It seems so, according to an Arkansas lawyer. Michael Smith said: “There are classic symptoms that are specifically unique to necrotising fasciitis. “Unfortunately, in the early stages of it developing, the signs may also be mistaken for cellulitis. That is a deadly mistake. The way to differentiate between the two diseases is through tests. This […]
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new registry to compile data on breast implants. The reason for this is to keep an eye on a rare medical condition called Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL). Although there have only been about 34 cases […]
Well, if you are TV presenter Ulrika Johnsson it seems it can. Ms Johnsson was spotted apparently in pain at the recent British Comedy Awards. She told newspaper reporters that she was suffering from a debilitating disease which caused a sudden loss in weight. She now weighs barely more than 7 and a half stone. […]
Super Bowl Sunday is a day most NFL fans look forward to for months. However according to Mike Bomberger, a personal injury lawyer from California, it is also a day notorious for the numbers of drink driving accidents leading to many serious injury and deaths. It is well known that the Sunday of the Super […]
The debate about health care on both sides of the Atlantic is hotting up. While Britain appears to be moving towards more private health care provision or at least private provision within the NHS, depending on who you believe, the US Government is trying a different approach. However President Obama is under pressure from Republicans […]
The debate surrounding abortion took a new twist recently when a former Pennsylvania Senator mentioned the US President’s race during an interview. He said: “The question is — and this is what Barack Obama didn’t want to answer — is that human life a person under the Constitution? And Barack Obama says no. “Well if […]
Hair loss or hair thinning can be a terrible, but there are a number of different solutions now on the market that could help. One of these is Nanogen. Available on the high street, it works by coating any remaining hair with microscopic colour-matched keratin fibres. Keratin is a protein so it is possible that […]
Denplan the UK based insurance company, Oral B the well known toothpaste manufacturer and others are joining forces to hold a seminar about dental prevention. The focus on the seminar will be how minimal intervention (MI) can help in dental care. The title will be MI: Examine the Future of Preventive Care – Profitable Minimal […]
The Chia plant is a well known product used in the manufacture of terracotta figurines in the USA. However recent research has suggested that the seeds of the Chia plant may also be useful in reducing weight. Diet books have for some time been advocating taking the seeds as a supplement and appetite suppressant, but […]
There are reports that a number of plastic surgeons are offering inducements to potential clients, many of whom do not need help. The companies involved are alleged to have been offering interest-free loans and loyalty cards in order to persuade people go under the knife. One particular firm was singled out. Some of its advertising […]