Oncology & Cancer
Yes, fingernail cancer is a thing—just ask this beauty queen
(HealthDay)—Karolina Jasko was a high school senior when a nail salon worker pointed out the black vertical line on her right thumbnail.
Jul 26, 2018
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Personnel selling nail guns know little about the dangerous tools
Buyer beware may be the best approach when it comes to purchasing a nail gun. Duke University Medical Center researchers found that personnel selling these dangerous tools know little about them or how to use them safely, ...
Apr 15, 2011
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Tool predicts a patient's risk of developing psoriatic arthritis
In research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators have developed and validated a tool called PRESTO that identifies patients with psoriasis who face an elevated risk for developing psoriatic arthritis and may ...
Aug 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Georgia eases lockdown; US COVID-19 toll passes 50,000
Barber shops, nail salons, gyms and a few other businesses reopened in Georgia on Friday as the Republican governor eased a month-long shutdown despite warnings from health experts of a potential new surge of coronavirus ...
Apr 24, 2020
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Physicists sound warning to 'nail beauty fanatics'
The daily trimming of fingernails and toenails to make them more aesthetically pleasing could be detrimental and potentially lead to serious nail conditions.
Oct 16, 2014
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Studies highlight potential health risks for consumers and employees at beauty salons
Clients who frequent hair and nail salons exhibit more instances of dermal and fungal symptoms than those who visit less often and nail salon technicians are receiving inadequate training in the use of chemicals, suggest ...
Dec 12, 2017
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Proper foot hygiene is key for 'Happy Feet' this summer
As warmer temperatures approach, in the midst of getting your beach body ready, don't forget to take care of your feet, said Dr. Ronald Lepow, a podiatrist and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of ...
Apr 29, 2016
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Seven myths and truths about healthy skin
Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it's healthy. As an academic dermatologist I frequently hear misleading "facts" that seem to be stubbornly enduring. Here are some of the most commonly ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Keep beauty regimen safe during pregnancy, doctor advises
(HealthDay)—For the many pregnant women who are concerned about how beauty products, such as hair dyes and skin creams, will affect their developing baby, an expert offers some advice on what is safe.
Apr 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When is it nail fungus?
(HealthDay)—If you think you have nail fungus, you might be tempted to hide your problem with nail polish or self-treat with over-the-counter antifungal products. But you should visit a doctor instead, a dermatologist suggests.
Jul 27, 2017
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