Surgery
The fix for foot pain could be a surgery you didn't know about
Brian Adams was born with very flat feet.
Feb 22, 2019
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Health
Smart steps for stronger calves
(HealthDay)—Have you been neglecting your calves? Many people forget about these important muscles when doing strength training. These exercises will add definition and help protect against some lower leg injuries.
Feb 21, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Swelling and painful feet: how to solve the most common foot problems when you're pregnant
Along with the rest of the body, being pregnant can have a huge impact on feet. More than half of expectant mothers experience some form of foot problem during pregnancy. But foot issues are often neglected, with other medical ...
Feb 14, 2019
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Smart steps for healthy feet
(HealthDay)—Are your feet something you think about only when they hurt? Simple steps can protect them from common problems, some of which are hard to get rid of.
Feb 12, 2019
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Medical research
Artificial muscle power
Think about the way your leg muscles work. At rest, the muscles are relaxed and stretched out. When in use, the muscles tighten to perform any number of movements, from lifting your foot to walking, dancing and more.
Feb 7, 2019
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Exercise injury prevention: Protecting your ankles
(HealthDay)—Guarding against injury means increasing both flexibility and strength. Target the muscles that support your ankles to protect your joints by strength-training two or three times a week on alternating days and ...
Jan 31, 2019
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Diabetes
If you're diabetic, foot care a must
(HealthDay)—Good foot care is essential for people with diabetes, a foot surgeon says.
Dec 27, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Testing for human microRNA in saliva could help prevent outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease in children
Small RNA molecules in saliva could be used to detect the virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease, enabling early intervention to limit spread of the infection.
Dec 20, 2018
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Medical research
Wound care revolution: Put away your rulers and reach for your phone
Monitoring a wound is critical, especially in diabetic patients, whose lack of sensation due to nerve damage can lead to infection of a lesion and, ultimately, amputation. Clinicians and healthcare professionals at the McGill ...
Dec 18, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers develop new method to diagnose, monitor chronic wounds
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a new approach to diagnosing and monitoring chronic skin wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure wounds.
Nov 20, 2018
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