1 April 2019

Smith & Nephew acquires developer of unique pressure injury prevention device, Leaf Healthcare, Inc.

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4. Pickham D, Berte N, Pihulic M, Valdez A, Barbara M, Desai M. Effect of a wearable patient sensor on care delivery for preventing pressure injuries in acutely ill adults: A pragmatic randomized clinical trial (LS-HAPI study). Int J Nurs Stud. 2018; 80, 12-19.

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