Researchers from UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health are developing natural plant compounds into a healing gel that could speed up recovery and prevent wounds from returning A patient and caregiver meet ...

Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin and joints, and promote healthy fetal development. Now a Tel Aviv University ...

Evidence shows that a pressure ulcer should be closed surgically if it does not respond to wound care and there is no other contradiction to surgical procedures The standard of care for management of ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life expectancy also brings an increase in the number of diseases, ...

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Hospital beds for home care and patient care that have air mattress systems are used to treat bed sores. The Hill Rom Progressa bed is a popular bed model. Hospital bed models with built in air ...

Researchers supported by Genome BC are testing plant-based compounds that block Granzyme B-an enzyme linked to slow wound repair-to help patients recover more effectively from pressure injuries.