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Due to a higher blood flow in the head and neck than in the rest of the body, 40 to 45 percent of body heat is lost through the head and neck. The body constantly generates and radiates heat to its surroundings. The body loses most of its heat when submerged in cold water from …

Thrombosis in arteriovenous (AV) fistula occurs when blood does not flow smoothly through the fistula, artery, or vein due to narrowing of the blood vessel Thrombosis in arteriovenous (AV) fistula occurs when blood does not flow smoothly through the fistula, artery, or vein due to narrowing of the blood vessel. This narrowing is called stenosis, and it can cause the …

Generic Name: mannitol Brand Name: Osmitrol Drug Class: Diuretics, Osmotic Agents What is mannitol, and what is it used for? Mannitol is a diuretic medication that promotes urination and is administered intravenously to reduce intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure from fluid buildup. Mannitol is used to treat acute kidney failure in the phase of reduced urine output (oliguric phase), to …

Although rare, rhabdomyomas are the most common type of heart tumor in children. A cardiac tumor is a growth that occurs in the heart. Heart tumors in children are uncommon, affecting just approximately one percent of newborns. Rhabdomyomas are the most common type of heart tumor in children.  Rhabdomyomas account for more than 60 percent of pediatric cardiac tumors. A …

The placenta in pregnancy The placenta is the supply chain and waste disposal for the baby in your womb. After studying a few second-trimester and hundreds of third-trimester placentas from women with Covid-19, researchers determined the virus causes significant destruction within this vital organ. Covid-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by a strain of the coronavirus. This strain is …

Nearly 75 percent of lateral neck biopsies done in patients older than 40 years of age are cancerous. Most neck masses are noncancerous, but persistent, continuously growing neck mass requires a neck biopsy. Nearly 75 percent of lateral neck biopsies done in patients older than 40 years of age are cancerous. This is because only suspicious neck masses are biopsied. …

A combination of various drug addiction therapies works hand in hand to make treatment effective, which is often tailored to a patient’s specific requirements. Various types of drug addiction treatment programs are available. However, the patient may find it difficult to select the one that is beneficial for them. In reality, not one type of treatment but a combination of …

About 20 percent of breast biopsies performed in the U.S. each year are cancerous, which means four out of every five biopsies are cancer-free. A lump or mass developed in the breast may be cancerous or benign. A biopsy of the lump confirms if the mass is benign or cancerous. Breast biopsies are performed on over a million women in …

What are sleep disorders? Sleep disorders in children happen when they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep at night. The 5 types of sleep disorders in children are sleep apnea, parasomnias, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome, and restless leg syndrome. A full night’s sleep is important for your child’s health. It helps the body save energy, heal, and develop. However, sleep disorders in …

Healthy digestion comes from healthy eating Your digestive system digests your food and fuels your body. Improve your digestion fast by eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, eating mindfully, sleeping, reducing stress, and implementing other strategies. Your digestive system digests your food and fuels your body. It provides nutrients and energy for activity, growth, and repair. A healthy diet and …