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Developing a pressure ulcer risk factor minimum data set and risk assessment framework [PDF]

, 2014
AIM: To agree a draft pressure ulcer risk factor Minimum Data Set to underpin the development of a new evidenced-based Risk Assessment Framework.BACKGROUND: A recent systematic review identified the need for a pressure ulcer risk factor Minimum Data Set ...
Bader, Dan L, Berlowitz, Dan, Coleman, Susanne, Cuddigan, Janet, Dealey, Carol, Dowding, Dawn, Farrin, Amanda, Gefen, Amit, Jude, Edward, Keen, Justin, McGinnis, Elizabeth, Muir, Delia, Nelson, E Andrea, Nixon, Jane, Oomens, Cees W J, Schols, Jos M G A, Schoonhoven, Lisette, Stubbs, Nikki, Vowden, Peter, Wilson, Lyn   +19 more
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A novel model of human skin pressure ulcers in mice. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Pressure ulcers are a prevalent health problem in today's society. The shortage of suitable animal models limits our understanding and our ability to develop new therapies.
Andrés A Maldonado, Lara Cristóbal, Javier Martín-López, Mar Mallén, Natalio García-Honduvilla, Julia Buján   +5 more
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Personalized modeling for real-time pressure ulcer prevention in sitting posture [PDF]

, 2018
, Ischial pressure ulcer is an important risk for every paraplegic person and a major public health issue. Pressure ulcers appear following excessive compression of buttock's soft tissues by bony structures, and particularly in ischial and sacral bones ...
Bailet, Mathieu, Bucki, Marek, Diot, Bruno, Grivot, Christelle Boichon, Luboz, Vincent, Payan, Yohan, Rochette, Michel   +6 more
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Spatial distribution of mast cells in chronic venous leg ulcers

European Journal of Histochemistry, 2009
Chronic venous leg ulcers (CVUs) show chronic inflammation but different pathological changes occur in different parts of the ulcer. There is a lack of re-epithelialisation and defective matrix deposition in the ulcer base but epidermal ...
SA Abd-El-Aleem, C Morgan, MVJ Ferguson, CN McCollum, GW Ireland   +4 more
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Data for pressure ulcers and skin infections after cochlear implantation

Data in Brief, 2020
This article contains data concerning the research article entitled “Pressure ulcers and skin infections after cochlear implantation: A delayed yet serious issue” (Hui-Shan Hsieh, Chee-Yee Lee, Hung-Pin Wu, Ming-Ying Zhuo, and Chung-Feng Hwang) [1]. This
Hui-Shan Hsieh, Chee-Yee Lee, Hung-Pin Wu, Ming-Ying Zhuo, Chung-Feng Hwang   +4 more
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Can a Tight Saree Wear Cause Cancer? – A Rare Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Skin cancer is rare in India with an incidence of about less than 1% of all cancers. Saree Cancer, a kind of skin cancer is rarer entity, which arises from the frequent abrasion over skin caused by tying the rope in inskirts, often tied tightly so that ...
Subathira Balasundaram, Rathnadevi Ramadas, Janos Stumpf, Khader Hussain A K, Karthikeyan Perumal   +4 more
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Inter-rater reliability of the EPUAP pressure ulcer classification system using photographs [PDF]

, 2004
Background. Many classification systems for grading pressure ulcers are discussed in the literature. Correct identification and classification of a pressure ulcer is important for accurate reporting of the magnitude of the problem, and for timely ...
AHCPR, Ayello E.A., Banks V., Bates Jensen B.M., Bours G.J., Calianno C., Cuddigan J., Defloor T., Defloor T., EPUAP, EPUAP, Ferrell B.A., Halfens R.J., Healey F., James H.M., Landis J.R., Lorentzen H.F., Lynn M.R., Maklebust J., Maklebust J., Maklebust J., NPUAP, Pel-Littel R.E., Popping R., Reid J., Reid J., Schoonhoven L., Shea J.D., Stotts N.A., Thomas D.R., Vanderwee K., Zulkowski K.M.   +31 more
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Radiation Ulcer in the Epigastric Region: A Rare Case [PDF]

International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery, 2020
Radiation Therapy (RT) constitutes an integral part of oncological treatment. Skin changes following RT can range from dermatitis to non-healing ulcer.
Xu Shuqia, Zhu Zhaowei, Xu Yangbin, Liu Xiangxia   +3 more
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A multicentre prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness and cost of a static air mattress and alternating air pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers in nursing home residents [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Pressure ulcers are a global issue and substantial concern for healthcare systems. Various types of support surfaces that prevent pressure ulcer are available.
Anrys, Charlotte, Beeckman, Dimitri, Serraes, Brecht, Van Hecke, Ann, Van Tiggelen, Hanne, Verhaeghe, Sofie   +5 more
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Rifampicin and clarithromycin (extended release) versus rifampicin and streptomycin for limited Buruli ulcer lesions: a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority phase 3 trial. [PDF]

, 2020
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans infection that damages the skin and subcutis. It is most prevalent in western and central Africa and Australia.
Abass, KM, Agossadou, D, Ampadu, EO, Asiedu, KB, Chauty, A, Egondi, TW, Frimpong, M, Ganlonon, L, Gateau, T, Grosset, J, Lehman, L, Macdonald, JM, Marion, E, Ochieng Otieno, M, Ohene, S-A, Omollo, R, Paintsil, A, Phillips, RO, Robert, J, Saizonou, R, Sarfo, FS, Sarpong, G, Sarpong, NF, Saunderson, P, Stienstra, Y, study team, Thompson, W, Tiendrebeogo, A, Treadwell, T, van der Werf, TS, Wansbrough-Jones, M, Wilson, T   +31 more
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