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Bleeding Into the Skin: Causes of Sudden Skin Changes
This phenomenon may occur in common areas like the arms, legs ... They happen when small blood vessels break just under the ...
Diabetics use glucose monitors. Should non-diabetics use them too?
Not everyone in the health field is so bullish on the prospects of CGMs for everyone, and question whether digging in too ...
Common arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, Johns Hopkins study finds
Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...
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A woman thought the painful bumps under her arms were acne. It took years to get diagnosed with an inflammatory skin condition.
While it was painful to sit down sometimes, "it never got really bad," she said, until she noticed the same cysts forming under her armpits ... I couldn't move my arms at all.
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Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong ... States have high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure has their blood pressure under control, according ...
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Arm position during blood pressure reading can affect accuracy, study finds
The way you’re positioned during a blood pressure reading can affect its accuracy, and supporting your arm on a table is best ... cuff and had their BP taken under each of the three conditions ...
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Breast cancer on the rise in younger South African women
LIFESTYLE NEWS - Breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer among South African women, is increasingly being detected in women ...
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Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, study finds
Therefore, to obtain an accurate reading, it is crucial to measure blood pressure under consistent conditions, following clinical guidelines. More information: Hairong Liu et al, Arm Position and ...