Foot injuries can lead to infections that are painful and make the foot difficult to walk on. There are several types of foot injury that can lead to an infection, including cuts and blisters. Feet are vulnerable to infections, as wearing socks and shoes can create a moist environment for bacteria and fungi to grow
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More than 70 per cent of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and deaths around the world may be attributed to a small number of common but modifiable risk factors. A large international study, involving more than 155,000 people in 21 countries, has found some of the risks are the same around the world, such as hypertension or
When a person stops taking opiates, they may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as pain, body aches, fatigue, and nausea. The symptoms will ease up over time, and medical treatments and home remedies can help. The symptoms of opiate withdrawal can be very distressing, but they are rarely life threatening. Withdrawal symptoms can arise hours after
A man poses for a picture as he vapes at a vape shop. Daniel Becerril | Reuters U.S. health officials are investigating 215 possible cases of severe lung disease associated with vaping across 25 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said in a joint statement Friday. The
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a major killer worldwide, accounting for much death and disease burden due to cardiovascular disease. Multiple factors influence the risk for this condition, some acting in adulthood but some operating from birth or even earlier. Image Credit: Soloviova Liudmyla / Shutterstock A new study looks at multiple factors that
A majority of genetic diseases are caused by single point mutations — an error of one base pair within our DNA. David Liu, who has developed molecular machinery that is able to edit these mutations, tells us about the multidisciplinary approach needed to make advances in this field.
Many people have symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, often called acid reflux. This condition can eventually lead to Barretts esophagus, dysplasia and even esophagus cancer (adenocarcinoma.) This video demonstrates ways to reduce the occurrence of reflux and get relief from its symptoms. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation
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A recent study that used data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health suggests that people who quit smoking are likely to develop depression or pick up another habit. Quitting smoking may put a person at risk of other addictions. Over the years, a huge number of scientific studies have concluded that smoking
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a condition in which the symptoms of concussion or a head injury last long after the initial injury. PCS can last for months or years, but the symptoms improve over time, and, in most cases, people make a full recovery. In this article, we look at the symptoms of PCS and
For the first time, scientists have shown that a new type of immunotherapy can reach and treat brain cancer from the bloodstream in mice. The nano-immunotherapy stopped brain tumor cells multiplying and increased survival. Scientists who devised an immunotherapy that can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice hope that the findings may one day translate
What is Lantus? Lantus is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to improve blood sugar levels in: Lantus contains the drug insulin glargine, which is a long-acting insulin. Lantus is given as an injection just under your skin (subcutaneous injection). The drug comes in the form of a solution (liquid mixture). The solution is in
Experts are warning that eyelash treatments are causing a surge in emergency eyelid procedures and serious infections. One of the most commonly reported problems is a condition known as blepharitis; a chronic inflammatory disorder of the eyelids that arises due to bacterial overgrowth on the eyelashes, explains Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon Elizabeth Hawkes in
What is Suboxone? Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a brand-name prescription drug. It’s used to treat dependence on opioid drugs. Suboxone comes as an oral film that’s placed under your tongue (sublingual) or between your gums and cheek (buccal). The film dissolves in your mouth. Suboxone contains two drugs in each film: buprenorphine and naloxone. It’s available
verbaska_studio | Getty Images The first generation of wearable devices, like smartwatches and activity trackers, were aimed at helping generally healthy people track their physical activity. Now, the medical industry is looking for ways to use smart gadgets to monitor patients with chronic illnesses. Keeping track of patients after they go home is increasingly important
Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers and antipyretics used in Australia. However, a new study hopes for the restriction in the access to the drug, due to a serious spike in paracetamol poisonings. Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a drug used to reduce fever and relieve pain. It is given to babies,
Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered an “elegant synchronization” between the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes. Assistant professor of genetics Stirling Churchman and postdoctoral researcher Mary Couvillion describe their discovery, which was published online May 11 in the journal Nature. Read the full story at https://hms.harvard.edu/news/power-couple
In this video, Robert J. Wiechmann, M.D., chair of cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wis., reviews different treatment options utilizing minimally invasive heart surgery. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit http://mayoclinichealthsystem.org/ or call 715-838-6320. Learn More: ► http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/minimally-invasive-heart-surgery/basics/definition/prc-20013701 Join our interactive SOCIAL MEDIA community: ► YouTube: http://YouTube.com/MayoClinic
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Moles are common, usually harmless, skin growths that develop due to an overgrowth of melanocytes, or pigment-producing cells. Moles, or nevi, typically form during childhood and adolescence, but new moles can appear in adulthood. Although most moles are noncancerous, or benign, the development of a new mole or sudden changes to existing moles in an
What is Jardiance? Jardiance is a brand-name prescription medication that’s prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. It’s used to: improve blood sugar levels, in combination with improved diet and exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in people with heart disease in addition to type 2 diabetes Jardiance contains the drug empagliflozin. It belongs
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular disease, especially in high and very high risk patients. That’s one of the main messages of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Guidelines on dyslipidaemias published online today in European Heart Journal, and on the
What is Toujeo? Toujeo is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Toujeo contains a form of insulin called insulin glargine, which is classified as a long-acting insulin. Clinical studies tested Toujeo in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The studies showed that after 26 weeks
Fish oil is available as a supplement that manufacturers produce from fish. However, the benefits of fish oil are not always clear, and it may have unexpected side effects. Certain fish and the oil from them contain healthful fats that health experts recommend people regularly consume in their diets. The omega-3 fatty acids from fatty
The runup to the 2020 Democratic primaries is in full swing as the candidates argue over the best way to approach policy. One of the biggest policy divides: the role of private health insurance. Many countries provide government funded universal health care while offering secondary private insurance. One country that’s frequently overlooked: Australia. Watch the
Critics of the fluoride-IQ study published this month in JAMA Pediatrics claimed it needed replication. However, the Canadian study by Green (2019) was already a replication of another U.S. government-funded study published in 2017 by Bashash which found similar effects, reports the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Both were Mother-Offspring studies that used urinary fluoride levels
Galit Lahav, associate professor of systems biology at Harvard Medical School, enjoys the moment when she understands something in a new way, bringing fresh insight to a scientific problem. She uses live-cell imaging to follow the behavior of individual cancer cells. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of