Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.
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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
Assessment of Cutaneous Hypersensitivity, Stimulate the Skin with a Sterile Needle
Pupil assessment; A, starting position, with penlight to side of pupil;