Infrared Thermometers have acquired a new importance in the wake of the emergence of the highly infectious COVID-19 disease. Offices, schools, hospitals and even places like airports and train stations will need the ability to check visitors’ temperatures for signs of the fever that is one of the main signatures of this disease. In this…
KN95 or N95 respirators are primarily evaluated based on their filtration rates. However, this is by no means the only important metric governing their performance. For a KN95 respirator to be effective, it is essential that it forms a proper fit around the contours of your face. If air is leaking through the interface between…
Medical Exam Gloves have recently acquired increased importance as a result of the emergence of COVID-19 as a new and significant public health issue. However, they have long been a staple at medical offices and clinics. They play a vital role in insulating health care professionals from biohazards, both viral and bacterial. In addition, they…
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication experienced by 9 out 10 diabetes patients. It is essentially a type of nerve damage caused by persistently high levels of blood sugar in the form of glucose. Diabetic neuropathy most often affects the nerves in the patient’s feet and legs. One of the most typical symptoms of…
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has made many individuals familiar with terms such as “surgical masks” and “N95 respirators”. This post seeks to answer a few of the most commonly asked questions concerning these items of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). These questions include what is an N95 respirator and what is the difference between…
Moist heat therapy uses a wet source to transfer heat to your tissues in order to achieve pain relief. The wet source can take many forms including a hot water bottle, a steam towel, a sauna, a paraffin bath or a moist heating pack like a HotPac or a Theratherm Digital Moist Heating Pack. In…
Mouth guards have become increasingly popular in recent years as a vital piece of protective equipment across a wide variety of sports. In this post, we examine the question of what a mouthguard is used for. In a later post, we will also explain the key features you should look for when choosing a mouth…
Hinged knee braces lie at the top end of the spectrum of knee braces where knee joint support is concerned. The other two knee brace categories are compression knee sleeves and knee supports or stabilizers. Compression knee sleeves provide the lowest level of support and are usually slip on (as opposed to wraparound). Knee supports…
A walking boot, also known as a walking brace, is a special type of medical footwear that doctors use to protect the foot and ankle areas after the patient has experienced an injury or after a surgical intervention in these areas. The primary goal of these shoes is to stabilize the foot and allow it…
Varicose veins affect around one third of the population at some point in their lives and are more common with increasing age and among women than men. The condition involves veins that are close to the surface of the skin and causes them to become enlarged and twisted. Typically, varicose veins occur in the legs…