Patients at hospitals that have received or applied for Magnet designation have a lower risk of developing a pressure ulcer than patients at other hospitals, according to a study in The Joint ...

At least one third to one half of ulcer perforations are associated with NSAIDs. [7] Patients are most commonly treated by patch closure of the perforation and postoperative adjustment of medications.

The beliefs and expectations of people with diabetic foot ulcers about their illness have a significant independent effect on their survival, new research by health psychologists has shown. New ...

Q: Are there any care guidelines you can give for treating Stage I pressure ulcers, such as using a special cream for these patients? A. Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, occur among people ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Study findings suggest that patients being treated for Buruli ulcer benefit from delaying the decision of ...

“An ulcer is a breakdown of the interior layer of the stomach or bowel, much like a patch of chipped paint on the wall,” explains Xiaocen Zhang, MD, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center. “It ...

Researchers have found that the fight against Buruli ulcer, a tropical skin disease, has hit a bump in Central Cameroon. Even as organizations provide free-of charge hospitalization care, patients' ...