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Bluish Nailbeds - Articles
Trick of the Trade: Finger nailbed laceration repair
by
Michelle Lin
Posted
Wed 06 Jan 2010 12:00am
Over the years, I have been frustrated by how inelegant finger nailbed closure is. Nailbed lacerations are often sustained by a major crush injury, resulting in a stellate and irregular laceration pattern. This typically also requires the crushed fingernail to be removed. Cosmesis is never ideal because pieces of the nailbed are often missing, as seen
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EXAM FOR COPD, OTHERS
by
Lynn E.
Posted
Mon 22 Sep 2008 4:36pm
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Bluish discoloration of the fingertips or nailbeds (cyanosis).
Swelling in the legs or abdomen.
Any or all of these findings may suggest severe impairment.
A careful history
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Happy Heart Day!
by
Alicia and Gavin
Posted
Sat 14 Feb 2009 12:00am
ability to pump blood and to deliver oxygen to the tissues of the body, they often produce telltale signs such as
-a bluish tinge or color (cyanosis) to the lips, tongue and/or nailbeds
-an increased rate of breathing or difficulty breathing
-poor appetite or difficulty feeding (which may be associated with color change)
-failure to thrive (failure
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Nail Signs - A Window on your Health
by
JasminFlower
Posted
Thu 26 Mar 2009 7:59am
What your body produces is a testimony to your inner health.
This applies to your saliva (acidity), your hair, your nails, and waste.
We address our dry or damaged hair but for some reason tend to dismiss ridges, dips, and colouring of our nails and nailbed.
Some good photos can usually help us determine if changes in our lifestyle and/or diet
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Candida Yeast Contagions
by
Lucy J.
Posted
Sun 28 Nov 2010 3:20am
, nailbed contaminations, and skin and diaper rash.
Candida Yeast contagions typically happen in exceedingly hot and moist body areas suchlikeunderarms. The skin is built... underneath the breast, nailbeds, lower abdomen, close to the dentures, and beneath most skin folds. Candida yeast contagions are frequently detected in women for the Candida yeast goes
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Nail-Patella Syndrome
by
Matt S.
Posted
Wed 23 Sep 2009 12:00am
a transcription factor important in the development of the limb, eye, and kidneys. Â Although it most commonly results in nailbed deformities such as the one depicted and also dysplasia
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Most worrisome symptoms of Swine Flu
by
Weight Master E.

Posted
Sat 21 Nov 2009 10:00pm
For adults, the most worrisome symptoms are these:
shortness of breath
persistent vomiting
confusion
dizziness
For young children, the most worrisome symptoms are:
very rapid breathing
not interacting normally, not eating or drinking normally, being unusually irritable, or appearing unusually sleepy
high fever and rash
a bluish color
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Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
by
JasminFlower
Posted
Wed 11 Feb 2009 6:38pm
This is a problem that is, well, not pretty but needs to be addressed!
A fungus grows only when it is fed. In our bodies that can be bacteria food or even sugar! Whether a yeast infection, athlete's foot, or onychomycosis, the body's defenses need to be restored and strengthened. Chose filtered water, lean meats, and lots of veggies in your di ...
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