A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. There are many contributing or ...

Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries, represent a significant clinical challenge that affects patient well‐being and places substantial demands on healthcare resources worldwide. These ...

Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns. And for good reason: It ...

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mölnlycke Health Care, a world-leading provider of high-quality healthcare solutions, announced today the acquisition of Sundance Solutions, a leader in developing ...

Expensive high-tech air mattresses are only marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a major study. Expensive high-tech ...

MBET Health has launched its new Miracle Dressing Wound Care System, billing it as a proactive solution for an impending surge of pressure injuries related to COVID-19 mitigation. Miracle Dressing is ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released updated recommendations for preventing and treating pressure ulcers, or bedsores, in two evidence-based clinical guidelines published in the March ...

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.

This video is one of a three part video series from the Kessler Foundation. The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on skin care.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today MBET Health announces a proactive solution, the Miracle Dressing Wound Care System (MDS), for the impending surge of pressure injuries expected because of ...

A computational model that could enhance understanding, diagnosis and treatment of pressure ulcers related to spinal cord injury has been devised by investigators. The team also described results of ...