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Back pain: Why exercise can provide relief and how to do it safely
After many months in lockdown, a lot of us are finding that we’re experiencing back pain that we hadn’t been bothered by before. There could be many reasons for this, including increased stress during the pandemic, moving less and spending more time sat in one position. But while you...Read more -
What to Know About Prescription Pain-Relief Patches
Prescription pain-relief patches are available to manage both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) pain. A pain-relief patch is placed on the skin and a specific amount of medication is absorbed into the bloodstream. Healthcare providers may prescribe different types of pain-relief patches ...Read more -
Fourteen home remedies for knee pain
Knee pain is a common condition that can be caused by both short-term and long-term problems. Many short-term knee problems do not need any help from doctors and people can often help with their own recovery. Home remedies can also help with many of the long-term problems with knee pain. Fourteen...Read more -
Ways to help scabs heal
A scab is a crusty plaque that forms over a wound. Taking steps to support the body’s healing process can help get rid of a scab. A scab protects a wound while it heals. Keeping a wound clean and covering it with a layer of petroleum jelly, such as plain Vaseline, can retain moisture and prevent...Read more -
What you need to know about acne
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are all types of acne. It is the most common skin condition in the Uni...Read more -
The effectiveness of cleansing solutions for wound treatment
Abstract Background: There is some debate in clinical circles about the potential advantages and disadvantages of cleansing solutions in wounds. Objective: To identify and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of cleansing solutions for wound treatment in clinical practic...Read more -
How do I clean a wound?
It’s important to clean a wound before applying a plaster or dressing. This will reduce the risk of infection and encourage the healing process. A plaster or larger dressing is usually all that is needed to stop a wound bleeding. However, you might need to apply pressure to the area, and if...Read more -
How COVID-19 is changing research and healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of people to be ill and led to millions of deaths worldwide. This public health emergency has affected everyone’s life and well-being. Through the suffering, however, there is one silver lining: The pandemic has also provided motivation for different dis...Read more -
Children with chronic illness or special education needs require more support with online learning
Online learning poses additional challenges to children with chronic medical conditions or special education needs, and these patients could benefit from more support from pediatric clinicians to be academically successful, according to a new opinion piece in JAMA Pediatrics released today and c...Read more -
Substantial weight loss can reduce risk of severe COVID-19 complications, study finds
Summary: A new study shows that among patients with obesity, prior weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was associated with a 60 percent lower risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19 infection. A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients with obesity, prior weight los...Read more -
What are all the coronavirus testing methods?
There are two types of tests when it comes for checking for COVID-19: viral tests, which check for a current infection, and an antibody test, which identifies if your immune system built a response to a prior infection. So, knowing if your are infected with the virus, which means that you could p...Read more -
Frozen Wheels Consolidates as a Major Source of FDA-Approved Nitrile Gloves in US
Frozen Wheels, a leading distributor of food and PPE, is announcing the opening of an office in Thailand in response to the growing demand for powder-free nitrile examination gloves. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a challenge for healthcare facilities to source quality gloves with FDA ap...Read more