Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency

SHAVING is a time consuming task, made even worse when little red bumps appear over your legs. These are known as shaving rash or shaving bumps and can be painful despite how small they are. 1 Shaving bumps can be an unwanted side effect of silky smooth legs How to shave your legs without getting bumps? Shaving is a regular part of the shower routine for many people. Whether you're shaving in a rush before the commute or having a luxurious bath in a weekly self care ritual, you might end up with pesky red dots after shaving. The best way to avoid them is by using a fresh razor, these have less bacteria which cause the bumps. You should replace your razor every five to seven shaves to keep it fresh and hygienic. more from beauty If you don't have a fresh razor handy use plenty of soap and clean your legs and the blade before shaving. In case this doesn't work a warm towel can be used to reduce the redness and bumps because heat helps kill the bacteria. M...

Dietary guidelines around the globe largely suggest reducing, or eliminating, saturated fatty acids from consumer diets. In the UK, for example, it is recommended men eat no more than 30g of saturated fat a day, and women, no more than 20g. The reason cited is that eating too much saturated fat can raise 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2020 dietary guidelines on saturated acids, too, recommends reducing total intake of saturated fat – to less than 10% of total energy intake. One way of cutting fat intake, the WHO suggests, is by replacing butter, lard and ghee with oils rich in polyunsaturated fats. Not all working in nutrition are convinced. During a recent webinar hosted by think tank Competere, researchers agreed there is a link between saturated fatty acid consumption and increased blood cholesterol, but stressed there is 'no evidence' that eating food containing saturat...

Subclavian artery calcification (SAC) is the calcium deposition within the arterial walls that leads to stiffened subclavian arteries. Arterial calcification could result from atherosclerotic rupture and plaques calcifications. Calcification could also occur from isolated causes such as smooth muscle calcification in the media layer of medium and large arteries [1]. According to Guzman, 33% of the American population aged above 45 years is diagnosed with arterial calcification when examined by CT [1]. Common risk factors include but are not exclusive to atherosclerosis occlusive disease risks factors such as hypertension, high BMI, and low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) [2]. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) has also been linked to asymptomatic volunteers aged over 50 years. In Arad et al.'s study, a high positive correlation between calcium scores and insulin resistance, high blood triglycerides, low levels of HDL cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (L...

EMBARGOED UNTIL 7 A.M. EASTERN ON MARCH 25 Newswise — BOSTON, MA. (March 25, 2022) — Itchy rashes can be very irritating, especially when children get them, and you don't know what is causing them. While these rashes are often caused by eczema, in some cases they are caused by allergic contact dermatitis, a skin reaction to allergens. Since both skin conditions affect millions of children, it is important to get the correct diagnosis so your child can be properly treated. "Eczema is a disease that causes patches of dry skin, which is often accompanied by intense itching. Scratching can damage the skin, make the rash worse, and increase the risk for an infection," said board-certified dermatologist JiaDe Yu MD, FAAD, director of occupational and contact dermatitis clinic and assistant professor of adult and pediatric dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. "About 20 percent of kids are affected by eczema, and sometimes allergic contact dermatitis ca...

Whether it is caused by aging, an underlying skin condition, or environmental factors, having dry skin can be uncomfortable and itchy. There is a range of treatments available to treat dry skin at home – but which are most effective? Dry skin, also called xerosis, is skin that lacks moisture in its outer layer. If left untreated, dry skin can crack and become infected. Keeping dry skin moisturized is important, but some store-bought treatments can be expensive or ineffective. This article explores home remedies for dry skin and looks at the scientific evidence behind the claims. There are a variety of home remedies a person can use to relieve dry skin. Most of the treatments below can be used as moisturizers unless otherwise stated. The best way to use a moisturizer is to apply it liberally to damp skin after a bath and let it soak in. 1. Sunflower seed oil A 2013 study found that sunflower seed oil improved hydration when used as a moisturizer on participant's arms. The same stud...

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A watershed stroke describes a stroke that affects one or more of the watershed regions of the brain. The watershed regions of the brain are located at the farthest end branches of two adjacent vascular territories (areas supplied by arteries). This means that two separate sets of arteries supply blood to the watershed regions.   A watershed stroke can occur if the blood supply is decreased, either by blockage of the vessel or restriction of blood flow. FS Productions / Getty Images Symptoms and Diagnosis Symptoms of a watershed stroke might include weakness or paralysis, especially of the legs, and mood disturbances. Some individuals experience vision loss in half of their field of vision. Watershed strokes cause seizures more often than do other types of stroke.   A watershed stroke can often be diagnosed through a neurological history and physical examination and can often be identified on a brain CT or MRI. Causes Ischemic...