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How to Test a Defibrillator

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Portable defibrillators or automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are devices used to shock a person's heart back into rhythm if he is in cardiac arrest. These devices have become increasingly popular over the last several years, so it is common to see them in public places like schools, office bu

How to Reheat Styrofoam

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Styrofoam, a brand of polystyrene, is a plastic that is often used in the food industry to insulate warm foods and for food storage. Takeout food containers, egg cartons, and disposable dishware are typical polystyrene products. Styrofoam may appear hard and rigid, but it can break easily to expose

Are High Triglycerides Making Me Tired?

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Having high triglycerides alone don't make you tired, but conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disease that raise triglyceride levels, can make you feel drained and tired.Prompt treatment of these medical problems, paying stricter attention to what you eat and eliminating bad help habi

Who Can Drive After a Stroke?

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Wondering if it's OK for someone you know to drive a car after they've had a stroke? A few simple tests at the doctor's office can help determine who is more likely to be a safe driver after a stroke.

Natural Treatment of Poor Leg Blood Circulation

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Poor leg circulation can cause cold feet, tingling or even edema. After you have visited your physician and have determined that the cause of your poor circulation is not dangerous, there are some things you can do to help your circulation improve naturally. Improving your circulation will help you

Which Foods Contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids?

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Although there are omega-3 fatty acid-containing supplements available, there are also plenty of foods containing this healthy fat. This article discussees foods containing omega-3 fatty acids and how to include them in your diet.

Renal Stent Placement Procedures

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A blockage of one or both of the arteries supplying the kidneys, a condition known as renal artery stenosis, can cause serious damage to those vital organs and in extreme cases lead to kidney failure. To quickly remove such blockages and help to prevent their return, doctors use a form of angioplast

Ankle Peak Systolic Velocity

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Investigators sought to determine whether ankle peak systolic velocity (APSV) can predict nonhealing in diabetic foot lesions.

Good Cholesterol Foods for a Diet

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Cholesterol has a bad reputation, but there is actually one type of it that we need. LDL, known as the "bad cholesterol," is responsible for raising blood pressure, thickening the blood, preventing proper blood circulation and is a key component in heart disease. However, HDL, the so-called "good ch

Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems-Topic Overview

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Problems with sexual function in people with Parkinson's disease are common. Muscle stiffness and movement may make sexual activity difficult. Depression or anxiety may result in a loss of interest in sex or,in men,erection problems. These often can be improved by treatment with medicine. ...

How to Calculate Constant Rate Infusion

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Calculating constant rate infusion is a procedure routinely done in hospitals and veterinary clinics. Constant rate infusion is delivering the continuous intravenous supply of medication, usually through a computerized delivery device, to maintain constant blood levels of medication. Examples of dru

The History of the Black Death

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The Black Death was one of the deadliest epidemics in recorded history. Often referred as bubonic plague because of the sores (buboes) that appeared on the neck and groin of the victims, the disease has a morbid and pervasive history beginning in biblical times and recurring at frightening intervals