Venous ulcers are the most common type of leg ulcers, but that doesn't make them any less troubling. Most often found just above the ankle, these non-healing skin wounds can take on many shapes and ...

Understanding Varicose Veins Varicose veins arise from a chronic circulatory disorder called chronic venous insufficiency ...

THE pathogenesis of chronic stasis ulcer of the leg is not well understood. It is generally accepted that an important factor is excessive venous pressure in the leg. In strong support of this concept ...

Leg ulcers are open wounds or unhealed sores that develop on the skin of the leg. A variety of conditions can cause a leg ulcer, including venous conditions, neuropathy, pressure, infections, and more ...

How do we prevent and treat venous stasis ulcers in our facility? Venous stasis ulcers are the most common wound found on the lower extremities and can be a challenge to prevent and treat. Risk ...

In normal conditions, contraction of lower extremity muscles and working intraluminal valves promote the forward flow of blood within veins. In venous insufficiency, reflux and/or obstruction in the ...

Will exercise help residents with venous insufficiency ulcers? Research has shown that exercise can help ease symptoms in residents with venous insufficiency. Chronic lower leg edema from venous ...

A leg ulcer can be understood as a break in the skin, typically located on the feet or the lower part of the leg. Leg ulcers are generally diagnosed based on their appearance, though this can be ...

Venous leg ulcers constitute a significant clinical and socioeconomic challenge globally. Typically arising from chronic venous insufficiency, these ulcers not only impose a heavy burden on health ...

Open-label, single-arm pilot study concluded SkinTE demonstrated an 80 percent overall wound closure rate within 12 weeks Median time to closure for cohort was 21 days Prospective multi-center, ...

BETHESDA, Md., Mar 26, 2009 ----REGENERX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NYSE Amex:RGN) announced today the results of its Phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and wound-healing efficacy of RGN-137 ...

After online speculation, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on July 17. During a press briefing, Leavitt ...