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A tibial plateau fracture occurs at the top of the shin bone and involves the cartilage surface of the knee joint. Because these fractures occur around the knee joint, they must be treated differently than tibial shaft fractures. When a fracture occurs into or around a joint surface, that joint is at high risk of developing arthritis due to the injury. Unfortunately, even if the bone and cartilage surfaces are lined up perfectly, there is still a risk of developing knee arthritis due to injury to the cartilage cells....

While vitiligo, an inflammatory disorder that causes skin to lose its pigment (color), isn’t harmful or life-threatening, it can be challenging to live with. Impacting physical appearance, this chronic, incurable skin pigmentation disorder can lower self-esteem, leading to feelings of social stigma and mental health challenges. If you have this condition, you’ll need to take concrete steps to protect your skin. What does management of vitiligo entail? Along with medical treatment, it may involve cosmetically treating affected areas of your skin, adopting certain skin-care routines, and preventing sun exposure....

The use of Paxlovid is strongly recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for those with the highest risk of hospital admission due to COVID-19. It has the ability to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death among unvaccinated individuals, immunocompromised people, and those above the age of 65 by almost 90%. Key Takeaways Paxlovid may cause side effects such as muscle pain, nausea, and an altered sense of taste. There are plenty of medications that may interact with Paxlovid, so it’s important to inform your physician about the medications you’re taking....

While type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) are still in high demand for rapid weight loss, more users are noticing an unwanted side effect: the “Ozempic face.” Key Takeaways Some patients who use diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss have reportedly noticed facial aging and sagging. A New York-based dermatologist referred to this type of skin sagging due to rapid weight loss as “Ozempic face.“Experts say this phenomenon is common among patients who lose too much weight too quickly....

An offshoot of the Omicron variant, BA.2.12.1, will likely be the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States soon. This subvariant is currently responsible for 42.6% of the new cases and it is on track to over take BA.2, demonstrating its transmission advantage. Key Takeaways BA.2.12.1 is set to become the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States.The variant appears to be more transmissible than BA.2, but there is no evidence yet that it causes more severe disease....

Even the healthiest of people get sick every now and then. But by fine-tuning certain aspects of your health routine, such as diet and stress management, you can help support your immune system’s defenses against bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that cause conditions like the common cold and flu. Diet Following a diet rich in antioxidants is essential to supporting your immune system. Abundant in many fruits and vegetables, antioxidants combat free radicals—chemical byproducts known to damage DNA and suppress the immune system....

The underlying cause of acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is poorly understood. However, one thing is clear: unlike other forms of skin cancer, it’s not related to sun exposure. This means that those with darker-skinned complexions, who are generally less likely to develop most skin cancer, are at equal risk of getting ALM than those with lighter skin pigmentation. This article will review the potential causes of ALM and what to know about your risk....

Everyone knows about Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone. Many people do not know that he was also a deaf educator and advocate, with an association named after him. His methods (and reasons behind those methods) continue to cause controversy in the Deaf community. Bell’s father, Alexander Melville Bell, was a teacher of the deaf. His method of teaching the deaf was coined “Visible Speech.“Bell’s grandfather was a famous elocution teacher and is thought to be the model for George Bernard Shaw’s character Prof....

The White House on Tuesday announced plans to improve access to COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments, by nearly doubling the number of pharmacies that carry the drugs and encouraging providers to prescribe them. Key Takeaways Oral antiviral treatments are highly effective at preventing hospitalizations for people at high risk for severe COVID.The White House plans to improve access to these drugs by making them more available at pharmacies and expanding the number of “test-to-treat” sites....

For 33-year-old New Yorker Evan Forster, it was not only cosmetic dissatisfaction but also a significant quality of life issue that forced him to get a nose job. Thanks to a broken nose suffered in a football game in 1996, Evan decided to undergo cosmetic surgery in 2000 to straighten his nose and remove the bump on the bridge. On the recommendation of a friend (and with virtually no additional research), he settled on a New York City surgeon and set a date for his surgery....

Cortisone injections are commonly used to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions. People with diabetes are especially prone to side effects from cortisone injections, often experiencing a temporary rise in blood sugars in the following hours or days. That can be alarming if you’re not expecting it. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that can be injected around tendons or joints where inflammation is present. Cortisone injections are often used in the treatment of conditions including tendonitis, bursitis, and arthritis....

Deep neck flexor muscles are not particularly obvious to the untrained eye, but they do play an important role in the health of your neck. They tend to be affected by whiplash and other neck injuries. The deep neck flexors consist of: the longus colli, longus capitus, rectus capitus and longus cervicus. All help you maintain neck stability and good posture. What makes this group of four so important? Studies published in 2016 report that about 70% of people with chronic neck pain become weaker here....

Butter boards have been spreading through social media in recent weeks. The trend, which involves loading a tray with smeared butter and garnishes, has enticed some to whip up their own while repulsing others. Key Takeaways Butter boards are a new take on charcuterie boards that use butter instead of cheese as the main ingredient.Butter has a higher calorie and fat content than cheese, so dietitians say consumers should be mindful of serving sizes....

Some people who have surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or another reason may have their small or their large intestine diverted to a stoma. A stoma is an opening for waste material (stool) to leave the body, where it is collected in an ostomy bag or pouch. In some cases, a person will have a stoma but will also still have their rectum. In this case, though, the rectum is not used to hold stool....

Restaurants are not legally required to provide food allergy warnings for people who are allergic to ingredients in the food. This may come as a surprise to people with food allergies, who are used to purchasing food products at the supermarket that list major allergens, but for the most part, those who live with food allergies dine out at their own risk. Although many restaurants, especially chain restaurants, may provide guides to the allergens in their foods (or may even post a gluten-free menu, which helps people with wheat allergy and celiac disease), it’s still rare to see food allergy warning signs in restaurants....

The pituitary gland, which many endocrinologists refer to as the body’s “master gland,” is a round, pea-sized structure that lies at the base of the brain behind the nasal cavity. It is protected within a bony cavity called the sella turcica. There is a rare condition in which the sella turcica becomes partially or completely filled with cerebrospinal fluid, causing the pituitary gland to become flattened against the bony wall of the sella turcica....

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added another product to its list of disinfectants to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: Microban 24-Hour Sanitizing Spray. Key Takeaways The Environmental Protection Agency added Microban 24-Hour Sanitizing Spray to its list of disinfectants that can kill COVID-19.The spray kills SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within 60 seconds.Microban 24 can also create a 24-hour protective shield against other bacteria and germs. This spray, which has been available to the public for months, can kill SARS-CoV-2 in 60 seconds or less, according to Procter and Gamble, the company behind Microban’s spray....

If you have an injury or illness that results in difficulty moving around, then you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist (PT) to help you recover fully. Hopefully, you have a positive physical therapy experience where you can ask a lot of questions to learn about your condition. You and your physical therapist should have a therapeutic alliance where you are both working to improve your functional mobility during your rehabilitation....

New research has found that the age at which people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing serious complications. Key Takeaways A new study found that being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at an earlier age is linked to serious health complications.Experts say earlier screening will allow for earlier treatment to prevent the disease from worsening. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed health data from more than 36,000 Americans aged 50 and above....

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone secreted early in pregnancy by specialized cells called trophoblasts and later by the placenta. HCG injections are sometimes used in fertility treatments to cause an egg to mature and release from the ovary for egg retrieval or intrauterine insemination. HCG helps maintain high levels of progesterone, which is critical for the success of the pregnancy. It is also the hormone detected by urine and blood pregnancy tests....