Recognising the early signs of chronic wounds from pressure ulcers, ulcers of the lower leg and diabetic food syndrome can improve the patient’s chances of healing. Discover the symptoms and influencing factors and find out how chronic wounds can be prevented and treated.

How the healthy three-phase wound healing process is disturbed in chronic wounds and why hydrotherapy products, that provide all the preconditions for the individual phases, are simplifying treatment for both patients and healthcare professionals

High blood pressure is one of the most common causes of invalidity and death. Given the lack of obvious symptoms, it can remain undetected until an emergency situation arises. The improvements in home blood pressure monitors have made it easier for patients to measure their hypertension and take appropriate action when necessary.

Self-diagnostics and self-monitoring are revolutionising the way consumers treat their healthcare. Through monitoring, diseases can be detected sooner and, where possible, preventative measures taken. The future of healthcare relies on technology and doctors working together for optimal results.

Bladder control weakness affects men and women of all ages. Caused mainly by muscle weakness, there are many different forms of the condition including stress incontinence - which predominantly affects women – and overflow incontinence, which is particularly common among elderly men.

As urinary incontinence symptoms can be unpredictable and embarrassing, it can be hard for sufferers to lead an active life. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Discover self-help techniques and discrete products that could help patients manage their condition.