Dan Jones died at University Health in 2022 after developing a pressure ulcer on his tailbone while a patient. Now, his widow has filed a lawsuit alleging nurses failed to properly treat the wound.

Bedsores strike many of those who are largely confined to a bed or wheelchair, and they are tough to treat. Every year, over 2.5 million Americans suffer from pressure sores, also known as bedsores or ...

Bayesian’s platform uses AI to analyze electronic medical records and identify patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers, allowing for preventative care.

Patients who had weight-loss surgery were more likely to have managed their high blood pressure compared with those who used medications and modes of management.

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of your skin for a long time. The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected ...

Both obesity pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery offer paths to substantial weight loss for people who struggle with excess weight, and new data suggest there is also an additional bonus benefit ...

Netanyahu Undergoes Hernia Surgery Amid Mounting Pressure on His Government Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the procedure was a success.

Bariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontrolled high blood pressure compared to blood pressure medication ...

A man who lived in what is now China 2700 years ago had a hole cut in his skull to treat a head injury and survived. This suggests that shamanic doctors in that era could do advanced brain surgery.

Kennedy terminal ulcer is a skin sore that some people develop during the end-of-life stages. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Decubitus ulcers are known by many names such as pressure ulcers, pressure sores, pressure injuries, and bed sores. Who can get a decubitus ulcer?