As you suit up, for work or perhaps a summer wedding, you might notice a small detail as you button up your jacket — a rogue buttonhole near the notch of the lapel. The buttonless buttonhole is ...

Take a look at the placket on your favorite shirt, the part that has all the buttons. There’s a good chance that most of the holes are stitched vertically. But if you look carefully, you might notice ...

Buttonhole cannulation is associated with a higher risk for vascular access-related infection than rope-ladder cannulation in patients on in-center hemodialysis, according to a published study.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The buttonhole technique for vascular access is safe for home hemodialysis as long as ...

Yes. In fact, Worth & Worth still makes hats with a button on an elastic cord for windy days. Buttoning down my hat is a fabulous affectation I’ve been practicing since long before the turn of the ...

<#comment>What is the point of a buttonhole on the suit lapel? Is it really important? In the world of bespoke suits, nothing is done without reason. The lapel hole, a button hole on your suit lapel ...

Yes, I certainly would. Accent stitching has long been a way to add a touch of personality to dark, plain jackets. Italian luxury designers such as Isaia often outline one buttonhole on a jacket or ...

Arteriovenous fistulas are commonly cannulated using the rope-ladder technique, which can be difficult to use if the fistula is short, or if the patient finds cannulation stressful. The buttonhole ...

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