Tag: Ulcers
Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Aspirin-Related Peptic Ulcer Bleeding in the Short Term
Protection against aspirin-associated peptic ulcer bleeding in older adults lost after the first 2.5 years
Likelihood of Hospital Admission Up During Foot Ulcer Episodes
All-cause inpatient admissions 2.8 times more likely, death 1.5 times more likely during foot ulcer episodes versus period after healing
ACG Issues Guideline for Management of Upper GI Bleeding
For patients hospitalized with upper GI bleeding, suggested threshold for red blood cell transfusion at hemoglobin level of 7 g/dL
Hospitalizations for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Up in Australia
Risk factors include peripheral sensory neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, nephropathy, and poor glycemic control
Endoscopy Within Six Hours Does Not Lower Mortality in GI Bleed
30-day mortality did not differ for those undergoing endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours
Topical Wound Oxygen Therapy Helps Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Adjuvant cyclical pressure TWO2 therapy better than sham control therapy for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
Light Therapy May Prevent Oral Mucositis for Some in Cancer Tx
Laser, other light tx recommended for patients treated with HSCT; head and neck RT with, without chemo
Pressure Ulcer Rates Only Decreasing for Less Severe Sores
Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer rates vary greatly depending on data sources
Compression + Early Ablation Tied to Faster Leg Ulcer Healing
Median time to healing with early endovenous ablation was 56 days vs. 82 with deferred ablation
Hemoglobin A1c Levels Not Tied to Wound Outcomes
Findings among long-term study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers
