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3 articles for “Osteomyelitis”
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Bone Mass Density and Osteomyelitis in Elderly-An Overview
Abstract: Bone mass density (BMD) plays a critical role in skeletal health, particularly in the elderly, where age-related bone loss increases susceptibility to infections such as osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis, a severe bone infection often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, is more prevalent in older adults due to factors such as osteoporosis, impaired immune function, diabetes, and peripheral vascular disease. Reduced BMD weakens bone integrity, making it more vulnerable to fractures and microbial invasion, …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Hot Water Fomentation With Epsom Salt And Plain Hot Water Fomentation Among Elderly Clients With Knee Joint Pain At Selected Old Age Homes Of Amritsar
Abstract: Introduction: Knee joint pain is a major problem which affects the knee joint. Knee joint pain occurs due to many reasons like knee fracture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteomyelitis, osteoporosis, etc. It starts from any bone of the knee, i.e. femur, tibia, and fibula, kneecap (patella), ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. Most of geriatric people get affected by chronic knee joint pain, and knee joint pain interrupts daily activity …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–74 Read article
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Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract: Women are facing challenges every day to run life. health wise also many diseases like heart diseases, cervical cancers, breast cancers, ovarian cancer, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infection, iron-deficiency anaemia, stress and depression etc. are easily affects women than men. In that iron-deficiency anaemia causes ill health to women. 39.6% of all women have anaemia in India as per the World Health Organization (WHO) report. Iron-deficiency anaemia appears …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–36 Read article