PROTECTION OF SOLDIERS’ FEET BY COPPER OXIDE IMPREGNATED SOCKS
Posted by onSoldiers’ fungal and bacterial infections, especially in their feet, cause significant reduction in their performance. Copper has potent antifungal and antibacterial properties. Copper is also an essential trace element vital for the normal function of...
RESOLUTION OF SKIN MALADIES OF THE TRAPPED CHILEAN MINERS
Posted by onIn August 2010, a collapse occurred in a mine in Chile, trapping 33 miners about 700 m below ground. The miners were discovered 17 days later via a drilled borehole. The underground conditions were very...
REDUCING THE RISK OF SKIN PATHOLOGIES IN DIABETICS BY USING COPPER IMPREGNATED SOCKS
Posted by onDiabetic individuals frequently suffer from skin pathologies, especially in their feet. Co-existing peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy exacerbate the capacity of these individuals to cope with infections, minor cuts and wounds, often leading to hard...