Most tires begin to significantly degrade around five years from the date of manufacture. Tire aging is a âhidden hazardâ because most consumers donât know that tires expire in six years and it is difficult for most consumers to tell how old a tire is without deciphering an 11 digit code that is imprinted on the side of the tire.
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.
December 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment. Pressure sores, commonly referred to as âpressure ulcersâ or âbed soresâ, are a common issue among the elderly community, especially those in nursing homes. Bed sores are an injury to the skin, usually involving the underlying tissue. They can form under many different circumstances; being bed-bound, incontinence, having a poor diet, limited mobility and not staying properly hydrated are some factors that can increase the risk of bed sores forming.