Microsurgical techniques combine the use of magnification with specialized operating tools to perform certain surgical procedures Microsurgical techniques combine the use of magnification with specialized operating tools to perform certain surgical procedures. Microscopes allow surgeons to examine structures such as small blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerve fibers that are barely visible to the naked …
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Sinus congestion and pain can be relieved at home by keeping your nasal passages moist and taking over-the-counter medications that help reduce inflammation Sinus congestion and pain can be relieved at home by keeping your nasal passages moist and taking over-the-counter medications that help reduce inflammation. What home remedies can help relieve sinus congestion? Keep your nasal passages and sinuses moist by: …
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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Studies report that the use of cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce the symptoms of COPD and improve breathing, such as shortness of breath. A study based on the neurophysiology of dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and the location of cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) states that cannabinoids will alleviate the unpleasantness of breathlessness in people without causing respiratory depression. Patients …
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