Pressure sores, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers are one of the leading causes of diminished quality life in patients, as well as a contributor to death if left untreated. Depending on the stage of the ulcer (Stage 1,2,3, or 4) , it can sometimes require surgery or months of healing. There are… [Continue Reading]
Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population. In fact, one out of every three seniors falls every year. Last year alone, more than 1.6 million seniors were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. Several factors contribute to the fact that seniors fall so much more frequently… [Continue Reading]
by Benny Arce The Basics of Bones Bones are often referred to as the framework of the human body. Without them, we could neither sit upright nor stand. Bones are made up of a hard outer layer, called the cortical or compact bone, which is filled with a porous network of rod- and plate-like elements… [Continue Reading]
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