Almost half a million Americans will die each year of a heart attack, while thousands more will experience a non-fatal heart attack. Coronary heart disease is considered to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite the known risks of heart disease,…
Bed sores are also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, or pressure sores. These tender or inflamed patches develop when skin covering a weight-bearing part of the body is squeezed between bone and another body part, or a bed, chair, splint, or other hard object. Bed…
Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children. The injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be moderate to severe in nature due to a concussion, deep…