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Permobil Acquires Roho - What Does This Mean to...

A Swedish power wheelchair manufacturer, Permobil, acquired Roho, an American wheelchair cushion manufacturer in March 2015.  First of all, congratulations to both parties.  Secondly, what might such a merger mean to...

Permobil Acquires Roho - What Does This Mean to...

A Swedish power wheelchair manufacturer, Permobil, acquired Roho, an American wheelchair cushion manufacturer in March 2015.  First of all, congratulations to both parties.  Secondly, what might such a merger mean to...

Obesity Reduces the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in ...

A University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study found that overweight, elderly hospitalized patients developed fewer pressure ulcers (PU) than those who were under or at optimal weight.  The study...

Obesity Reduces the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in ...

A University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study found that overweight, elderly hospitalized patients developed fewer pressure ulcers (PU) than those who were under or at optimal weight.  The study...

Bedsores Matter to Medicare

Medicare just cut payments to 721 hospitals for having the highest rates of "hospital-acquired conditions," which include bedsores and other complications that are considered avoidable.  There are some notable hospitals...

Bedsores Matter to Medicare

Medicare just cut payments to 721 hospitals for having the highest rates of "hospital-acquired conditions," which include bedsores and other complications that are considered avoidable.  There are some notable hospitals...

Sun-Sentinel Report: Untreated Bedsores Can Be ...

The Sun-Sentinel, based in Florida, reported the following: Untreated bedsores can be lethal.   Pressure ulcers can develop in as little as three hours as a result of sitting or...

Sun-Sentinel Report: Untreated Bedsores Can Be ...

The Sun-Sentinel, based in Florida, reported the following: Untreated bedsores can be lethal.   Pressure ulcers can develop in as little as three hours as a result of sitting or...

Pressure Ulcers and Heavier Patients

According to the current news, the American population is heavier than before and increasingly getting heavier.  As a result, the hospital bed industry have increased its offerings of beds and...

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Pressure Ulcers and Heavier Patients

According to the current news, the American population is heavier than before and increasingly getting heavier.  As a result, the hospital bed industry have increased its offerings of beds and...

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Are Wheelchair Cushions Like Razors?

Has anyone noticed that the number of blades on razors keep multiplying?  Is there a top end where the increasing number of blades no longer provides a better shave, or...

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Are Wheelchair Cushions Like Razors?

Has anyone noticed that the number of blades on razors keep multiplying?  Is there a top end where the increasing number of blades no longer provides a better shave, or...

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