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Perimortem cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical surgery done on a pregnant woman who is in cardiac arrest. Cesarean delivery is a surgical procedure of delivering an infant from a pregnant woman through an incision on her abdomen and uterus. Perimortem cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical surgery done on a pregnant woman who is …

3 ways to treat chilblains on fingers Three ways to treat chilblains on your fingers include taking lifestyle measures, medications, and light therapy. Three ways to treat chilblains on fingers include: Lifestyle measures: Gradually warm your hands by moving to a warmer place, wearing warm gloves, or using hand warmers. Avoid rubbing, massaging, or scratching your hands. Avoid direct heat …

Generic Name: bisacodyl Brand Names: Dulcolax, Correctol, BisacEvac, Bisacolax, Codulax, Alophen, Feen A Mint, Fleet Stimulant Laxative, Laxit, Modane, Dulcolax for Women Drug Class: Laxatives, Stimulant What is bisacodyl, and what is it used for? Bisacodyl is a laxative medication available over-the-counter to treat occasional constipation and irregularity in bowel movement, in both adults and children. Bisacodyl is also used for …

Women can have muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia; however, it is more common in men than in women. Women can have muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia. The condition, however, is more common in men than in women. Muscle dysmorphia is more common in teens and young adults. Studies report that it affects about 0.5 percent of all men although these data are …

Generic Name: multivitamins Brand Names: Folgard, Natalins Rx, Nestabs CBF, Nestabs FA Drug Class: Vitamins, Combos What are multivitamins, and what are they used for? Multivitamins are a combination of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, each of which plays different roles in maintaining good health and normal functioning of the body. Multivitamins are available in many different combinations, but the most …

Substance abuse vs. substance dependence Substance abuse is the use of drugs or alcohol to the point where it causes problems in your life. Substance dependence (addiction) is when you are unable to quit using drugs or alcohol. Chances are good that you have heard the terms substance abuse and substance dependence, but did you know that they aren’t the same thing? …

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 the head, neck, sides 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 …

Know how ADHD affects your child ADHD generally causes inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Discipline a tween with ADHD by setting clear rules, having reasonable expectations, and reinforcing positive behavior. Parenting tweens with ADHD can feel overwhelming. Tweens are growing up and learning to become independent, but they also live with symptoms they can’t control. But there are tips for parenting …

Praise – be encouraging Being a parent comes with its share of challenges and woes. The 5 positive parenting skills are to be encouraging, be responsive, set the example, set boundaries, and be interactive. Being a parent comes with its share of challenges and woes. As if times were not challenging enough, the pandemic and political climate have made day-to-day …