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• Skin Maceration: What is it?

  One of the most common wound care problems is the maceration of the skin around the wound. In most cases, this causes discomfort and irritation, but it may also lead to ulceration and damage of the unaffected tissues.Skin macerationEpidermal tissue of the skin is the most effective barrier against...

• Multiple Sclerosis: How it Feels to Live with a Progressive Disease

  When spring kicks in, you might be hyper-aware now of everything you've done, good and bad, since last year at this time.  Maybe you're mulling over what you haven't achieved, or the weight you didn't lose that you promised as a New Years's resolution. Instead of being happy, you are sad with a...

• When to See a Doctor About a Sore Throat

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• Can ADHD Occur in Adulthood?

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• New York News Anchor Dies at 63: Michele Marsh’s Legacy

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