Stressing the importance of early detection, he said timely screening can help identify musculoskeletal complications before ...

A rare disorder that causes babies to be born with extra fingers and toes and a range of birth defects has been identified in new research co-led by the University of Leeds. The disorder, which has ...

Although uncommon, blood clots can form in the finger. They may appear as a small, discolored lump under the skin. A collection of blood can also form under the fingernail, commonly due to injury such ...

Numbness in the pinky finger may result from pressure or damage to the nerves, the use of certain medications, and other issues. In some cases, resting the hand, wrist, or arm may ease symptoms of a ...

Finger agnosia is the inability to recognize and distinguish your fingers or someone else’s. It may appear alone or it may be combined with other conditions as part of Gerstmann syndrome. Agnosia is ...

Most people are polite enough not to say anything if they notice my hands. My fingers, raw and red and sometimes bleeding, are justifiably the cause of curiosity, if not outright concern. I am ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...