Some of the risk factors that may contribute to development of these ulcers include atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and dyslipidemia. These ulcers are characterized by ...

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel redefined the definition of a pressure ulcer and the stages of pressure ulcers in 2007, including the original 4 stages and adding 2 stages on deep tissue ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for older adults over the age of 65, diabetes is an important health condition to be aware of as approximately one-quarter of people in ...

A homebound individual has developed a pressure sore on the heel resulting in eschar formation. Possible contributing factors include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, difficulty with activities of daily ...

That is an odd bunch of bacteria. Pasteurella typically causes focal infections, usually soft tissue, after a cat or dog bite, and does not cause a prolonged febrile illness. H influenza, although a ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for older adults over the age of 65, diabetes is an important health condition to be aware of as approximately one-quarter of people in ...