The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was founded in Rome (1563) by Rev. John Leunis, S.J., for the students at the Roman College. At the time of its quadricentennial, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was established in more than one hundred countries.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not effectively use sugar. It is estimated that there are nearly 18 million Americans with diabetes, and approximately 15 percent of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer at some point. Foot ulcers are the most common wounds for this patient population.
Hypoalbuminemia is a deficit of albumin in the blood, more often seen in elderly patients. Albumin is a protein that is found in the blood. What Causes Hypoalbuminemia? There are many causes of low serum albumin levels. These causes may include: 1  Poor nutritional state - you haven't been eating enough protein, or you may be losing protein, usually during a period of illness. 2  Increased excretion (or loss) of albumin from your body from: Renal (kidney) dysfunction - your kidneys may not work well due to any number of conditions.