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How to Find a Doctor for Testosterone Treatment
Doctors prescribe testosterone treatments--where patients receive doses of the male hormone through injections, gels or patches--for a variety of conditions. Depending on the nature of the condition and the need for a specialist's care, finding a doctor for testosterone treatment is a fairly easy pr
How to Apply an Elastic Bandage
Elastic bandages are used to apply evenly distributed pressure over an injured location. Usually used to treat muscle sprains and strains, elastic bandages help minimize swelling that may occur with these types of injuries. You can prevent injury by using elastic bandages where needed or help your
Bolster vs. NPWT For Securing STSGs in Trauma Patients
Bolsters may be more cost effective, but are they as clinically effective as NPWT?
Paediatric Arrhythmias in the Emergency Department
Learn more on the epidemiology, management and outcomes of pediatric arrhythmias in the ED.
Transfusion Services Requirements for Emergency Rooms
Blood transfusions can save a patient's life when proper procedures are followed.culot sanguin image by Stef Run from Fotolia.comThe health and wellness of a patient depends on receiving the correct blood type during a transfusion, an activity that could prove harmful or fatal if not...
Surgical Robotic Instruments
Surgical robotics is the use of machines and robots to assist and perform surgical procedures using minimally invasive surgery, or MIS. There are several ways that robotic instruments are used in today's medical field. Some help in teleoperation, surgical assessment, biomechanics and even surgical s
Laser Acne Therapy
Acne is a skin condition typically appearing around puberty that can last well into adulthood and affect all skin types. Acne lesions appear when blocked oil glands in the skin become inflamed and the gland or hair follicle ruptures. Hormonal changes also trigger acne breakouts. Research has found
Reason to Believe: Will ACO's Solve Healthcare's Ills?
Medical groups around the country are jumping on the ACO bandwagon, and there's a cautious sense of optimism regarding the initiative's success.
Cons of Wearing an Occlusal Splint
An occlusal splint is used to treat teeth grinding.teeth image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comAn occlusal splint is a mouth appliance that is used to stop bruxism, the act of grinding teeth together. The mouth guard also is used to protect dental work and treat jaw disorders. It is a...
Alcohol Use and Misuse, Self-Harm and Subsequent Mortality
How often is alcohol involved in acts of self-harm? Is alcohol abuse associated with a greater risk of repetitive harm and death in these patients?
Stimulation of Wound Healing by n-3 Fatty Acids
Should fatty acids be used to speed up wound healing?
Physicians: Private Practice Vs. Hospital Employed
Doctors trying to decide whether to work in private practice or in a hospital setting must research their options carefully. There are many factors to consider, such as cost, earnings, desired responsibilities and what type of experience they wish to provide to their patients. Knowing the pros and
How to Find Retired Doctors
Once a doctor retires, most patients move on and start seeing another physician. However, there are a number of reasons why you might need to find a doctor who has retired. You may need to locate your old medical records. You might have a question about a specific treatment your former doctor recomm
Pan Scan for Trauma Patients Without Injury Signs: A Viewpoint
Commentary on a study on whole body imaging for trauma patients published May 2006 in the Archives of Surgery.
What Are the Treatments for Burns Caused by Scalding Water?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 4,000 individuals are burned every year from scalding hot water in the home. A health care provider should see any burn that causes blisters to rise or penetrates deeply into the skin layers. You can treat first-degree burns (where the area
Pressure Ulcers Colonized by MRSA as Bacteremia Reservoir
Are your patients with pressure ulcers hosting a MRSA party - and inviting everyone?
How to Find a Board Certified Physician
When searching for a new physician, many patients want someone with board certification. Though physicians can legally practice medicine without this certification, achieving it indicates successful completion of subspecialty tests, peer reviews, fellowships and medical residency. Even after achievi
Antibiotics, Bronchodilator for Acute Bronchitis in the ED
Antibiotics are over-prescribed in many cases of acute bronchitis in the ED -- why?
Weight Reducing Operations for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Commentary on a study on the effect of gastric bypass vs sleeve gastrectomy on patients with type 2 diabetes, published February 2011 in the Archives of Surgery.