Tag: Ulcers
Stem/Progenitor Cells Can Predict Wound Healing
Assays during first weeks of care can predict wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
2008 Initiative Had Minimal Impact on Pressure Ulcer Charges
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Initiative cut payment in 0.003 percent of discharges
Questions Raised for Telemedical Monitoring of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
No significant difference versus standard care for amputation, healing; but increase in mortality seen
Apremilast Effective for Oral Ulcers in Behçet’s Syndrome
Reduction in number of oral ulcers per patient; greater decline in pain from ulcers with apremilast
Evidence Lacking for PT in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers
Exercise strengthens calf muscles and improves ankle range of motion, but impact on QOL unclear
ACP Issues Recommendations for Management of Pressure Ulcers
Two clinical practice guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, treatment
Stress Ups Risk of Peptic Ulcer Regardless of H. Pylori Status
Psychological stress increases the incidence of peptic ulcer, in part by influencing health risk behaviors
Nutritional Supplements Can Improve Pressure Ulcer Healing
Eight weeks of formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants linked to improved healing
