Health Infographics

Grandmother wasn’t far off when she recognized the importance of basic beauty maintenance. While the propellants of certain beauty regiments are generally based around aesthetics, there are quite a number of health benefits to a person’s morning “beauty” ritual. eCellulitis.com takes a look at some of the old-school beauty secrets that also assist in healthy up-keeping.

On Jan. 6, millions of NFL fans saw one of the most-talked-about – and most-cringe-worthy – knee injuries in sports history. During a 2013 wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks, rookie Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III fell to the turf after twisting his right knee. Diagnosis: Serious damage to Griffin’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and medial meniscus.

Where you live and using certain household items could put you at a higher risk for cancer. This infographic highlights America’s cancer hotspots as well as household items that may cause cancer. Check it out below to learn more.

Health and safety is intended to protect us and our loved ones from the dangers of day to day life. But, more and more we see health and safety regulations being interpreted all too literally. Issues arise because of these foolish “word of the law” interpretations.

Approximately 48% of all intensive care unit patients have catheters at some point during their hospital stay in the United States. However, central lines, like any venous catheter, disrupt the integrity of the skin, which can cause deadly bloodstream infections. Studies show that 90% of catheter-related bloodstream infections occur with central lines. That’s why proper catheter insertion and maintenance is so important. Our curos disinfecting port protectors help with infection control in hospitals.

Have you heard of CyberKnife? This noninvasive cancer treatment option utilizes lasers to treat cancerous tissues and give the body the support it needs. Not only is this treatment safe, but it also results in a 93% disease-free survival rate after 5 years.

The common cold may be the most common reason for doctor visits, but back pain comes in at a close second. If you are one of those that is tired of dealing with chronic back pain, then you might consider orthopedic surgery as an option. Learn more in the following infographic.