Two noted wound experts are calling for research that could lead to a universal definition of and diagnosis criteria for end-of-life skin failure.

4 or unstageable pressure injury not present-on-admission (not as a primary or secondary diagnosis), International Classification if Diseases Ninth-Revision (ICD-9, 707.x) and Tenth-Revision (ICD-10, ...

Cardiovascular-related mortality consists of diseases of the circulatory system (ICD-9 codes 390–459 ... neither the severity of each disease nor geriatric syndromes such as pressure ulcers, ...

The contrast-enhanced CT of thorax was suggestive of a thick-walled capsulated pulmonary lesion measuring 6.2×6.4×10 cm with bird ... the margin of the ulcer was excised. After thorough pleural lavage ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Nurses hoping to reduce the rate of pressure ulcers in their hospitals are using a mannequin and self-made fake wounds to help teach colleagues about spotting and treating tissue damage in their ...

Whenever I have a mouth ulcer, I find myself reminiscing back to the days that my mouth didn’t hurt. Those halcyon times when a cup of tea was comforting, not biting. When a packet of salt and ...

If you’re looking to refinance—or in some cases buy a new home—a 10-year mortgage might be a good option for you. Here are the current 10-year mortgage rates and how you can find the right ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

A pressure washer is one of the best ways to tackle super dirty home areas or hard-to-reach places around your home to get them back to looking fresh and clean. People commonly use pressure ...