Cone Health pioneers use of fabric that cures

Patients will soon have faster healing, fewer bed sores and spend less time in the hospital-and it is all because of the bed linen. That is the conclusion of three DermaTherapy clinical trials conducted at Cone Health. Cone Health has become the first healthcare provider in the world to bring this breakthrough to patients.

The studies find that linens and gowns--often overlooked or thought of as housekeeping items-can be transformed into therapeutic tools when made with a smooth, antimicrobial fabric called DermaTherapy.

The largest trial, conducted at Cone Health's Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., took place from December 1, 2010 through May 30, 2011. Researchers found that patients using DermaTherapy developed 81.5 percent fewer bed sores (pressure ulcers) while in the hospital.

Patients who were admitted with bedsores had a 21.0 percent reduction in wounds when discharged from the hospital, indicating that the linens promoted healing.

Other study results found a 6.4 percent reduction in the length of time spent in the hospital by patients using the antimicrobial DermaTherapy product. The other two studies occurred at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in 2008 and 2009.

 

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Sri Palam Silks plans to double its turnover by 2015

Sri Palam Silk Sarees is planning to increase its turnover by almost two-fold to about one billion rupees over the next three years.

Jayashree Ravi, daughter of Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti Jayashree who started the firm in 2003, said the company achieved a turnover of Rs. 500 million last year, which it plans to double by 2015.

Speaking after unveiling the UltraLite Fusion Silk Sarees in Chennai, she said young generation remains the focus group for the company. While emphasizing on numerous varieties of wedding silk sarees, Sri Palam has also been launching a range of concept sarees over the past few years.

 

Talking about the new launch, Ms. Ravi said launch of the UltraLite Fusion Silk is their effort to encourage women to wear sarees all throughout the year.

 

Majority of women avoid wearing sarees during summers due to the weight of the saree and overall discomfort.

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