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American Family Physician
July 15, 2003
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Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common focal peripheral neuropathy, results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The syndrome affects an estimated 3 percent of adult Americans and is approximately three times more common in women than in men.   |
Health
August 2006
Eric Steinmehl |
Help for Hurting Hands Chances are, that achy feeling is nothing serious. Here's how to find out and get better fast. |
PC Magazine
November 16, 2004
Kyle Monson |
MouseBean Wrist pain is a computer user's nightmare. This product squelches the soreness and protects from carpal tunnel syndrome. |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
4 Commonly Ignored Men's Health Issues Some silent ailments can cause big health problems, and some are certified killers. Keep an eye on these health problems and they won't get the best of you. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003
Tallia & Cardone |
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Wrist and Hand Region In this article, the injection procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint, wrist ganglion cysts, and digital flexor tenosynovitis (trigger finger) are reviewed. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2001
Sarah Morgan & Lori Parry |
Quantum Sufficit While alpha-hydroxy acids are added to skin creams to reduce the signs of aging, they can also increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun... Using a computer at work doesn't increase your chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome... etc. |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2007
Gravlee & Van Durme |
Braces and Splints for Musculoskeletal Conditions Family physicians often must make decisions regarding the use of braces or splints in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Bracing can be useful for acute injuries, and also for chronic conditions and in the prevention of injury. |
Health
June 2007
Dana Sullivan |
The Truth About Yoga We've heard it makes your skin look less wrinkly, banishes back pain, and cures asthma. Here's the scoop on what yoga really can (and can't) do for you. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004
Daniels, Zook, & Lynch |
Hand and Wrist Injuries:Part I. Nonemergent Evaluation Diagnosis of upper extremity injuries depends on knowledge of basic anatomy and biomechanics of the hand and wrist. This article reviews an anatomic-based examination of the hand and wrist, allowing a quick evaluation of a patient in a nonemergent setting. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000 |
Diary from a Week in Practice On the consequences of becoming less involved with patients who require hospitalization... pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome... adolescent obesity... aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia... huperzine A... a medical mission to Honduras... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2000 |
Down Syndrome: What You Need to Know When You're Pregnant |
AskMen.com
July 20, 2003
Mike Davison |
Stress & Strain: Work-Related Injuries Is work sometimes a pain in the neck, literally? Do you come home with irritated eyes or knotted muscles? It might surprise you to know, but you may be suffering from work-related strains; injuries caused through an excess of use or misuse of a muscle or body part. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Forman, Forman & Rose |
A Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Wrist Pain Primary care physicians often are the first to evaluate and treat a patient with wrist pain. A detailed history alone may lead to a specific diagnosis in approximately 70% of patients who have wrist pain. |
AskMen.com
June 24, 2001
Joshua Levine |
Computer-Related Health Problems Millions of Americans each year are afflicted with mysterious ailments, which can be linked back to misuse and overuse of computers. This problem is most commonly known as "Repetitive Strain Injury" or RSI... |
Home Theater
April 27, 2006
Darryl Wilkinson |
A Laptop Movie Stand for the Traveling Man Keynamics' AVIATOR correctly positions the keyboard for comfortable typing and places the screen at a level that will prevent you from hunching over to see what's on the screen. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Jeff Wise |
Turkey Building the World's Deepest Immersed Tube Tunnel Soon, the Turks will connect Europe and Asia under the Bosporus via a 8.25-mile-long Marmaray Tunnel, which will provide a rail link for a rapid transit system. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001 |
Health Issues for Adults with Down Syndrome Are regular check-ups a good idea?... How can I help my relative with Down syndrome have a full life?... My older relative is having some new problems. Could it be Alzheimer's disease?... |
Popular Mechanics
January 26, 2010
Chris Sweeney |
The World's 18 Strangest Tunnels: Gallery The tourist and traveler can learn about tunnels all over the world and their unique features and background. |
