ago, it was a revolutionary new quality assurance system to help nursing homes prepare for the new federal inspection process called Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) and improve their resident quality of care year-round. Now abaqis is an even more powerful tool. Called "Stage 2 Suite," this new generation of abaqis not only identifies residents at the highest risk for an in-depth investigation, it guides nursing homes through the same investigation protocol used in the QIS that focuses on corrective action for procedures, training and performance concerns.  read more »

ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical technologies for community and hospital care, announced today the launch of Flexi-Seal®™ SIGNAL™ Fecal Management System (FMS). Now available in the U.S., U.K. and other Key European markets, Flexi-Seal®™ SIGNAL™ FMS has been enhanced with key new features, including a unique signal indicator that pops to assist clinicians in determining when the device's retention balloon is filled to an appropriate volume -- providing confidence that the product is filled for its optimum performance -- thus creating a safe and effective seal for their patients' protection.  read more »

Unique Wellness, manufacturer of the world's most absorbent adult briefs, offers new hope for the more than 25 million Americans living with incontinence, by today announcing the introduction of the Unique Wellness Incontinence Program. The program brings adult diaper users the most comprehensive, cost effective, healthiest and environmentally friendly incontinence solution available today.  read more »

A clinical research study is being conducted for patients with Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS), a chronic bladder disorder characterized by intense pelvic pain, urinary frequency-urgency, and pain during sexual intimacy (PainfulBladderStudy.org). It is estimated that as many as 1.3 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with this disease and many more remain undiagnosed.  read more »

The American Association for Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN) has been invited to serve on The Joint Commission Long Term Care Accreditation Professional Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC).  read more »

Putting the spotlight on one of the most common and least discussed women’s health issues: How to Deal with Bladder Control Problems and Their Impact on Your Personal Life  read more »

Medtronic, Inc. today announced the kick-off of an educational campaign aimed at raising awareness among women of overactive bladder (OAB), a serious condition that can severely impact patients' lives. This new campaign, conducted in partnership with leading patient advocacy groups, including The Accidental Sisterhood, Red Hot Mamas and Women's Health Foundation, will help to raise awareness of the prevalence of bladder control problems and encourage patients to find effective treatment options - including and beyond medications.  read more »

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the company's investigational new drug, LX1031, a tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) inhibitor, demonstrated positive results in clinically important parameters for the treatment of non-constipating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Top-line results showed that treatment with one gram of LX1031 four times daily produced a statistically significant improvement in global assessment of relief of IBS pain and discomfort over the four-week dosing period as compared to placebo (p=0.0465). Improvements in global assessment parameters also corresponded with statistically significant improvements in stool consistency. Notably, increased clinical response correlated with a greater reduction in serotonin synthesis as reflected by measures of urinary 5-HIAA, a breakdown product of serotonin.  read more »