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 I Was Diagnosed with Lipomatosis. Now What?

I Was Diagnosed with Lipomatosis. Now What?

Lipomatosis is a rare disease with no known cure, but there are ways to manage it. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one option that could help you find relief without resorting to surgery.
May 4th, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Wound Vac

Everything You Need to Know About Wound Vac

Wound vac therapy is an advanced type of wound therapy designed to speed healing and prevent infections in people with slow-to-heal wounds or chronic wounds. Here’s how wound vac treatment works and why it’s so effective.
Apr 1st, 2023
Why You Should Never Treat an Abscess at Home

Why You Should Never Treat an Abscess at Home

Abscesses are a serious type of infection. While minor abscesses might clear up with a little home care, most require medical attention. Here’s why seeing a doctor is so important.
Dec 1st, 2022
How Diabetes Impacts Your Ability to Heal

How Diabetes Impacts Your Ability to Heal

Diabetes can cause many serious side effects for millions of people diagnosed with the disease, including interfering with your body’s healing system. Here’s how diabetes could increase your risk of serious infections and how we can help.
Nov 1st, 2022
Why You Shouldn't Ignore Swelling

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Swelling

Swelling might not seem like a big deal, but some types of swelling can actually be quite serious. Without treatment, you could wind up with serious health complications, including infections. Here’s how we can help.
Oct 1st, 2022
Help! I Think I Have an Abscess

Help! I Think I Have an Abscess

Abscesses aren’t uncommon, but they can be pretty serious — especially if they’re not treated right away. Here’s how to tell if you have an abscess and why prompt treatment is so important for your health.
Sep 1st, 2022
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Heal Diabetic Ulcers

How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Heal Diabetic Ulcers

Diabetes causes major problems with wound healing, significantly increasing the risk of developing a serious infection. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps by giving your body the support it needs for faster, better healing. Here’s how it works.
Jul 12th, 2022
5 Telltale Signs of Lymphedema

5 Telltale Signs of Lymphedema

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in keeping you healthy by protecting you from bacterial and viral illnesses, maintaining appropriate fluid levels, and disposing of cellular waste. Lymphedema happens when things aren’t working as they should.
Jun 5th, 2022
When To Consider Surgical Debridement

When To Consider Surgical Debridement

Surgical debridement can help speed healing and minimize the scarring effects of chronic wounds. Our wound care specialist explains when and why she considers surgical debridement an integral step in advanced wound treatment.
May 3rd, 2022
 5 Signs You Need Diabetic Foot Care

5 Signs You Need Diabetic Foot Care

With all the changes you’re experiencing as you learn to manage diabetes, you may be tempted to slide the instructions about foot care to the bottom of the pile. Our specialist explains why that’s the last thing you should do.
Mar 1st, 2022
Recognizing Peripheral Vascular Disease

Recognizing Peripheral Vascular Disease

Have you ever wondered how well your peripheral blood vessels — those outside of your heart and brain — are functioning? You should. They play a significant role in your overall health. Learn about the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease.
Feb 7th, 2022
Burn Injuries

Burn Injuries

Burn injuries happen in many ways, often when you least expect it. From flames to boiling water, chemical spills to a lightning strike. Read on to learn more.
Jan 31st, 2022
Things To Know About Cellulitis

Things To Know About Cellulitis

What the heck is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a frequent soft tissue and skin infection. The lower limbs are affected in 70 to 80% of cases. Read on to learn more.
Dec 10th, 2021
What Do We Know About “Surgical Wound Dehiscence”?

What Do We Know About “Surgical Wound Dehiscence”?

Do you know that wound dehiscence after abdominal surgery is associated with mortality rates of 10−44%? Surgical wound dehiscence is a postoperative complication involving the breakdown of a surgical incision site.
Dec 10th, 2021
Know the Signs of Sudden Onset Hearing Loss

Know the Signs of Sudden Onset Hearing Loss

Sometimes, our bodies can be amazing. Other times, such as in cases of Idiopathic Sudden Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss (ISSNHL), our bodies can do things that scare us.
Nov 15th, 2021
Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an advanced therapy targeted at strengthening the body’s self healing capabilities to heal wounds, combat swelling, pain & fatigue.
Nov 14th, 2021
 Understanding Chronic Venous Hypertension

Understanding Chronic Venous Hypertension

Are you struggling with worsening varicose veins, leg swelling, and sores on your ankles or feet that just won’t heal? Learn more about these and other symptoms of venous hypertension and how our specialist can help.
Nov 9th, 2021
Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Chronic Wound

Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Chronic Wound

A wound that won’t heal may eventually become a limb- and life-threatening emergency. Our wound care specialist explains the characteristics of a chronic wound, what it might signal about your overall health, and the treatments that help speed healing.
Apr 1st, 2022