Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Recently, I attended a webinar that focused on dietary protein and preserving lean muscle mass. There is a wealth of research on this topic, in particular,...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Last month I discussed the value of consuming a "balanced diet" versus taking mega doses of vitamins for wound healing. This month the focus is on minerals...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Recently there have been numerous articles and webinars focusing on the methods health care professional can employ to effectively communicate and engage i...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND February is American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world on the 14th. So what is the connection between protecting your heart, e...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND When I attend wound care conferences both nationally and internationally, I am frequently asked how I became interested in nutrition and wound care. In 199...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND "I know Susie Q has a stage IV pressure ulcer on her sacrum but she is obese so she certainly doesn't need any more calories." Clinicians and family member...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND The "dogs days of summer" with temperatures approaching 90 and above plus high humidity levels remind us of the importance of hydration. While you are focu...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act by adding a new section –Standardi...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer RDN, CD, LD, FAND Congratulations to Bruce Ruben, MD, for his #1 WoundSource blog for 2015; Wound Healing: Reasons Wounds Will Not Heal. I certainly concur with Dr. Ruben th...

By Mary Ellen Posthauer, RDN, CD, LD, FAND The World Union Wound Healing Society (WUWHS) held their 2016 meeting in historic Florence, Italy in September. The initial meeting of the WUWHS was held ...