Median nerve

What your hands say about your health

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health.

Key Points: 
  • Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health.
  • This is something that has been recognised since at least the time of Hippocrates – the father of modern medicine.
  • The ancient Greek physician first described “clubbing” in a patient with empyema (where pus fills the space between the lungs and the membrane around it) in the fifth century BC.
  • Clubbing is where the nail looks like an upside-down spoon, and it is still recognised as a sign of disease.

Palms

    • If you find your palms are becoming sweaty in the absence of nervousness, hot temperatures or exercise, it could be down to faulty nerve signals causing the sweat glands to become active.
    • But unexplained sweaty palms – and face, neck and armpits – can be a sign of thyroid problems.
    • Excess of this hormone causes bodily processes to speed up and can be the cause of sweaty palms.
    • A more concerning palm change is the appearance of small areas of red or purple discolouration on the palms of the hands and fingers.

Pins and needles

    • If you experience pins and needles in your hand that you can’t shake off, it might be a sign that you have carpal tunnel syndrome.
    • Pins and needles in the hand can also be a sign of diabetes.
    • Everyone experiences pins and needles at some point, but if you get it a lot or it lasts a long time, you should see your doctor.

Finger length

    • The length of the index versus ring finger varies in men and women.
    • In women, they are fairly equal in length, but in men, the ring finger is typically longer than the index finger.

Reliefband® State of Nausea Study Reveals More Than Three-Quarters of Americans Are Prevented from Enjoying Life As a Result of Regular Nausea

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

HORSHAM, Pa., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reliefband®, an innovator in wearable technology that prevents and treats nausea and vomiting, has released its First Annual State of Nausea study. According to the survey findings, nausea is epidemic in the United States, with 73% of Americans reporting that they suffer from nausea regularly. Of those who suffer from nausea, 76% stated that their symptoms prevent them from enjoying life to the fullest.

Key Points: 
  • According to the survey findings, nausea is epidemic in the United States, with 73% of Americans reporting that they suffer from nausea regularly.
  • Of those who suffer from nausea, 76% stated that their symptoms prevent them from enjoying life to the fullest.
  • Released on National Stop Nausea Day, the study sheds light on the magnitude of the problem and its far-reaching consequences.
  • 31% of Americans reported experiencing nausea every day, 26% at least once weekly, and 16% once each month.

Carpal Tunnel Release System - Market Insights, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecast 2023-2027: Increasing Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Women Boosts Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Carpal Tunnel Release System Market is estimated to register a growth at a remarkable CAGR forecast during 2022-2027 owing to rising cases of workplace associated carpal tunnel syndrome and increasing prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among women.

Key Points: 
  • The Carpal Tunnel Release System Market is estimated to register a growth at a remarkable CAGR forecast during 2022-2027 owing to rising cases of workplace associated carpal tunnel syndrome and increasing prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among women.
  • Carpal Tunnel Release System Market Dynamics:
    The rising cases of workplace-associated carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the noteworthy driver for the carpal tunnel release system market.
  • Carpal Tunnel Release System Market Segment Analysis:
    Carpal Tunnel Release System Market by Type (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release System and Open Carpal Tunnel Release System), End-User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centres, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).
  • Moreover, the technique of the open carpal tunnel release system has been improved throughout time with the introduction of mini-open carpal tunnel release systems and ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release.

Reliefband Flex® Launches as Next-Generation, Water-Resistant Wearable That Offers Two Weeks of Uninterrupted Nausea Relief

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Available now, the water-resistant Reliefband Flex is powered by easily replaceable lithium coin batteries and delivers over 350 hours of use -- doubling the usable hours offered by the Reliefband Classic®. The Reliefband Flex joins the family of wearable Reliefband devices to deliver all-natural, drug-free prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, morning sickness during pregnancy, chemotherapy, anxiety, hangovers, physician-diagnosed migraines, and as an adjunct to antiemetics in treating post-operative nausea.

Key Points: 
  • The Reliefband Flex comes standard with the company's popular Flex-Fit comfort band.
  • Using available interchangeable bands and smart watch connectors, Reliefband Flex can also be seamlessly attached to an Apple or Samsung smart watch.
  • Reliefband Flex helps those who suffer from nausea live their full lives without interruption," explained Rich Ransom, President, and CEO, at Reliefband.
  • Reliefband Flex complements the company's lineup of successful anti-nausea wearables, including the water-resistant Reliefband Sport ®, Reliefband Classic ®, Reliefband Premier ®, and Reliefband 50 Hour ® (an entry-level wearable that provides an economical solution for shorter-term nausea relief).

WAT Med initiates collaborative research study with The Ohio State University to test the effectiveness of EmeTerm - neuromodulation technology to manage nausea and vomiting

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Monday, February 27, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The study recruits patients who suffer from chronic nausea and vomiting.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The study recruits patients who suffer from chronic nausea and vomiting.
  • EmeTerm Explore's antiemetic effectiveness will be tested and measured using subjective responses and objective physiological data from the patients.
  • The Ohio State University is one of the leaders in medical research in the US.
  • This impactful collaborative study would support EmeTerm's role in managing nausea and vomiting.

Non-Surgical Treatment Relieves Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a form of nerve entrapment neuropathy, which is when one of the body's peripheral nerves is being pressed on or squeezed.

Key Points: 
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is a form of nerve entrapment neuropathy, which is when one of the body's peripheral nerves is being pressed on or squeezed.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common and widely known form of entrapment neuropathy, affecting about 3% of the U.S. population.
  • Surgery is often required to treat carpal tunnel syndrome when non-surgical methods, such as physical therapy or corticosteroid injections, are insufficient.
  • For this randomized control trial, Dr. Bose and colleagues enrolled a total of 63 patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.

HSS Study Reveals Why Men are More Likely to Be Offered Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

"Our study aimed to investigate if disparities in treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome exist," said Duretti Fufa, MD , HSS hand and upper extremity surgeon and senior author of the study.

Key Points: 
  • "Our study aimed to investigate if disparities in treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome exist," said Duretti Fufa, MD , HSS hand and upper extremity surgeon and senior author of the study.
  • Patients with severe symptoms are often offered carpal tunnel release , a minimally invasive surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the median nerve by cutting the carpal ligament.
  • For the study, Dr. Fufa and colleagues reviewed hospital records for 949 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome treated at HSS between February 2016 and October 2020.
  • "Overall, our findings suggest that increased utilization by males was largely explained by the fact that men were more likely to present with more severe carpal tunnel syndrome," Dr. Fufa said.

Reliefband® Launches Interchangeable Smart Watch Bands to Extend Compatibility to Apple and Samsung Watches

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Available now, the new watch bands are priced at $29.99 each and offered in two color choices (grey or black).

Key Points: 
  • Available now, the new watch bands are priced at $29.99 each and offered in two color choices (grey or black).
  • The watch bands can be configured to seamlessly attach to an Apple or Samsung watch.
  • With this interchangeable band, an Apple or Samsung watch is situated on top of a user's wrist with the Reliefband Sport aligned on the underside of the wrist so it can deliver side effect-free therapy.
  • Reliefband will demonstrate Reliefband Sport and new Reliefband Sport Watch Connectors at this week's Pepcom's Holiday Spectacular!

Reliefband® Expands Innovative Lineup of Nausea Prevention Products with General Availability of Reliefband® Sport

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reliefband , an innovator in wearable technology that prevents and treats nausea and vomiting symptoms, announced the availability of Reliefband Sport , a new IPX7-designated waterproof wearable therapeutic device.

Key Points: 
  • HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reliefband , an innovator in wearable technology that prevents and treats nausea and vomiting symptoms, announced the availability of Reliefband Sport , a new IPX7-designated waterproof wearable therapeutic device.
  • Reliefband Sport is a clinically proven wearable includes a built-in rechargeable battery that, when fully charged, will last 30 hours on the medium intensity level.
  • "With Reliefband Sport, we went even further by introducing an all-new waterproof model that provides 30 hours of use on a full charge.
  • The Reliefband Sport is priced at $229.99 and is available now direct from Reliefband.

Daniel Penello, M.D., M.B.A is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

In September 2020, Dr. Daniel Penello, a fellowship-trained and double Board-Certified orthopedic hand surgeon, was recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Prominent Surgeon in Hand Surgery.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2020, Dr. Daniel Penello, a fellowship-trained and double Board-Certified orthopedic hand surgeon, was recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Prominent Surgeon in Hand Surgery.
  • He was honored for his professional excellence and achievements with Alexander Orthopaedic Associates and his entrepreneurial success in developing Carpal Comfort.
  • As defined on the Carpal Comfort website, "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a nerve problem that occurs when the Median nerve is compressed within the Carpal Tunnel."
  • All Carpal Comfort products are inspired by actual patient needs and the recognized inadequacy of available treatment options for people suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.