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Three of the more common skin conditions that people experience are blisters,
corns, and calluses.
A blister is a shell on the skin surface that often contains a clear
liquid. Blisters can form when the skin is repeatedly rubbed; for instance, when
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*The following information was provided by the American
College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons*
Corns, calluses and pain may indicate joint problemsMany
disorders can affect the joints of the toes, causing pain and preventing the
foot from functioning as i... |
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"Exercise, exercise, exercise" has become the battle cry of many
older Americans. If they are not hearing it from their doctors, they are
imposing an exercise regime on themselves. Exercise is a good thing, but for
many older people their spir... |
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And the Oscar goes
to..
a Cleveland Clinic
research scientist?
That’s right. Antonie J. van den Bogert, Ph.D., with the
Lerner Research Institute’s Biomedical Engineering Department, won an Academy
Award earlier this year for his technical work in de... |
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What is nail fungus?
Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is a condition that occurs when a
microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections
occur in toenails more often than in fingernails. Nail fungus has cosmetic
concerns as w... |
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Disorders of the foot and ankle are a common cause for orthopedic referral in
the infant, pediatric and adolescent patient.
The spectrum of problems is wide and while most, fortunately, are not
serious, some of the congenital abnormalities do require si... |
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Overview
Ankle injuries are very common. They can occur during exercise, activities and
sports. Ankle injuries also may occur during normal daily activities, such as stepping off
a curb or walking down the steps.
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