The article features a test that can be used to recognize if someone is having a stroke. It describes the symptoms that can be observed from a stroke suspect's face, arm and speech while performing the F.A.S.T. test. The ar...
The mean age for a lacunar stroke is age 65. They tend to happen more frequently in older people. The younger you are when you have one, the less likely you are to have a disability afterward. Those who have cardiovascular disease anddepressionafter a lacunar stroke are also more likely t...
Heat stroke can cause an extremely high body temperature (over 103°), rapid pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and hot, dry skin that won't sweat. It also can cause a person to lose consciousness. It's called "heat stroke" because people can exhibit symptoms, such as slurred ...
If you have diabetes, or someone you know has the condition, knowing how to recognize and respond to a diabetic emergency can be a lifesaver. Following the diabetes management plan you created with your doctor can help you avoid diabetic emergencies. Diabetic Emergency FAQs What are the types ...
However, many people experiencing it often fail to receive prompt treatment because they cannot recognize the symptoms. To solve this problem, doctors now advise patients to remember FAST: Facial droop, smile Arm weakness Speech difficulty (including slurred speech) ...
"I would not want anyone to have a stroke when they can recognize their risk factors and do something about it before an incident occurs," she said. Donulaé works with the Detroit Stroke Coalition, which is teaming up with Wayne Health and other organizations, to offer free health screening...
"recognize that you will make mistakes and shift how you approach different challenges," she advises. "in swim, my coach would tell me to change my stroke, and then i would analyze my mistakes and make small changes to my technique. similarly, i learned how to balance my time b...
Many of the effects of drinking every day can be reversed through early intervention but become harder to treat with time. It’s critical to recognize alcohol abuse and treat alcoholism as early as possible to avoid irreversible damage to the brain and body. ...
Whether you’re relaxing on the beach, riding your bike or mowing the lawn, ortrying to sleep without air conditioningthe heat can get to you. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke, so you can recognize right away when it’s time to...
Some CSIs only work in the field — they collect the evidence and then pass it to the forensics lab. In this case, the CSI must still possess a good understanding of forensic science in order to recognize the specific value of various types of evidence in the field. But in many cases,...