Monthly Archives: July 2016

Biomedical Device Data National Security Agency (NSA) Exploring Use Of Biomedical Device Data

Diabetics Increased Healthcare Spending Spending for people with diabetes is over $10,000 higher per capita than for those without

Ingrown Toenail What Is an Ingrown Toenail? When a toenail is ingrown, it is curved and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This “digging in” of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.

Hammertoe What Is Hammertoe? Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) deformity of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop. 

Calluses A callus is a thickened area of skin on the foot caused by pressure and repeated rubbing, such as from a shoe or sock. The rubbing causes the skin to produce a layer of protective skin (a callus). Calluses vary in size, and can become painful.