Two-drug combination shows promise in helping heal chronic wounds
University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting chronic wound infections.
Sep 29, 2025
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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Skin Ulcer
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Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea
It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems. Here are the main ones.
Sep 11, 2025
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A warm, wet spring means more mosquitoes. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
Sep 2, 2025
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Scanner detects bedsores earlier, saving lives and costs
In 2010, UCLA nursing professor Barbara Bates-Jensen traveled to Haiti to direct and provide wound care for victims of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that had killed or injured more than half a million people and left 5 million ...
Sep 1, 2025
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Even grave errors at rehab hospitals go unpenalized and undisclosed, analysis finds
Rehab hospitals that help people recover from major surgeries and injuries have become a highly lucrative slice of the health care business. But federal data and inspection reports show that some run by the dominant company, ...
Jul 21, 2025
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Trump has 'chronic venous insufficiency.' Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency" after experiencing some mild swelling in his lower legs.
Jul 19, 2025
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Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency
Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what's called chronic venous insufficiency. It's a fairly common condition among older adults but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Adaptive spine board could transform ER transport
In combat zones and emergency rescues, rapid evacuation and treatment can mean the difference between life and death. But prolonged immobilization during transport poses another life-threatening risk: pressure injuries.
Jul 7, 2025
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Alternating-pressure mattress design could reduce risk of bed sores
A team of engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, working with a colleague from K Medical LLC, has developed a pressurized mattress that reduces the likelihood of developing bed sores for bedbound patients. ...
Two biomarkers that may predict diabetic foot ulcer healing outcomes identified
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major clinical challenge, with high rates of morbidity, disability, amputations and mortality. Despite extensive research, effective predictive biomarkers for DFUs healing remain elusive.
Jun 13, 2025
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