The following piece was written by Maggie O’Connor, MD, a lead physician at Abbott Northwestern Palliative Care Team. Dr. O’Connor is retiring on August 5th, and as part of her departure she decided to share some words that touched many in the medical community. I found the piece so moving that I asked if I […]
Bigger Feet, Smaller Shoes Don’t Mix
A study by researchers at the College of Podiatry in the United Kingdom found that the average foot size continues to grow, but more and more people are forgoing professional help when purchasing a new pair of shoes. Researchers say their findings show that the average shoe size has increased two sizes since the 1970’s, […]
Custom Mouthguards Help Reduce Football Concussions
A new study by researchers at the Academy of General Dentistry found that athletes who used custom-fitted mouthguards suffered fewer concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than athletes who wore over-the-counter mouthguards. For their study, authors Winters and DeMont separated 412 male high school athletes from six area high schools into two groups. The first […]
Heart Disease Study Saves Americans $37.1 Billion
A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
Sunburnt Feet: Treatment and Prevention
The summer is often filled with trips to the lake and strolls through the park, but you need to be careful when exposing your skin to direct sunlight for hours on end. Most people remember to apply sunscreen to their arms, face and shoulders, but oftentimes your feet can get overlooked. Below, we provide some […]
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