Living with a chronic digestive disorder can significantly impact your daily life, from managing symptoms to navigating dietary restrictions and emotional challenges. However, with the right coping strategies and a holistic approach to wellness, improving your quality of life and finding relief is possible. Coping with these conditions requires a…
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A Detailed Discussion on Dental Implants and Turkey Teeth
Many people who have lost teeth find their quality of life significantly improved with dental implants. They are anchored to the jaw bone, provide full chewing power, and look and feel like natural teeth. They also help preserve adjacent tooth tissue and greatly reduce bone resorption and deterioration. Dental implants…
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Hilar Arrangement in Lungs, Liver, Kidneys : Mnemonic
Hilum is an indentation in the surface of a kidney, spleen, or other organ, where blood vessels, ducts, nerve fibers, etc. enter and leave it. Hilum of Lung Mnemonic: VAD (from anterior to posterior) Hilum of Liver (Porta Hepatis) Mnemonic: DAVE (from anterior to posterior) Hilum of Kidney Mnemonic: VAD…
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Middle Cranial Fossa : Mnemonics
Boundaries The body of the sphenoid makes up the central portion of the middle fossa and houses the sella turcica, bounded by the anterior and posterior clinoid processes. List of Foramina from Anterior to Posterior Mnemonic: Old Rotund Owls Spin Lazily These foramina are in the Sphenoid bone. Contents of…
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Hematoma Block
Hematoma block is a technique in which a local anesthetic agent is injected directly into the hematoma surrounding the fracture, the location of which is confirmed by aspirating blood into the syringe. Indications of Hematoma Block Contraindications of Hematoma Block Hematoma blocks typically are ineffective in open fractures. Mechanism of…
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4 Reasons Why You May Be Required to Take a Travel Nurse Drug Test
Drug testing is important for travel nurses serving a crucial role in guaranteeing patient safety and preserving the reputation of healthcare institutions. Detecting substance abuse issues promptly enables healthcare facilities to intervene and verify that travel nurses are fully capable of delivering optimal patient care. 1. Pre-Employment Drug Testing Drug…
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Aortic arch derivatives : Mnemonic
The aortic arches or pharyngeal arch arteries are formed sequentially with the pharyngeal arches. Aortic arch Derivatives Mnemonic 1st Maxillary artery (part) 1st arch is maximal 2nd Stapedial arteryHyoid artery Second = Stapedial 3rd Common carotid arteryProximal part of internal carotid artery C = 3rd letter of alphabet 4th Left: Aortic archRight: Subclavian…
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What Are Prescription Opioids? [Effects, Dangers & Treatment]
It’s no new that while prescription opioids can effectively alleviate pain, they can also be highly addictive. For this reason, the first thing you want to do after being prescribed these medications is to learn as much about them as possible. This way, you know what to expect and how…