The fingertip is the part of the terminal phalanx that is distal to the insertion of extensor and flexor tendons and comprises the nail complex and the glabrous pulp. [1, 2, 3] Fingertip injuries are extremely common. A functioning fingertip has sensation without pain, stable padding, and an...
Breast cancer is a global health issue affecting 2.3 million women per year, causing death in over 600,000. Mammography (and biopsy) is the gold standard for screening and diagnosis. Whilst effective, this test exposes individuals to radiation, has limit
Measuring blood oxygen levels with a home pulse oximeter can aid the diagnosis and severity of heart disease, especially when managing patients at risk of a heart attack. 6. Lung cancer Globally, lung cancer is the most common cancer type; the majority of diagnosed patients have a late-stage...