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How to Test for Gadolinium Poisoning
Gadolinium, a very rare metal, is used to enhance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) images. Gadolinium poisoning can occur in patients with kidney disease who have been injected with the substance before getting an MRI or MRA. In these cases, patients develop a
How to Inject Restylane
Restylane is a cosmetic filler that requires no allergy tests, is more cost efficient than other collagens, contains no animal products or byproducts, has a low percentage of side effects, and is long lasting. There are three varieties of Restylane including Restylane Touch, Restylane SubQ and Rest
Allergic Reaction Treatment
When does an allergic reaction require a trip to the hospital? And how are they treated? Find out more.
Drug Overdose and Poisoning
Drugs, medications, and supplements all have a potential propensity for causing an overdose or poisoning. A drug overdose or poisoning can be intentional or unintentional, depending on the situation and the person. Other factors in drug overdose or poisoning are people's sensitivity to various d
Side Effects of Avastin for Eyes
Avastin (bevacizumab) is a cancer treatment, but some doctors have been prescribing it "off label," meaning they use it for disorders other than what it was created for. One of the disorders being treated with Avastin is wet macular degeneration, a disease of the retina.
Malignant Melanoma Misdiagnosed as a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Malignant melanoma is an invasive and metastatic tumor with an increasing frequency and high mortality, and it may wear a mask . . .
Burnout in ED Professionals Is Associated With Coping Style
A new study examines how different coping styles affect the level of burnout among ED clinicians and staff.
Job Description of a Manager of Patient Financial Services
A patient financial services manager works in a health care setting and manages the staff who work with patients to create affordable billing plans after medical services are rendered.
The Sumter Tornado: Their Hospital in Ruins, Georgia Hospitalists Aid
The only hospital in a rural town is destroyed by a tornado in 2007. What emergency responses were implemented to evacuate and treat patients, deliver temporary health care, and proceed with recovery?
Nylon Strap Lifting Techniques
Many gym enthusiasts enjoy lifting weights for building muscle mass and strength. However, the body's muscles tend to fatigue as weight lifting continues, especially for the hands, fingers and forearms. The main muscle being exercised, such as a back or trapezius muscle, may not fatigue as fast as t
What to Do in Case of a Flood
Floods are a common threat in all 50 states in America. The effects of a flood can range from minor rises in water levels in a localized area to major flooding capable of mass destruction over an entire river basin covering multiple states, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Accident Reporting Procedures
When an accident occurs in or on business or public premises, there are two lives at stake--the life of the victim and the life of the business. Accidents that seem minor can lead to life-threatening or chronic ailments. In fact, there are even con-artists who prey on businesses with lax accident re
Occult Tumor Cells in Colorectal Cancer
Commentary on a study on occult tumor cells and colorectal cancer, published February 2008 in the Archives of Surgery.
Ergonomic Equipment Safety
The term "ergonomics" is from a combination of two Greek words, "ergon" (work) and "nomoi" (natural laws). Ergonomics typically takes into account the type of work done, the work tools and the workplace environment, with an aim of identifying how workers can do the best possible job in their work en
Psychosocial Effects Following a Hysterectomy
The psychosocial effects--including sexual and mood effects--of a hysterectomy vary from woman to woman. While not life-threatening, these effects can result in reduced quality of life and may require medical treatment.
How to Start a Medical Clinic
The United States' Surgeon General's Office notes that public health priorities for America are presenting disease and removing disparities in the medical field with regard to race, culture, age and other demographics. Other priorities for the Surgeon General's Office involve preparing government or
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Pulmonary Function?
Do you perform laparoscopic or open surgical procedure for cholelithiasis in an active smoker with no cardiac problems?
Stages of Crisis Intervention
Knowing what to do when a crisis occurs can mean the difference between life and death. Defined as a crucial, decisive point, or a turning point where there is an unstable condition involving an impending, or abrupt, change creating emotional stress and/or trauma in a person's life, a crisis is an e