Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Papers identify effective and cost-effective treatments for complex wounds
Deciding how to treat a complex wound is a bit like shopping at a supermarket: there's a lot to choose from.
Apr 22, 2015
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Smart textiles system prevents the development of pressure ulcers in wheelchair users
The European research project PUMA (Pressure Ulcer Measurement and Actuation) technically coordinated by the Biomechanics Institute (IBV) has developed an innovative portable and non-invasive device to prevent and early detect ...
Mar 16, 2015
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ACP releases new guidelines for preventing and treating bedsores
The American College of Physicians (ACP) today published two evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in Annals of Internal Medicine for the prevention and treatment of bedsores, also called pressure ulcers. Bedsores commonly ...
Mar 2, 2015
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Nutritional supplements can improve pressure ulcer healing
(HealthDay)—For malnourished adult patients, specific nutritional supplements (arginine, zinc, and antioxidants) are associated with improved pressure ulcer healing, according to a study published in the Feb. 3 issue of ...
Feb 3, 2015
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Study aims to change traditional approach to preventing pressure ulcers
A study led by Nancy Bergstrom, Ph.D., associate dean at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing, found that nursing homes that utilize high-density foam mattresses may not need ...
Nov 12, 2013
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Hospital report cards for hospital-acquired bedsores: How good are the grades?
The data Medicare uses to publicly report hospital rates of patients developing pressure ulcers (or bedsores) is not an accurate source for comparing hospitals on how well they prevent the condition, says a new University ...
Oct 14, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer surgery patients have more complications, but less likely to die
While more patients in the U.S. are suffering from complications such as blood clots and infections after major cancer surgery, fewer are dying from their operations.
Aug 19, 2013
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Pediatrics
Quality improvement model cuts pressure ulcer rate in PICU
(HealthDay)—A collaborative quality improvement (QI) model can effectively reduce the rate of pressure ulcers (PUs) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), according to a study published in the June 1 issue of Pediatrics.
Aug 1, 2013
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New study finds higher than expected numbers of pressure ulcers in children
A new study has uncovered a problem in pediatrics thought to be a major issue only in adult medicine: pressure ulcers.
Jul 25, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals pressure ulcer research uncertainties
A new study involving researchers at the University of York has revealed substantial areas of doubt and uncertainty about the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
May 9, 2013
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