Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that increases the amount of oxygen blood cells can carry. It has been used for more than 70 years to improve healing in tissues deprived of oxygen. Studies show it significantly improves healing for some types of chronic wounds.
Diabetes is a chronic disease. It requires medical attention. The patient must also manage the disease. You may get a wound that may not heal. A wound may not heal from infection, poor blood flow and problem with nerves. These symptoms take time to notice.
What are compression stockings? Compression stockings are made to help control swelling in the feet, ankles and lower legs. Benefits...
Skin Care Do’s and Don’ts Do’s Check your skin daily for dryness, cracks, sores, bruises, reddened areas, and blisters....
Multi-layered compression wraps are made to reduce and control the swelling, or edema, in your legs and keep it from...
Your physician has suggested you have a test to assess the small blood vessels in your feet and legs. There are two different tests that can do this; Skin Perfusion Pressure Test (SPP) and Transcutaneous Oximetry Test (TcPO2).
What is a malignant wound? Many cancers can cause a skin ulcer. These ulcers are called malignant ulcers or cancerous...
Healthy skin is a natural barrier that prevents infection. A break in your skin makes it possible for germs to...
The fight to beat cancer can be a long road, and the thought of having other conditions due to radiation...
If you or someone you care for received radiation treatment to help fight cancer, there may be conditions that could...
