There are reports of infection following fish pedicure. However, careful attention to details is important when trying to assessing risk for the general population.
Take the story of Victoria Curthoys. The
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Cleaning procedure for whirlpool pedicure foot spas, self-contained foot basins, sinks and pedicure bowls are in the Illinois Administrative Code (Title 68, Section 1175.115c). It states that after each use:
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Physicians are to be the authority on promoting and restoring health.
This trust was exploited decades ago when actors appeared in magazines dressed as doctors to promote smoking. This marketing ploy
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As the temperature drops and winter approaches, just the phrase "polar vortex" can make a person shiver. However, those with Raynaud's phenomenon have to be especially careful.
Named after French physician
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A fish pedicure involves patrons dipping their feet in a tub of water filled with small fish called Garra rufa. Garra rufa eat the dead skin, leaving newer skin exposed.
The
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An investigation by the television show 20/20 found that some nail salons are unsanitary. In one case, high levels of tuberculosis-related bacteria were identified in footbaths. The owner admitted that
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Use of technology, including electronic medical records and digital radiographs, enhances our ability to deliver health care services efficiently in accordance with the goals outlined in the Affordable Care Act
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