The ulcer grew. In fact, it seemed as though his leg was caving in as the flesh around it began rotting away. A month before ...

RA primarily affects the joints, but it can also cause symptoms in other areas of the body, such as the skin. Learn how RA ...

In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), preterm infants lie down immobile for long hours in a particular position, which makes them susceptible to develop pressure ulcers (PUs). These are developed ...

Description of Pressure Sores, Skin Tears, and Dry Skin A pressure ulcer is defined as a soft tissue necrotic area, which is a result of compression of tissue between bone and external surfaces ...

Pressure ulcers and skin tears are major health concerns as they result in pain, disfigurement, decreased quality of life, increased health care costs, longer hospitalizations, and increased ...

New study suggests raising peak pressure intermittently may be more effective in preventing pressure ulcers than constant low ...

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at UCLA and K Medical recently discovered that a major key to preventing pressure ulcers (a.k.a., bedsores, pressure injuries, or decubitus ...

Objective The Chief Nurse National Health Service Wales initiated a national survey of acute and community hospital patients in Wales to identify the prevalence of pressure ulcers and ...

Researchers have created a revolutionary robotic skin that brings machines closer to human-like touch. Made from a flexible, low-cost gel material, this skin transforms the entire surface of a ...