Morning sickness is a common problem, but it can sometimes take away the excitement of being pregnant. Here are 12 tips for fighting off morning sickness while it lasts Morning sickness is a common problem, but it can sometimes take away the excitement of being pregnant. Here are 12 tips for fighting off morning sickness …
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Generic Name: dopamine Brand Names: Intropin (discontinued) Drug Class: Inotropic Agents What is dopamine, and what is it used for? Dopamine is a medication administered intravenously to correct imbalances in the blood circulation dynamics (hemodynamics) due to shock, including low blood pressure (hypotension), low cardiac output, and poor perfusion of vital organs. Hemodynamic imbalance can be caused by conditions such …
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Generic Name: diethylcarbamazine Brand Names: Hetrazan (discontinued) Drug Class: Anthelmintics What is diethylcarbamazine, and what is it used for? Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of medications known as anthelmintics used to treat filarial diseases caused by parasitic worm infections. Filarial diseases are caused by the larvae of microscopic thread-like worms (filariae) which are transmitted through the bites of blood-feeding insects …
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What is a detox program? A detox is a diet that claims to get rid of toxins from your body, help you use to lose weight, and improve your health. You should not detox your body, but instead support your body with healthy eating habits and maintain an active lifestyle. Are detoxes and cleanses safe? Detoxification is an important part …
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“Normal” pooping in babies When it comes to pooping and babies, you should be concerned with frequency and consistency. Babies may struggle with pooping due to dehydration, they anticipate discomfort or pain, or they experience infant dyschezia. New babies have a lot to adjust to once they leave the womb. As your new baby begins a diet of breastmilk or …
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Chordomas are cancerous and sometimes fatal tumors that have a median survival rate of seven years. Chordomas are cancerous and sometimes fatal tumors. In the United States, the median survival rate is currently seven years. At 5 years, the total survival rate is 68 percent At 10 years, the rate is 40 percent Chordoma prognosis is generally determined by the …
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The focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) tool is used in blunt and penetrating trauma to determine whether surgery is necessary The focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) tool is used in blunt and penetrating trauma to determine whether surgery is necessary. The main purpose of the FAST test is to detect the presence of free intraperitoneal fluid. …
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Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the kidney, ureter, and part of the bladder. It is used to treat transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the kidney, ureter, and part of the bladder. This procedure is typically used in the treatment of kidney or ureter transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). How is …
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Palate reconstructive surgery is an invasive procedure done to correct or repair any abnormality in the hard and soft palate. Palate reconstructive surgery is an invasive procedure done to correct or repair any abnormality in the hard and soft palate. Palate reconstructive surgery is done to correct: Cleft lip and cleft palate (birth defects that develop when the left and …
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Diarrhea may be a sign that your labor will start within 24-48 hours, but there are other more reliable signs that labor is approaching. Diarrhea during third-trimester pregnancy can be a sign that your labor is going to start within 24 to 48 hours if you're close to your due date. However, this is not as reliable as some other signs …
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