Stage I pressure ulcers involve the superficial skin layer and are characterized by erythema to dusky to blue-gray coloration, swelling, and discomfort. Stage II pressure ulcers involve a partial ...

Cases of a flesh-eating bacterial infection are increasing in Victoria, with health officials warning the disease has started ...

There are four main types of skin ulcers: decubitus, venous, arterial, and neuropathic. Each type has a different cause and needs different treatment. A skin ulcer is a sore or wound on your skin ...

Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat. Every year, over ...

Two cases of the flesh-eating Buruli ulcer have been confirmed in Batemans Bay, with infectious diseases experts labelling ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are painful, open sores that develop in the stomach lining. They occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices ...

Prevention of and assessment for pressure ulcers and skin tears are the responsibilities of the client, family, caregivers, and the health care team. Prevention will avoid discomfort ...

A flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer has become a growing concern in Australia. This comes as the coastal town of ...