I’m a surgeon — here are 3 subtle signs that may indicate heart disease
Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may be afoot.
Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms
In the worst cases, PAD can progress to open sores that do not heal, causing tissue ... or are developing wounds in their ...
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Wound not defined by its size, can be acute or chronic — Expert
Once a wound is not healing, something within the body is preventing ... For instance, if a wound is sustained on a leg with a reduced blood supply, its healing will take a longer time.
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A sustainable approach to simplifying lower limb wound care
Adam Mence discusses the challenges of lower limb wound management and the benefits of driving evidence-based and self-care ...
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Why petroleum jelly may not be the best thing to heal cuts
As long as the wound is cleaned daily, it is not necessary ... "Skin healing is important in both the healthy and those with skin disorders. "For example, leg ulceration is an increasing problem ...
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Tightly tied waist cord of saree underskirt may lead to skin ulceration and pose cancer risk, warn doctors
A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of ...
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Placental tissue shows promise in healing burns, wounds, and scars
The placenta, an organ that forms during pregnancy, is a key organ in a fetus’s development. It provides nutrients and antibodies to a developing fetus. After birth, the placenta typically has no ...
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Horizon Health Physician proves fish skin can heal diabetic wounds
(WTWO/WAWV) — A Horizon Health Podiatrist has proven that fish skin can heal diabetic wounds ... s severe diabetic wounds. “She was supposed to have two lower leg amputations, and her wounds ...