A 54-year-old man of Persian origin presented to our department with a 1-year history of ulcers on the right leg that had been unresponsive to numerous topical treatments, accompanied by ...

Dr. med. Knut Kröger 1. Persoon A, Heinen MM, van der Vleuten CJ, de Rooij MJ, van de Kerkhof PC, van Achterberg T: Leg ulcers: a review of their impact on daily life. J Clin Nurs 2004 ...

Why wound cleansing and wound-bed preparation is an essential part of venous leg ulcer management • The principles of wound assessment using the TIME acronym: • Tissue management • Inflammation and ...

Proper debridement and reconstruction significantly benefit elderly patients with pressure ulcers, though surgery may not always be feasible Appropriate patient selection, debridement, and ...

Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcer, often caused by weak veins or poor blood flow in the legs. If you have ...

A new study has found that leg ulcers take the same time to heal when people wear compression stockings rather than traditional bandages. People in a trial, carried out by researchers from the ...

Risk Factors for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Poorly controlled blood sugar levels Age (especially among the elderly) Smoking Previous history of foot ulcers or amputations ... Ratios below 0.9 suggest ...

Considering taking supplements to treat venous leg ulcers? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of venous leg ulcers. Follow the links to read common ...

pylori chronic infection plays a role in gastric aging, appetite regulation and extradigestive diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, in the elderly. The incidence of gastric and duodenal ulcers ...

Campaigners are calling for more volunteer drivers to take elderly people to healthcare check-ups in East Lothian and Fife.