Health
What your hands say about your health
Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognized since at least the time of Hippocrates—the father of modern medicine.
Aug 25, 2023
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News tagged with nails
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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Health
Ouch! You injured a nail: Tips on best treatment
If you've ever slammed a door on your finger, you know how badly an injured nail feels, but do you know how to treat one?
Jul 31, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too
The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against ...
May 12, 2023
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Surgery
New approach to nail bed injury surgery could significantly cut NHS costs
Nail bed injuries in children are very common. The subject of an information campaign by BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) in 2017 to prevent injury, they are generally caused by ...
Mar 30, 2023
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Health
Hand hygiene is focus of updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections
Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin and nails and easy access ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Health
Effects of polishes, acrylics and powders on fingernails
People are increasingly opting for regular manicures—with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder.
Jan 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Four strange COVID symptoms you might not have heard about
Well over two years into the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of COVID cases continue to be recorded around the world every day.
May 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID nails: These changes to your fingernails may show you've had coronavirus
The main signs of COVID-19 are fever, a cough, fatigue and a loss of your sense of taste and smell. Signs of COVID-19 in the skin have been noted too. But there's another part of the body where the virus appears to have an ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Smoking has negative effects for patients with psoriasis
(HealthDay)—For patients with psoriasis, smoking has negative effects, including increased frequency of nail involvement and cardiovascular diseases and higher psoriasis area and severity index, according to a study published ...
Oct 30, 2020
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