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Introduction Pressure relieving supports are now widely used in hospitals and nursing homes, but with little proof of their efficacy [1]. This study was part of a general, randomized controlled [...]

Introduction In 1988, Blair et al. [1] published their results of treating varicose ulcers in outpatients with a four-layer compression bandage. Over 70% of ulcers which had resisted former treatment [...]

Focuses on prescribing for the elderlies in Great Britain. Presentation of the prescription rates in Great Britain. Increase in the sensitivity of the elderly to drugs; Lack of doctors' training in geriatric prescribing; System of prescribing in hospitals and in general practice.

Comments on several issues related to health and medicine as of January 1982. Necessity for additional health facilities to accommodate patients waiting for treatment; Report of the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund on child mortality rate as of 1981; Viewpoint on the reluctance of pediatricians to treat children with myelomeningocele.

Studies seven pressure relieving mattress overlays for the prevention of pressure sores in elderly patients. Seven mattress overlays; Patients with Ripple beds showing deterioration of the pressure areas; Patients with fiber fills and deteriorated pressure areas; Patients with water mattresses and deteriorated pressure areas; Patients with contoured foam.