Kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. As toxins and fluid build up in the body, other health ...

A Kennedy ulcer is associated with end-of-life failure. Skilled nursing wound experts are laying the framework for better treatment and documentation of end-of-life wounds, even as formal codes ...

There are moments when life feels like an endless loop of letdowns—like no matter what you do, you’re stuck in the same struggle, chasing the same goals, and missing the mark every time. It’s ...

Definitions of failure include the fact of someone or something not succeeding, a failing to perform a duty or expected action, and a lack of success in doing or achieving something. I’m claiming that ...

While acceptance of end-of-life wounds has risen over the last three decades, a lack of consensus around what actually causes them and how to categorize them clinically continues to leave providers ...

In heart failure, the necessary oxygen levels and nutrients do not meet the body’s demands, setting off a domino effect of congestion in the lungs, kidneys and other areas. About 6.7 million adults in ...

Failure is essential for personal growth and discovering one’s true purpose. Setbacks often force us to reevaluate our path and priorities, which can lead to surprising insights about what truly ...

With appropriate and ongoing treatment, most people with Addison’s disease can expect to lead active lives with a life expectancy similar to that of the general population. Addison’s disease, or ...