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Early atheroma prevention: a cost-effective approach to healthy cardiovascular ageing

As the global population ages, older adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are projected to drive a ...

Ex-stockbroker Nic's leg pain was a sign of a common problem - but it took 29 doctor visits to have it diagnosed and by then it was too late. This is why leg pain m…

At one hospital visit, as a surgeon examined his right foot he applied slight pressure and Nic screamed the hospital down.
Healio

Beneath the Surface: Approach chronic wound sites ‘like real estate’

Chronic wounds are an immense burden for patients. If left untreated, chronic wounds can be life-threatening, making effective diagnosis and treatment vital for wound care.In this Beneath the Surface ...

Why standing desks are ruining your legs - crucial lessons you can learn from your grandparents

A doctor reveals the risks of standing or sitting all day, and the best exercises to boost your circulation in the workplace ...
Baystate Health

Peripheral Artery Disease Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Treatment

Learn about peripheral artery disease and its effects on blood flow. We explain symptoms, risk factors, and treatments to ...
AHA/ASA Journals

Aortic and Iliac Calcifications as Predictors of Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Rupture, and Peripheral Vascular Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study from the DANCAVAS Trials

BACKGROUND: There is limited evidence of the relationship between aortic and iliac calcification and aortic events (aortic dissection or aneurysm rupture) and major adverse limb events (MALEs; ...
Medical Xpress

Vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease could deliver $1.3 billion a year in global livestock benefits

The new foot-and-mouth disease vaccine developed by researchers at Diamond Light Source is projected to deliver over $1.3 billion in annual benefits and transform global livestock resilience. An ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Risk for Foot Disease Modestly Lower With SGLT-2 Inhibitors vs GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in T2DM

The registry cohort included 53,769 and 30,380 new users of SGLT-2is and GLP-1 RAs, respectively. HealthDay News — For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), new users of sodium-glucose ...
Victorville Daily Press

Increase in hand, foot, mouth disease reported in San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County health officials have reported an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease. Officials advise keeping sick children home and practicing good hand hygiene to prevent further spread ...
Lansing State Journal

ABCDE + Feet: A vascular surgeon’s essential steps for managing diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to focus on how this chronic disease impacts millions of Americans daily. Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose (sugar) for energy. This ...
The Hoya

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Hits Prince George’s County

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) officials notified students and families Oct. 26 of an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) affecting more than 40 of the county’s schools.
Frontiers

A comprehensive review on diabetic foot ulcer addressing vascular insufficiency, impaired immune response, and delayed wound healing mechanisms

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) continue to represent one of the most significant and costly complications related to diabetes mellitus, posing serious challenges to healthcare systems and resulting in ...