Congratulations, David Starke!

Team ProMed congratulates David Starke on his nuptials! He and Ashley tied the knot on September 19.

Dyslexics Have Easier Time Reading On E-Readers

A new study suggests that people with dyslexia might have an easier time reading an e-reader than traditional paper.

During the study, dyslexics were asked to read paper printed with a 14-point Times Roman font and one-inch margins. They were then asked to read on iPods. The iPods displayed 42-point Times Roman font. That made the lines that were read short, with about three or four words per line. The background on the iPod was black and the font was white.

The researchers found that the subjects consistently read faster and remembered more reading on the iPod.

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Home Health Workers Now Eligible for Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay

The Department of Labor has announced it will extend overtime and minimum wage protections to home health workers providing direct care. Previously, the Fair Labor Standards Act classified home health workers as primarily companions to those under their care.

The "companionship exemption" meant that home care agencies weren't required to pay direct care workers the federal minimum wage or for overtime hours they racked up.

The new law applies to direct care workers who provide medical services that require training to perform.

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Introducing Two New Additions to the Embrace Skin Care Family

Our exclusive Embrace skin care line has grown! Based on your feedback, we’ve added a new foaming cleanser and wound cleanser to our lineup to help you provide the best possible care to your residents.

Embrace Skin Caring Total Body Foam Cleanser is the ultimate multipurpose cleanser. It can be used not only as a perineal cleanser but a body wash and shampoo as well. Its antimicrobial formula has a fresh, clean, gender-neutral scent and is gentle on delicate skin. Simply dispense the foam onto a clean, warm, damp washcloth before cleansing.

Embrace Skin Caring Wound Cleanser is a mild, alcohol-free, non-irritating wound cleanser that is gentle on sensitive wounds. The adjustable nozzle delivers up to an 8-10 psi irrigating stream to dislodge debris or a fine mist for gentle cleansing. To use, flush the wound and wipe with clean gauze.

All of our Embrace skin care products are designed to work together as a system to cleanse, moisturize and protect. To learn more about these and the other items in the Embrace family, contact your ProMed territory manager, visit us online at promedsupply.com or give us a call at 800.648.5190. 

Congratulations, Alix Wiggs!

Congratulations to ProMed Territory Manager Alix Wiggs, who tied the knot with Charley Pickering on September 14!

High and Low Vancomycin Doses Similarly Effective at Treating C. diff

A new study has found that people with C. diff experience similar improvement on both low and high doses of vancomycin.

Those treated with a low dose of the antibiotic had a 93 percent improvement rate by the end of the therapy. Those on the high dose had a 95 percent improvement rate.

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Copper Surfaces Could Help Reduce Norovirus Outbreaks

Looking for another tool to help you fight norovirus? Try copper.

According to a new study out the UK, copper surfaces can help prevent outbreaks of norovirus among residents and staff. The researchers found that surfaces made of copper and copper alloy reduced a gene associated with a viral encoded protein. The most effective surfaces were made of at least 60 percent copper.

Last year, 65 percent of nororvirus outbreaks between September and December occurred in long-term care settings.