The following column was originally published Sept. 30, 2023. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life ...

Abstract and Introduction Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin Assessment of Pressure Ulcers and Skin Tears Conclusion References Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears ...

The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care. Evaluating Your Pressure Ulcer Prevention Plan A problem-solving worksheet ...

Healthy blood circulation is essential for glowing skin but poor circulation can lead to dullness premature aging and serious ...

RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been transferred to AIIMS Delhi for treatment after his health worsened. He was initially ...

Clinicians typically use the tool to assess six risk areas for developing pressure ulcers: sensory perception, skin moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition and friction/shear. Each risk area is ...

Pressure ulcers are a key indicator of the quality and experience of care. A pressure ulcer happens when an area of skin and the tissues underneath it are damaged by being under such pressure that the ...

Clinical Practice Guideline published by the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System provides ...

Impetigo is a bacterial infection that affects your skin, causing sores and blisters. It can appear differently depending on the stage of infection, what part of your body it affects, and your ...

The NHS has paid out £35 million in compensation to hospital patients who developed bed sores caused by staff neglect. Figures reveal that over the past two years nearly 700 legal cases linked to ...

Impetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin infection that often begins with an oozing rash of red sores around the mouth and nose, which may spread to the hands and feet via touch. When the ...