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- What does a cardiac stress test measure? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Kell TremaynMany people think that a stress test measures the amount of stress that you are under. However, it is important from the start to point out that a stress test does not do this. What the stress test measures is the blood flow to and from the heart during stress (exercise) and at ...
Views: 3797 - What Does A Chiropractic Specialist Do? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayDo not feel foolish unless you know just what it is that a chiropractic specialist can do. If it is lately been suggested you see a chiropractic specialist or you’re looking to study what that Chiropractor can do for you before going find one, here are a few of the fundamentals to get started ...
Views: 479 - What Does a Fire Suppression System Actually do? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Darren DroganFire suppression systems work in concert with fire alarms and smoke detectors. Prior to the 1990’s a fire suppression system was designed to control a fire until the fire department arrived. New technology has made possible the early suppression fast response system. The system is designed to ...
Views: 606 - What Does A Pain Management Doctor Do? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayWhat does a problem management doctor really do? These remarkably trained and exceptionally specialized doctors detect problems, coordinate cure, and offer ongoing good care of pain patients. They work with persistent pain persons who have go through signs of pain for a few months or longer. Let ...
Views: 718 - What does Facelift Surgery do to Your Face? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Rahul TyagiEvery now and then a new trend comes up in the news and people go gaga over the looks. In the past few years, facelift surgery has reached the common people all over the world and the ideal for physical appearance is reaching new heights with their increasing closeness to the artificial world. ...
Views: 864 - What Does it Feel Like to be Brain Damaged? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Does it Feel Like to be Brain Damaged? Author: Frederick R. Linge, Clinical Psychologist Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, brain trauma, medical resources, medical information , neuro-psychology, brain, brain ...
Views: 1184 - What Does The Term "Medical Grade" Mean? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Anica OaksThere are a number of terms that you might see on different products, some of which seem important but that are often ill-defined. One of these phrases, “medical grade”, can be found on items of all types but rarely seems to have much impact on the utility of the item. Still, it’s important to ...
Views: 4529 - What Does Tonsil Stone Treatment Involve? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from tonsil stoneTonsil stones are not a new condition. They have been present for as long as people have had tonsils. However, the diagnosis of the condition is something that is relatively new. Most people do not ever have their tonsil stones diagnosed, and some medical processionals are still not aware of the ...
Views: 574 - What Happens At The Chiropractor's Office? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayWhile going to a chiropractic specialist is comparable to going to other health care providers, it can have some unique benefits. You will certainly find the work environment and treatment methods quite familiar; many note the unique overall look of the chiropractic cure desk. This furniture is ...
Views: 460 - What happens if a Woman takes the blue pill (Viagra)? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Alex TimothyThe dominant blue pill used to treat Erectile Dysfunction in men has ever become a subject of debate from more than 20 decades now. The tablet was manufactured in 1998 and obtained a huge following of people who could not figure out how to find an erection. The main reason behind the whopping ...
Views: 3571 - What Happens if Hernia Left Untreated? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2020 from K. SaluA hernia is a medical condition which occurs when fatty tissues or an organ pushes through an opening through the weak muscles surrounding that organ. Hernias generally occur in the abdomen, but it can also appear in the groin area and thighs. Hernia is not a dreadful disease and can happen ...
Views: 1559 - What Harms Can Seminal Vesiculitis Bring to Men? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2021 from Amanda ChouThe seminal vesicle is the place where male sperm live. Seminal vesiculitis is a kind of disease that puzzles male friends all the time. It will affect men's normal reproductive function. At the same time, it will also affect the harmony of sexual life between husband and wife. If there is ...
Views: 362 - What Homeopathy Medicine For Piles Can Do For You - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2020 from chandigarh organicsHomeopathy is the most effective treatment available for treating piles in women. As it is highly safe, effective and without side effects, many people don't consider homeopathy to be a viable option when it comes to treating piles in women. However, this is probably one of the main reasons why ...
Views: 552 - What is a Cavity and What Causes Tooth Decay? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2016 from Cary DentistWhat Exactly Is a Cavity? That’s the word no one wants to hear at the dentist’s office. Cavities are what you get from tooth decay — damage to the tooth. Tooth decay can affect both the outer coating of a tooth (called enamel) and the inner layer (called dentin). A cavity develops when a tooth ...
Views: 583 - What is a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallTo some degree discs lose their flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorbing characteristics as we age as do the other tissues in the body making them susceptible to injury. The back is a complicated structure of bones called vertebrae separated by cartilage-like shock absorbers called discs, ...
Views: 1325 - What Is a Mommy Makeover and Is It Right for You? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Anica OaksEven though giving birth is a magical and exciting event, this experience can take quite a toll on your body. Many new mothers struggle with a variety of cosmetic issues including uneven breasts, sagging breasts, cellulite, and loose skin. The goal of a mommy makeover is to help you regain your ...
Views: 1121 - What is Aesthetic Dental Treatment and What are Its Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2022 from Eric DesuzaAesthetic dental treatments are becoming increasingly popular among people of all ages due to the wide range of benefits they offer. Aesthetic dental treatment, also known as cosmetic dentistry, are treatments aimed at improving the appearance of a person’s teeth and mouth. The treatments ...
Views: 271 - What is Alcohol and Substance Abuse? - by Submitted on May 01, 2020 from Rudds jamesIn many cultures, alcohol is used to celebrate, relax and socialize. The effects of alcohol varies between individuals and depends on how much is consumed, how often it is consumed, the individual’s age, health and family history. Substances, such as cocaine, nicotine, heroin and ...
Views: 704 - What is aminophylline? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from William NicholasAminophylline is a prescription drug, means it is not available over the counter at pharmacies. One needs a doctor’s prescription for purchasing aminophylline. It is used to treat disorders like breathing difficulty, caused due to asthma, chronic bronchitis. Aminophylline is available in gel ...
Views: 714 - What is Anthropometry and How Is It Used? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from Dixie SomersHave you ever been to the hospital and wondered why the doctor's insight on several body measurements? Obtaining systematic body measurements is known as anthropometry done by physical anthropologists. The primary goal of this process is to study and evaluate how human beings are evolving. Here ...
Views: 726 - What Is Cancer Immunotherapy and What Are Its Types? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Rahul SinghOverview Immunotherapy is a treatment used fight cancer, similar to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and a part of mainstream cancer treatment. Immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer by: Stimulating the immune system to work harder and smarter to attack cancer ...
Views: 1488 - What is Catuaba Bark? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Usama MalikCatuaba bark is a powerful aphrodisiac that has been used for thousands of years to enhance sexual performance and libido. The Catuaba bark extract treats the impotence issue as well as relieves anxiety and calms the ‘jitters’. It is extracted from Catuaba tree which is primarily found in ...
Views: 821 - What is CBT? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Ann TwomeyChanging how you feel by changing how you think! Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is an advanced type of counselling and psychotherapy that offers powerful and practical ways to solve psychological problems such as depression, anxiety disorders and self esteem issues by working on them ...
Views: 681 - What Is Chelation Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Gary Kenneth ArcherChelation Therapy was first used during world war one by the British as a result of arsenic based poison gas used indescrimitively in that war. An organic dithio compound was used to bond with the arsenic in the bloodstream and exiting the body through the kidneys and liver. This therapy ...
Views: 911 - WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayChiropractors identify, address and help prevent situations and disorders associated with the back, neck, extremity joints and the impact they have within the nervous program. The main type of treatment a Chiropractor Fenton specialist can render is known as an adjustment - a noninvasive ...
Views: 411 - What Is Chiropractic And How Can It Help Me? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayChiropractors identify, treat and help minimize circumstances and disorders pertaining to the back, pelvis, neck, extremity joints as well as the effect they will have around the nervous system. The primary type of treatment Fenton Chiropractic Office specialists deliver is known as ...
Views: 375 - What Is Chiropractic And Ways The Treatment Beneficial? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayThe term ‘chiropractic’ originates from the Greek word cheir (meaning ‘hand’) and praktikos (meaning ‘done’) - namely, done by hands. Chiropractic specialists are primary contact practitioners (which usually mean they can check individuals without a suggestion from a GP). They focus on dealing ...
Views: 375 - What is Cholesterol? Tips on How to Reduce Cholesterol - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Gaurav ThakurWhat is cholesterol? Usually people only focus their interest in ways to lower cholesterol without ever really understanding what is cholesterol. If you understand what cholesterol is, at least give you a little better understanding of why it is necessary that it is small, and so on. If not, ...
Views: 777 - What is Ginkgo Leaf? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Tori UtleyGinkgo leaf is not a new herb; it has been used for thousands of years due to its various benefits. It is one of the popular natural ingredients that is sold in health food supplements. The herb is known by many other names including ginkgo biloba, ginkgo go, gingko folium, ginkgo balm, ...
Views: 649 - What is Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Maria DianaGynecomastia: What is it? Gynecomastia is the medical name given to the benign enlargement of breast area tissue cells in male humans. This condition is generally triggered by a disproportion of the hormones testosterone and estrogen. Gynecomastia may impact both or just one breast ...
Views: 983 - What is hay fever and how can it be treated? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Online ChemistIf you find yourself suffering from itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose, then it is possible that you are suffering from hay fever. Hay fever is thought to affects over 10 million people in England, so it is likely to affect you or a close friend or family member. If this is the case then ...
Views: 633 - What Is Hemorrhagic Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThe information about hemorrhagic stroke should be focused on the symptoms of stroke, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications and treatments. This condition is just a form of Brain Stroke that results to drastic outcomes. Brain has several protective layers; the Dura matter and most ...
Views: 800 - What is Inhibitor in Pharmaceuticals? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Ada BrownInhibitor is a frequently appeared noun in professional pharmaceutical articles or other form of resources. They play normally as their name signs-inhibiting roles to some substance to assist or achieve direct treatment. And that’s the general rule of its function. This article is set to discuss ...
Views: 1092 - What Is Involved In Main Canal Therapy? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayFinding out that you might want root Canal therapy may bring on a number of feelings. You will probably feel concerned or stressed about the forthcoming treatment, specifically if you are uncertain of what to expect. Many persons also feel worried about how much discomfort they will have ...
Views: 370 - What Is Ischemic Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauIschemic Stroke is a type of Brain Stroke. This Brain Stroke is commonly known as CVA or cerebrovascular attack. Along with the other type of stroke, this type is also considered fatal for a patient to experience. The mere fact that it involves the brain makes it a detrimental without even going ...
Views: 909 - What Is Keto Kreme And How Does It Work? - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Frederick Ray RayMany people out there are asking, what is this keto Kreme? In addition, how does it work? I’m here to remove your worries, in this article I’m going to talk about keto Kreme and everything about it. It is delicious, fantastic and beneficial. Keto OS Drink is well known as a ketogenic ...
Views: 389 - What is Medical Marijuana? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayThe extraction of medical marijuana is from the cannabis indica plant in its natural and pure form. There is no addition or removal to it or from it to alter its functioning. Also, the cultivation of the original plant is healthy. There is the process of extraction of the needed chemicals that ...
Views: 487 - What Is Medical Tourism and Health Tourism? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2018 from Mark JohnMedical tourism or Health Tourism (additionally called medicinal travel) is the term predominantly populated by transport offices or specialists to advise the quickly developing work of wandering abroad to different nations to secure Medical treatment. It also alludes fundamentally to craft by ...
Views: 414 - What is Nano Dressing? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2023 from Thomas SchmittNanotechnology has not only received attention and applications in the field of drug delivery, but also has achieved many successes in the field of tissue engineering. Nano dressings can be defined as dressings in which nanomaterials are the matrix. The birth of nano dressings has brought new ...
Views: 319 - What is Naturopathy? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Dr. Aleksander StrandeA Traditional Naturopath uses a range of non-invasive techniques such as a detailed intake during consultation, iridology (iris diagnosis), tongue analysis, blood pressure, testing for zinc deficiency and any other tests required to assess the causative factors of a patient’s health problem. ...
Views: 653 - What is Online prescriptions? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mehboob TalukdarFor anyone that cannot easily get out of the house often enough to fill their medications, online prescriptions may be the solution. Choosing the right online source for your prescription drugs is incredibly important. Making the wrong choice can seriously affect your health. Therefore you need ...
Views: 633 - What is Patient Centered Care and how is it Better? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Leslie McKernsWith the advent of managed care, more patients are seen in shorter amounts of time and the amount of one-on-one time with the doctor seems to be on the verge of evaporating. Escalating pressures on the physician and the medical staff increase as health care approval agencies mandate more ...
Views: 14315 - What Is pH And How To Use It To Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallMany people have heard the term pH but do not know what it means. Still others have never even heard of it before…this is not good, because your pH is the foundation of your health! It is the balance between the acidity and alkalinity in your body. If your body is too much of either you it ...
Views: 1385 - What Is Polylactide? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2023 from Thomas SchmittPolylactide (PLA), also the polylactic acid, is the biodegradable hydrolyzable aliphatic semicrystalline polyester that can be produced through the direct condensation reaction of its monomer, lactic acid, as the oligomer, and also by a ring-opening polymerization of the cyclic lactide ...
Views: 324 - What is Post Tib Tendonitis? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Maria ShiversPost tib tendonitis with a full name of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis is a disorder affecting the ankle on the inside. In fact the tendons are affected. Tibial tendon is connected to the part which is closest to foot at its arch. Affliction of this problem happens under the prominent portion of ...
Views: 603 - What is Preclinical Testing? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Jerry CarterIn the process of preclinical development, a compound or biological agent must go through the testing phases, for the following targets, which are the identification of potential targets of disease treatment and screening out the potential candidates that must go through toxicity test before ...
Views: 403 - What is Procalcitonin (PCT)? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2024 from Thomas SchmittProcalcitonin (PCT) is the propeptide of calcitonin. The production of procalcitonin during infection and sepsis does not depend on calcitonin levels, but is closely related to the release of endotoxin and inflammatory mediators in bacterial infection. Traditional biological markers, clinical ...
Views: 260 - What Is Sciatic Nerve Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Wendy LauSciatic nerve pain is more commonly referred to as sciatica. It’s a type of pain that is due to an irritation in the sciatic nerve. Usually, the pain starts on the lower back or lumbar area and then spreads down the thigh, until the knee. The reason behind this is that the sciatic nerve is ...
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