Proton-Pump Inhibitor Plus Clopidogrel Is Less Likely To Cause Bleeding Ulcers

Heart patients who took a stomach acid-suppressing proton-pump inhibitor along with clopidogrel a drug that prevents blood clots were only half as likely to be hospitalized for upper digestive tract bleeding than those who used clopidogrel alone, according to a new study supported by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health. The study also suggested that combining the drugs did not increase the risk of serious heart problems…

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Cardium Reports On Recent Norwegian Study Revealing That History Of Foot Ulcers Is A Significant Predictor Of Mortality In Diabetic Patients

Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM) reported on recent clinical findings published in the December issue of Diabetes Care showing an increase in mortality in diabetic patients with a history of foot ulcer (HFU) compared with diabetic patients without HFU and with non-diabetic patients. The study titled, “A history of foot ulcer increases mortality among persons with diabetes. 10-year follow-up of the Nord-Trondelag Health Study, Norway”, (Diabetes Care. 2009 Dec;32(12): 2193-9…

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Diabetic foot ulcer treatment

Diabetics face many health challenges, and among them is the risk of developing foot ulcers.

“Foot ulcers can be painful and can lead to further infections and even limb amputation if they are not monitored or treated correctly,” said Marcus M. Riedhammer, M.D., Certified Wound Specialist, Geisinger Medical Center. “Diabetes can cause nerve damage, which lessens a diabetic’s ability to feel when an injury develops, and it can adversely affect circulation and the body’s ability to help wounds heal or fight off infection. Because of these issues, diabetics are particularly susceptible to developing foot ulcers.”

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To Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers, A New Drug Harnesses Stem Cells Inside Us All

Diabetic foot ulcers are the primary cause of hospital admissions for diabetics. Foot ulcers that heal improperly are at risk for infection, which can lead to amputation. According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four patients with diabetic foot ulcers will eventually require lower-limb amputation.

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About Peptic ulcer

A peptic ulcer, also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease,  is an ulcer (defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm) of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. As many as 80% of ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach, however only 20% of those cases go to a doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs.
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Factors of importance to the development of pressure ulcers in the care trajectory: perceptions of hospital and community care nurses

Conclusion. The study both confirmed previous findings and added new knowledge about factors that may affect pressure ulcer in the trajectory of care. The informants’ views of nurses’ responsibilities and their attitudes towards the care of pressure ulcers could, along with their views on the organisation of care, increase the understanding of the occurrence of pressure ulcers. The need for development and clarification of the organisation and responsibility of pressure ulcer care in the care trajectory was stressed.Relevance to clinical practice. The study highlighted attitudes and values among registered nurses, as well as to how to preserve their commitment and… Continue reading

Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer and Esophageal ulcer information

A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; of the duodenum, a duodenal ulcer; and of the esophagus, an esophageal ulcer. An ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Peptic ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. The medical cost of treating peptic ulcer and its complications runs in the billions of dollars annually. Recent medical advances have increased our understanding of ulcer formation… Continue reading

Peptic Ulcer? Effective Natural Remedies

Peptic ulcers, which can affect both the stomach (gastric ulcers) and the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers), blight the lives of millions of people.

Peptic ulcers, which can affect both the stomach (gastric ulcers) and the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers), blight the lives of millions of people. In the UK, 10 to 15 per cent of the population are affected by this condition, with men being more susceptible than women.

Peptic ulcers do not always cause sufferers to experience any pain but, in the majority of cases, they cause a dull… Continue reading