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  2. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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    Pressure ulcers can trigger other ailments, cause considerable suffering, and can be expensive to treat. Some complications include autonomic dysreflexia, bladder distension, bone infection, pyarthrosis, sepsis, amyloidosis, anemia, urethral fistula, gangrene and very rarely malignant transformation (Marjolin's ulcer – secondary carcinomas in chronic wounds).

  3. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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    A very common and dangerous type of skin ulcer is caused by what are called pressure-sensitive sores, more commonly called bed sores, which are frequent in people who are bedridden or who use wheelchairs for long periods. [citation needed] Other causes producing skin ulcers include bacterial and viral infections, fungal infections [6] and cancers.

  4. Conservation and restoration of leather objects - Wikipedia

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    Leather is a highly sought-after material due to its resistance to tearing, flexing, and puncture. [1] It is also an effective insulator of heat, as it prevents the passage of airflow. In order for skins to be turned into leather, they must go through a process known as tanning to stabilize the collagen for the duration of the manufacture. When ...

  5. Le Corbusier's Furniture - Wikipedia

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    The first results of the collaboration were three chrome-plated tubular steel chairs designed for two of his projects, The Maison la Roche in Paris and a pavilion for Barbara and Henry Church. The line of furniture was expanded for Le Corbusier's 1929 Salon d'Automne installation, 'Equipment for the Home'.

  6. Upholstery - Wikipedia

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    An automotive upholsterer, also known as a trimmer, coach trimmer, or motor trimmer, shares many of the skills required in upholstery and can work with carpets. The term coach trimmer derives from the days when car frames were produced by manufacturers and delivered to coach builders to add a car body and interior trimmings. [ 18 ]

  7. Bean bag chair - Wikipedia

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    Sacco addressed that flaw with the use of leather for the exterior and carefully placed stitching. The use of leather was not coincidental, as at that time the textile was a product of national pride in Italy. [12] The target user of the chair was the hippie community, as their non-conformist values aligned with the chair's unconventional design.

  8. Woman reveals why she booked 191 hotel rooms ahead of ... - AOL

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    A Taylor Swift fan has explained why she booked 191 hotel rooms in New Orleans ahead of the singer’s shows in the city.. During a recent interview with WVUE FOX 8, Louisiana native Rebecca Fox ...

  9. Leather - Wikipedia

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    Bonded leather, also called reconstituted leather, is a material that uses leather scraps that are shredded and bonded together with polyurethane or latex onto a fiber mesh. The amount of leather fibers in the mix varies from 10% to 90%, affecting the properties of the product. [11] The term "genuine leather" does not describe a specific grade.