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Obesity Reduces the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in ...

A University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study found that overweight, elderly hospitalized patients developed fewer pressure ulcers (PU) than those who were under or at optimal weight.  The study...

Obesity Reduces the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in ...

A University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine study found that overweight, elderly hospitalized patients developed fewer pressure ulcers (PU) than those who were under or at optimal weight.  The study...

Pressure Ulcers and Heavier Patients

According to the current news, the American population is heavier than before and increasingly getting heavier.  As a result, the hospital bed industry have increased its offerings of beds and...

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Pressure Ulcers and Heavier Patients

According to the current news, the American population is heavier than before and increasingly getting heavier.  As a result, the hospital bed industry have increased its offerings of beds and...

1 comment