Blood is usually drawn from a vein in your arm or other part of your body using a needle. To make it easier for the person who draws your blood (phlebotomist) to access your vein, wear a shirt with short sleeves or something with sleeves t...
This B-movie creature feature is one arachnophobes should be wary of. It features a whole lot of spiders, made by Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame. This one’s not all about fear, though. It features as much comedy as the horror stuff, and is also over and done in just o...
A month has rolled by and look what amazing work the Global Access to Information Network members have achieved! FragDenStaat: have been uncovering issues in the German medical system where patient symptoms are missed, hospitals are understaffed and the system is squeezed. mySociety: have been ...
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The patient can be considered in a coma at this stage. Overdose. When too much anesthetic is administered, vital functions such as breathing stop. Mechanical ventilation and other medications to regulate cardiovascular function and blood pressure become necessary at this point. Unlike a conventional...
This blood-streaked discharge is called bloody show. How can I tell if this is vaginal discharge or amniotic fluid? Regular discharge comes out sporadically in small amounts, but amniotic fluid leaks out continuously once your water breaks. Amniotic fluid is usually clear or slightly yellowish,...
The rapid oral fluid test is more likely to give you a false-positive result than other tests. If you get a positive result on a rapid oral test, your doctor will give you a blood test to confirm your diagnosis. Negative test results ...
If these treatments don’t work for a low-grade tear, or your doctor finds that you have a Grade 3 tear, you will probably need surgery. The goal of surgery is to remove or repair the meniscus. By doing this, you should have more stability in the knee and reduce the risk of arthrit...
“Our aim is to be forthright. Recognizing this doubling in risk is crucial. It doesn’t necessarily prescribe medication, but it certainly raises a cautionary flag, urging individuals to focus on non-pharmacological measures to reduce their blood pressure.” ...
People talk a lot about “cures” in the health industry but there’s a saying you probably heard from your grandparents that makes a lot more sense… “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” At The Truth About Cancer we talk a lot about what causes cancer, and the foods...