A broken wrist is among the most common broken bones. In fact, wrist fractures are the most commonly broken bone in patients under 65 years of age (after that age, hip fractures become the most common broken bone). About 1 of every 6 fractures treated in emergency rooms is a wrist fracture. Usually, when a healthcare provider is describing a wrist fracture, he or she is referring to a fracture of the radius (one of two forearm bones)....
The prescription medication desmopressin (sometimes called DDAVP) is a drug that mimics a naturally occurring hormone in the body and is used to treat nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, as well as other conditions. If behavioral treatments fail, desmopressin is the most effective drug to help children stop wetting the bed. What is desmopressin, how does it work, and what are its potential side effects? Uses Desmopressin is used most often to treat bedwetting in children who are older than age 5....
If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, you may know that not too long ago, making a simple phone call was a real challenge. If you were lucky, you lived in an area with volunteer relay services. But it could take hours to make a phone call because of the long line of callers ahead of you. When no relay service for the deaf was available, you had to rely on the kindness of hearing friends or relatives....
A wet dream, also known as nocturnal emission, is a spontaneous orgasm during sleep that causes a male to ejaculate (“cum”) and a female to orgasm and secrete vaginal fluids. A wet dream is a perfectly normal occurrence, especially during the teenage years or when an adult has an extended period of sexual abstinence (not having sex). This article explains what wet dreams are and what causes them in males and females....
Not only are injectable dermal fillers the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S., but they also can be used as a no-surgery facelift option. Known as the liquid facelift or the filler facelift, it promises a more youthful appearance with no downtime, no anesthesia, and no going under the knife. Basically, during a liquid facelift, fillers are injected underneath the skin to fill in and relax facial lines and wrinkles, and to plump up and re-contour facial features, as well as reduce the appearance of sagging skin....
Zellweger syndrome is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that affects peroxisomes, organelles found in almost all body cells. Peroxisomes are responsible for many important cell processes, including energy metabolism, which means that Zellweger syndrome can severely impact the body. Learn about how Zellweger syndrome affects the body, plus treatment and genetic counseling options. Zellweger Spectrum Disorders Zellweger syndrome is the most severe of a group of disorders called Zellweger spectrum disorders....
Salad for lunch seems like the perfect cholesterol-friendly option – but adding the wrong toppings and dressings to your greens can totally cancel out the health benefits. Many restaurant and takeout salads, while they may appear healthy, are filled with problematic fats, fried foods, fatty meats, and other cholesterol bombs, so it’s crucial to be selective when ordering from a menu. It’s easier to avoid saturated and trans fats, add high-fiber toppings, and choose cholesterol-lowering ingredients at home, of course, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a meal out....
Sundowning, or sundown syndrome, is a form of confusion that may occur in elderly patients including those with various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. It is characterized as the confusion that begins late in the day and often carries into the night. The cause of sundowning is unknown, but factors that may contribute to it include: Fatigue Low blood sugar Low lighting and increased shadows combined with low vision An upset in circadian rhythm — our internal, biological clock — causing disturbed sleep patterns Confusion in regards to dreams and reality Moving to a new environment or hospitalization While sundowning is most common among people with dementia, it can also affect people without dementia when they are coping with the aftermath of anesthesia or other medical issues....
The history of lupus is divided into three periods. Classical This period was marked by the first description of the cutaneous disorder; it is also when the term “lupus” was coined. Thirteenth Century physician Rogerius thought that facial lesions caused by the disease looked like wolf bites, hence the name “lupus” that means wolf in Latin. Neoclassical This period began in 1872. This period is marked by the description of the disease’s systemic or disseminated manifestations, made by Moriz Kaposi, a student and son-in-law of the Austrian dermatologist Ferdinand von Hebra....
Amoxil (amoxicillin) is an antibiotic often prescribed by pediatricians as a treatment for childhood bacterial infections. Amoxil is a brand of amoxicillin, which comes in other brands like Moxatag, as well as in generic formulations. What Amoxil Is Used For Amoxil is usually recommended as a first-line treatment for many common infections that affect kids. It is most commonly used to treat children with ear infections, pneumonia, sinusitis, and strep throat....
Those who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome may have issues getting through the workday or workweek. You may be wondering if you can keep working if you have one of these conditions, or is it better to quit and go on disability? The problems you may be having with work are similar to what a lot of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome go through. Monday isn’t bad, but by Wednesday you’re longing for the weekend, and when the weekend comes you can’t do much but try to rest up for Monday....
Carboxytherapy is the injection of carbon dioxide gas underneath the skin. This treatment is used to reduce cellulite, stretch marks, and dark circles under the eyes. It can also be used as part of treatment for wound healing. Carbon dioxide brings additional oxygen into the area and dilates the blood vessels where it is injected to improve the overall appearance of your skin. This article discusses the benefits, side effects, and results that can be achieved from carboxytherapy....
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition determined that children with colorectal cancer don’t tend to fare as well as adults with the disease. The researchers attributed this prognosis to two factors. They found that tumors in children are more aggressive than those in adults, and due to stigmas that colorectal cancer is an elderly disease, kids tend to be diagnosed later than adults. How Common Is Colorectal Cancer in Children?...
It started with a commitment from 40 countries. But now, the governments of 50 countries have signed on to reduce the impact of their healthcare systems on the climate. Key Takeaways More than 50 countries have pledged to improve or develop climate-resilient, sustainable low-carbon healthcare systems.Five percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the global healthcare industry, but in the United States, it is 8.5%.Healthcare companies like Kaiser Permanente and others have already started reducing their carbon footprint....
Dental dams are thin, flexible pieces of latex or polyurethane used as a barrier between the mouth and the vagina or anus during oral sex. Like external and internal condoms, they’re designed to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and should be used only once. Ready-to-use dental dams can be purchased online or at some drug stores; you also can make a DIY dental dam out of an external or internal condom....
Many of the behavioral concerns that arise in Alzheimer’s and other dementia have specific environmental or external causes—that is, these behaviors are triggered by the setting of the person, as opposed to something the person is experiencing, such as pain. In order to effectively address and reduce some of those challenging behaviors, we need to first consider what might be causing the person to behave that way. One way to approach this is to look at what’s happening around, and outside of, the person with dementia....
If someone has neck pain after a significant injury, you should always suspect a cervical (C) spine injury. Whether they truly have one or not, holding the C-spine is imperative in these cases, as the cervical vertebrae (spine bones of the neck) could be shifted or damaged if the neck is twisted, compressed, or hyperextended. A fracture or displacement of the C-spine—whether the result of the initial injury or a lack of immobilization after it occurred—can press on or cut the spinal cord....
Whether or not to have a baby is a major decision for any woman. The decision is made even more complicated if a woman has arthritis and must deal with physical pain and physical limitations. According to the University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, you must ask yourself: Are you ready to have a baby?Is your arthritis well-controlled?Will your child inherit arthritis?Will arthritis affect your pregnancy?Will pregnancy affect your arthritis?...
“Habba Syndrome” is a term coined by Saad F. Habba, M.D. Dr. Habba has postulated the theory that diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) and functional diarrhea are catch-all terms for other identifiable medical conditions. According to Dr. Habba, one potential cause of these diarrhea symptoms would be that of a gallbladder that is intact but dysfunctional. It is this gallbladder dysfunction that he has labeled as “Habba Syndrome.” It is important to note that “Habba Syndrome” is not recognized as a disease, but only a description of the observations of Dr....
Every open heart surgery presents the risk of complications. These risks are specific to the procedure being performed, in addition to the general risks of surgery and the risks associated with anesthesia. The risks vary from one type of heart surgery to another (including coronary artery bypass grafting, congenital defect repair, valve repairs and more), and may be higher if the heart is stopped and blood is pumped by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine rather than by the heart during the procedure....
