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From the Care2 news article: Swollen feet and ankles can cause worry and discomfort. But before you start thinking of the worst, realize that innocent acts like standing for long hours can cause your feet to swell. Feet and ankles swell when the body retains excess fluid in the lower legs. This can happen due to a number of reasons. …
From the NCBI news article: Nowadays, the whole world is being concerned with a major health problem, which is diabetes. A very common symptom of diabetes is the diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). The early detection of such foot complications can protect diabetic patients from any dangerous stages that develop later and may require foot amputation. This work aims at building …
From the Science Daily news article: The prognosis for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer is worse than was previously thought, according to new research. More than half the patients in the research study did not see their ulcer heal over a year — and one in seven had to have part or all of their foot amputated. Foot …
From the Diabetes Canada news article: Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. Diabetes can cause nerve damage (also known as diabetes peripheral neuropathy – DPN) and poor blood flow or circulation to the legs and feet (also known as peripheral arterial disease – PAD). As a result, people with diabetes are …
From the Runner’s World news article: Beyond your routine pedi, chances are you don’t give your feet that much attention. But did you know your feet actually have a lot to say about your health? If you take a moment to clue in to your heels and toes, you may notice some indicators of problems that have to do with …
From the WPRI news article: The vast majority of nail salons across Rhode Island are in good standing with the R.I. Department of Health (RIDOH), but Target 12 has uncovered serious violations at some establishments that specialize in manicures and pedicures. One Rhode Island woman told Target 12 that a little luxury turned into expensive medical bills. “The woman that …