doctors have for colorectal cancer and bowel diseases. knowledge is power when it comes to any health procedure, and knowing what to anticipate will make things less worrisome. here's what to expect before, during, and after a colonoscopy. 1. um, how do i know if i need a colonoscopy?
We all know how to perform the technical aspects of our roles as nurses. But we know, secretly, we are incrementally better at some roles or procedures than we are others. We might even be slightly better than our peers at a particular “thing” – and here’s the rub – WE ALL HAVE...
Here’s some information on colonoscopy alternatives. I put mine off for a long time. Don’t be like me: when your doctor says go get one, go get one. It’s not all that bad. A good piece on how sleep helps our brains. Finally don’t listen to the TikTok folks. Experts say ...
I think this is wonderful and I am delighted that kids know their gender at younger ages. It took me 43 years to realise I was non-binary and I would have loved to know my identity at a younger age as my identity is liberating. Sadly not everyone sees coming out as a liberation. ...
Andre, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor. ...
This year’s goal crystallized on January 2nd, emerging from a moment of pure exhaustion. I’d just survived two weeks of intense holiday people-ing with Yvan’s family, and my first-ever colonoscopy had just been rescheduled – after I’d already fasted for half the day. I was tired, ...
These include a colonoscopy, which is used to visually examine the lining of the large intestine. Other screening methods include virtual colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and double contrast barium. Recommended screenings: The American Cancer Society recommends that beginning at age 50, men at ...
Here are some things you should know before you invest money on another skin-firming product. Bottom line: You won’t likely be satisfied if you expect a jar to produce effects comparable to a facelift. Despite the claims, a skin-firming lotion will at most have minor benefits. There’s ...
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“He’s in a better place.”, “At least you have his children to give you solace.”“I know how you feel—both my parents died.”“I went through the same thing when I got divorced.”“Don’t worry, you’re still young. You’ll find a new man.”“God only gives you what yo...