Lipoma

Skin is the largest organ in our body that serves a lot of important functions. Firstly, it acts as a protective barrier against mechanical injury, loss of body fluids, chemicals, particles, microbes and UV radiation. [1] It also provides sensation for touch, temperature, pressure and pain. [1] Besides, it allows mobility by providing a surface for grip. [1] It also has a role in homeostasis of body temperature. [1] Next, it is involved in production of vitamin D, and has an immunity function…

disorders. The following treatments pertaining to Podiatrists would be: Dermatological Conditions such as: Blisters, Eczema, Fissures, Hellomatae, Hyperhidrosis, Hyperkeratosis, Onychogryphosis, Onycoxis, Psoriasis, Seborrhoic dermatitis, skin tumors (lipomas, cycts) and Ulcerations. Neurological Conditions such as: Dropped foot, Morton’s Neuroma, Neuropathies, Sciatica and Tunnel Syndrome of the Tarsal. Metabolic Disorders such as: Diabetes Mellitus and Gout. Infected Conditions such as:…

Description: Most skin growths are not cancerous, but they should all be closely watched, so that you are aware of changes that could be signs of cancer developing. How Do I Know If My Skin Growths Are Cancer? How Do I Tell the Difference Between Harmless and Harmful Skin Growths? Inset: Moles can darken harmlessly during puberty and pregnancy. Inset: Keloids are excessive scar tissue growths over healed wounds. Captions: Layers of skin A normal wart Seborrheic Keratosis Skin tags Cherry…

Exploring 30-day children?s readmission rate in a general hospital. K van Driel1*, GS de Wolf2, R. van Schaik3 1 Division woman and child, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, the Netherlands 2Department of clinical methods and Public Health, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 3Division woman and child, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, the Netherlands * Corresponding author: K van Driel, Division Woman and Child Diakonessenhuis…