Nail bed injuries in children are a widespread issue, with over 10,000 operations performed each year in the UK alone. Often caused by a child’s fingertip being crushed in a closing door, these injuries were the focus of a 2017 information campaign by BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons) to raise awareness and prevent accidents.
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Rising cases of multidrug-resistant fungal infection of Candida Auris: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Candida auris, a deadly and multidrug-resistant fungus, continues to pose a significant threat to public health worldwide. First identified in 2009, this emerging pathogen is
Obesity Surgery: The Most Effective Tool for Reducing Mortality Risk from Related Diseases
A new study of nearly 22,000 people who had weight loss surgery in Utah found that the procedure reduces the risk of premature death, particularly
New guidelines in the treatment of childhood obesity – AAP, US
American Academy of Pediatrics issues its first comprehensive guideline on evaluating, treating children and adolescents with obesity. AAP Issues First Update to Childhood Obesity Guidelines
Bariatric surgery lowers nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Bariatric surgery or gastric sleeve surgery approache is found highly effective for reducing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasised in a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Probiotic use linked to brain fogginess & bloating
Probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine that can result in disorienting brain fogginess as well as rapid,
Azedra injection – first treatment approved for rare adrenal tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Azedra (iobenguane I 131) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of adults and adolescents age 12 and
Stem cell transplants can cure Crohn’s disease patients
A clinical trial has begun which will use stem cell transplants to grow a new immune system for people with untreatable Crohn’s disease – a
Melania Trump recovering from Kidney Surgery
US’ First Lady Melania Trump underwent an embolization medical procedure to treat a benign kidney condition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. President Donald
Fat injection safe for breast reconstruction after mastectomy in breast cancer patients
For women undergoing breast cancer surgery, a technique called lipofilling — using the patient’s own fat cells to optimize the results of breast reconstruction —