Being newly diagnosed with diabetes or looking for a new way to live with your diabetes can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of essential diabetes management tips to help you take a step back and assess your methods. Knowledge is one of the most effective ways to deal with…
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The 4 Essential Equipment Every Pharmacy Needs
There are a lot of things that go into stocking a pharmacy. It takes some very skilled pharmacists to make sure everything is in its place. It takes a lot of equipment to make sure that the prescriptions are taken care of, that the personnel are safe, and that the…
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5 Beneficial Supplements That Can Boost Your Overall Health
In today’s chaotic day and age where unhealthy conveniences are everywhere, and healthy options seem few and far between, you might find that you need a little assistance to get your daily nutrients. Supplements are an excellent choice for those with deficiencies and some health ailments. However, they are also…
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Diabetic? Understanding Bariatric Surgery To Manage Diabetes
Treating diabetes is a constant struggle for many people. Between dieting and keeping insulin cool, it takes a lot of discipline. Something that prevents a lot of people from managing their diabetes is their weight. It’s a vicious cycle that being obese makes diabetes more serious and at the same…
PGMEE, MRCS, USMLE, MBBS, MD/MS 
ECG Guide for Surgeons
There is an old saying that two surgeons and an ECG form a double-blind-study. Then, there’s a protocol for surgeons intended for humor: All spikes up: Operate All spikes down: Call Medics All spikes missing: Recently: Call Anesthetist A long time ago: Complete death certificate So, let’s think of heart…
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Choosing a new dentist: 6 factors you need to consider
It can be easy to forget about the health of your teeth until something goes wrong and you’re in excruciating pain. The easiest way to avoid this is brushing twice a day and having regular checkups with your dentist. Therefore, it’s vital to be enrolled with a dentist that you…
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8 Useful Tips for Choosing a Healthcare Provider
If you live in the US, you will know how critical it is to have the right health insurance. Today, many Americans still face the risk of bankruptcy due to a lack of healthcare. Still more of us are also at risk financially because of insufficient coverage. Choosing which provider…
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Perioperative Management of Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Recommended duration of anticoagulant prophylaxis The recommendations are as follows: 1. Provoked DVT (with reversible surgical or nonsurgical provoking factor): 3 months 2. Unprovoked isolated distal DVT (has low risk of recurrence): 3 months 3. Unprovoked proximal DVT or PE: Indefinite therapy if D-dimer positive after 1 month after 3 months of therapy or second VTE…