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2 articles for “carbuncle”
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Case Study: A Patient with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes and Carbuncle in Thigh Whose Diabetes is Managed by Ayurvedic Intervention
Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a global pandemic with substantial public health implications. It is a well-known multifactorial metabolic condition defined by unusually high blood glucose levels caused by a shortage of insulin, either absolute or relative. Type-2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for 90% of all diabetics. Carbuncle is a rare skin and soft tissue infection that primarily affects uncontrolled diabetics. Presentation of the Case: A …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Innovative Use of Pressure Relieving Foam Based Garment for Lumbar Pressure Sore
Abstract: Pressure ulcers, stemming mainly from friction and shear forces, manifest as chronic wounds that worsen over time. They commonly afflict individuals who are bedridden or have limited mobility. Our investigation involved a 62-year-old male with a hypertrophic scar on his back resulting from the excision of a carbuncle. Subsequently, he developed a lumbar pressure sore at the scar site. To address this issue, adjustments were made to his pressure garment, …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 52–56 Read article