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You’ve probably heard of turning lemons into lemonade, but what about making ice cream out of a nutritional drink? One hospital did just that to help patients get the nourishment they need. Key Takeaways Nutritional supplements can help people who are at risk for malnutrition meet their dietary needs.One hospital devised a unique solution to help malnourished patients using an ice cream machine to turn nutritional drinks into tasty treats.Making high-quality nutrition palatable is vital to the physical and mental health of patients of all ages, but especially for those at risk for malnutrition because they are older or in the hospital....

Few people have a more central role in sleep medicine than the sleep tech. What is a sleep technician or sleep technologist? What sort of job training is required to become a sleep tech? Learn about the role of a sleep tech - including the career features, training required, and salary—and whether it might be the right job for you. What Is a Sleep Tech? Sleep techs are trained professionals who work in a sleep laboratory conducting sleep studies, review the results, and creates summary reports that guide the care of patients....

Tamoxifen and other hormone therapy drugs can cause bone and joint pain as a side effect. For some people taking these drugs as treatment for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, the pain can have a severe impact on quality of life. Fortunately, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and other treatments are available to help you manage this side effect. Given the importance of hormone therapy, finding an effective way to manage bone pain and other side effects of hormone therapy is critical to remaining on it for the prescribed five years or more....

Many people may not realize it, but the only safe way to view a solar eclipse is through special solar filters. Your eyes and vision are one of your most precious senses. It may not seem possible, but damaging your eyes by simply looking up at a solar eclipse is extremely likely. Wearing special “eclipse glasses” is strongly recommended for viewing a solar eclipse. The American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests using a handheld solar viewer, special-purpose solar filters, or other ISO-certified filters if you plan to view a solar eclipse for even a short period of time....

Retinoblastoma symptoms include a crossed eye, different colored eyes, and decreased vision. A parent may notice something is amiss when they take a photograph with a flash and, instead of appearing red in the photo as it typically would, the child’s pupil in one or both eyes looks white or pink. Other signs range from eye pain and vision problems to lazy eye and pupil issues, as well as bleeding or bulging, in some cases....

It’s well known that anti-depressants can have sexual side effects. They can lead to problems with: Desire Arousal Ejaculation Orgasm These sexual problems are most associated with the use of two drug classes—selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)—used to treat depression and other mood disorders. Very early on in the development of SSRIs, it was discovered that these medications can cause difficulties with ejaculation. In fact, these medications are actually sometimes prescribed for men who have problems with premature ejaculation....

Boils look like really big pimples and are pus-filled abscesses. They can be the size of a kernel of corn or grow bigger than a golf ball. Often, they are warmer than the skin around them. Boils form in skin infected by: Staphylococcus aureus MRSA Group A streptococcus Some people believe any skin boil is related to a spider bite due to the fact that many spider bites on the internet resemble a boil from MRSA or group A Strep....

Stage 4 prostate cancer is the most advanced stage of the disease. It means that cancer has spread beyond the prostate to distant areas of the body. Learn more about this stae, what treatments are available, and the prognosis. Understanding Staging The most common staging system used with prostate cancer is the TNM staging system. Another system used by some hospitals and healthcare providers is the Jewett staging system which breaks down tumors into stage A to stage D....

Whooping cough (pertussis) is often overlooked when kids are coughing, both because many parents think that this vaccine-preventable infection is no longer a problem for kids. Even when they do, they simply look for classic whooping cough symptoms, such as coughing spells or fits that end in a “whoop” sound. Unfortunately, whooping cough is on the rise, with increasing rates of infection in many states. By the time kids get to the point that they are having coughing fits, they are usually far into their whooping cough infection....

When you’re learning about treatment options for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, you’re likely to come across the term “reuptake inhibitors.” It describes a type of antidepressant that we’re commonly prescribed, including the FDA-approved fibromyalgia medications Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Savella (milnacipran). But do you understand what reuptake means? When you first start learning about reuptake inhibitors, it can be confusing—we know these conditions are believed to involve low levels of the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine, so taking something that inhibits them sounds counterintuitive....

Each week, Verywell explains a term from health, medicine, science, or technology. Word of the Week: Pallor How to say it: Pallor (pal-LORE) What it means: Paleness; a sickly look in the face. Where it comes from: In Latin pallor, meaning “loss of color.” Where you might see or hear it: When you are sick, someone might tell you that you look pale or do not have your normal rosy color on your face....

Foot orthotics are shoe inserts that can be custom-made to prescribed specifications or purchased “off-the-shelf.” Custom-made orthotics are generally considered more effective and of higher quality than prefabricated foot orthotics. Custom-made foot orthotics can: Correct an abnormal walking pattern or gait Reduce pain Provide support Prevent or protect against worsening foot deformity Provide better positioning (foot alignment) Relieve pressure on a certain area of the foot Improve the overall mechanics of the foot and lower extremity How Are Custom Foot Orthotics Made?...

If you’ve got a peanut allergy, finding a peanut-free alternative to the peanut butter sandwich can be a challenge. There’s something very satisfying about the combination of creamy (or crunchy) peanut butter and jelly on fresh bread, and if you were diagnosed with your peanut allergy after you were introduced to PB&Js, you may feel quite deprived without your favorite sandwich. Fortunately, though, there are some decent peanut butter alternatives, not to mention some additional options that may not have occurred to you....

Arcus senilis, also sometimes known as arcus senilis corneae, is a white or gray opaque ring or arc that develops around the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the clear, dome-like structure in the front part of the eye that is made of six different layers and normally transparent. The cornea delivers a large part of the refracting power for the eye so that light rays will properly focus on to the retina....

Cold sores—also known as fever blisters—are not caused by the common cold but they are related. They are caused by a different type of virus known as herpes. Typically, cold sores on the mouth are caused by herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), while herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2) causes sores in the genital area. However, it is possible for either virus to cause sores in either area. Overview Nearly everyone has the HSV-1 virus inside their body by the time they reach 10 years old....

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes occurred in the United States in 2018, and 36,560 people died as a result of these accidents. Often, and for varying reasons, surviving family members or friends erect an ad hoc, a spontaneous memorial at or near the scene of the fatal accident, such as the one pictured above, in honor or in memory of their loved ones....

The symptoms of Burkitt lymphoma depend on what type a person has. The most common form of the disease is the endemic, or African, form. It’s found mainly in central Africa and typically occurs in children who contract the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a type of herpes virus that is one of the most common viruses in the world. Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma is the most common type in the United States and Europe....

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law ratified by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to prohibit discrimination based on a person’s disabilities. Under the ADA, people with disabilities are provided legal protection from discrimination in the workplace, in public facilities and services, in state and local government, and in telecommunications. The ADA specifically defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity....

Cervical ectropion is a noncancerous condition that occurs when the endocervix (the canal of the cervix) turns outward, exposing the cells that normally reside inside the cervix to the acidic vaginal environment. The everted or inside-out parts of the endocervix appear red, raw, and are often covered with a yellow discharge—this can be visualized by a doctor during a pelvic exam using a speculum. You may have heard cervical ectropion being called cervical erosion....

More hospitalized patients are reporting cognitive symptoms from COVID-19 infection. But their risk for developing long-term neuropsychiatric and neurological complications is not so different from people who go to the hospital for heart problems, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Key Takeaways People with long COVID have similar rates of psychiatric diagnoses and neuropsychiatric symptoms as people who recovered from a heart attack.While most people recovering from COVID-19 infection had poor cognitive performance after hospital discharge, their symptoms improved after 6 months....