Sunlight is the leading cause of melanoma, so most people only check their body for skin cancer in areas that receive a lot of sunlight. However, new research suggests that there’s one place where the sun rarely shines that you should regularly check for melanoma. That place is the bottom of your feet. While sunlight […]
The Differences Between Corns and Calluses On Your Feet
Corns and calluses are rather common occurrences on our feet, and while the terms are sometimes used synonymously, they are actually different conditions. Today, we explain the differences and the treatment techniques for corns and calluses. Corns and Calluses Here’s a short breakdown of the two different conditions: Calluses – Calluses are flat areas of […]
The 20 Most Costly Inpatient Conditions
Nobody likes paying medical bills, and while hopefully insurance will handle the bulk of the cost, certain conditions lead to a bigger bill than others. Recently, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality conducted a review of the most costly inpatient conditions to get a better idea of what’s costing payers the most money. Today, we […]
Are Doctors Washing Their Hands Enough?
We trust our doctors to repair a torn ACL or to help set a broken bone, and while these intricate and complex operations are often handled with ease, sometimes it’s the simplest things, like washing their hands, that presents the biggest challenge for doctors. According to new information published in the Association for Professionals in […]
Attitude May Affect Diabetic Foot Ulcer Survival
Keeping a positive attitude may help clinical outcomes of diabetic foot ulcers, according to new research out of England. For their study, health psychologists at England’s University of Nottingham interviewed a total of 169 patients over the course of five years to determine if attitudes and beliefs about symptoms could impact clinical outcomes. “We wanted […]
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