Study finds high rates of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral artery disease

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer women getting guideline-directed medical therapy than men. As a result, combined with this highly debilitating disease, patients with peripheral artery disease have a more … Read more

Havel’s Painful Journey to the USA: Avoiding Amputation with Expert Medical Help

Archyde Dagmar Havlová’s Health Journey: From amputation Scare to Career Challenges Table of Contents 1. Dagmar Havlová’s Health Journey: From amputation Scare to Career Challenges 2. Facing Algodystrophy: A Brush with Amputation 3. Triumph Over Adversity: Defying Medical Predictions 4. Weight Loss and Public Appearance 5. Career Impact and Future Outlook 6. Additional insights and … Read more

Hydrodissection may offer hope for post-amputation pain relief

A reliable method to treat post-amputation pain remains elusive, but a new Northwestern Medicine study conducted in collaboration with Ukrainian physicians suggests that hydrodissection – a simple procedure that injects fluid around nerves – may reduce residual limb pain and opioid dependence. The study is the first to evaluate hydrodissection for post-amputation pain, a condition … Read more

High Blood Sugar and Antibiotic Resistance: The Diabetes Superbug Link

Diabetes and Antibiotic Resistance: A Dangerous Combination High Blood Sugar Levels Drive Antibiotic Resistance Diabetes is more than just a chronic illness. New research reveals that high blood… The post High Blood Sugar and Antibiotic Resistance: The Diabetes Superbug Link appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance, worsening infections and treatment challenges

Diabetes isn’t just a chronic illness—it’s a breeding ground for superbugs. New research exposes how high blood sugar levels drive antibiotic resistance, making common infections harder to treat and more dangerous than ever. Study: Diabetes potentiates the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects about 530 … Read more

Igloo 90-Quart Cooler Recall: Finger Amputation Risk

Igloo Recalls 90-Quart Coolers Due to Finger Injury Hazards Igloo has initiated a voluntary recall of its 90-quart "Flip & Tow" coolers in North America following reports of… The post Igloo 90-Quart Cooler Recall: Finger Amputation Risk appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Researchers uncover new mutation mechanism driving cancer progression

Osteosarcoma is a type of aggressive bone cancer that most commonly affects children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 20, during times of rapid bone growth. Although rare, it has a significant impact on young people and their families as treatment can require surgery or amputation. The cancer also has the potential … Read more