STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness and adverse effects of air-fluidized beds and conventional therapy for patients with pressure sores. DESIGN: Randomized trial with both masked and ...

“Bed sores are a complex problem that are influenced by the age, nutrition, hygiene, medical conditions, moisture and prolonged higher pressure on the contact points of the patient on the surfaces of ...

A team of engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, working with a colleague from K Medical LLC, has developed a pressurized mattress that reduces the likelihood of developing bed sores ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

Air mattresses are ideal for camping or last-minute overnight guests, but a good air mattress can also work well to sleep on every night. These inflatable beds are ideal in tight places and communal ...