Do you know the new term for pressure ulcers? You may know it as bedsore or decubitus ulcer as well. Whether you are a healthcare employee or a patient, keep current with the latest terminology by clicking on the post below.
The nasal (mucous , mucus) membrane was inflamed. Which term is correct? Read this blog post about t...
Acronyms are abbreviations that are pronounced like words, such as "NASA," and are commonly used in...
Eponyms are a long-standing tradition in medicine. Eponyms often involve honoring a prominent physic...
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