However, elevated homocysteine is generally known. to be a modiï¬able risk factor due to the involvement of vitamin. B12 and folate in the transmethylation to methionine. Correct. supplementation with these vitamins can restore homocysteine to. an appropriate level in most cases.
Email. Bed sores commonly known as pressure sores, skin ulcers or decubitus are cuts, lesions or swelling caused due to prolonged pressure on any part of body and usually affect parts of the body over bony areas.
Things that cause pressure sores include: 1  Constant pressure on the skin and tissues. 2  Sliding down in a bed or chair, forcing the skin to fold over itself (shear force). 3  Being pulled across bed sheets or other surfaces (friction burns). 4  Irritation of the skin from things such as sweat, urine, or feces.