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…
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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…
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The Psychological Impacts Of Drug Addiction
The widespread issue of drug addiction has plagued the world for so long that it’s almost impossible to backtrack where it even started. Regardless, many have found the path to recovery and managed to devote their lives to sobriety, proving that drug addiction can be overcome. That said, when seeking…
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Why You Need an Insulin Cooler
When insulin is part of your diabetes management plan. Storing it in a pen, cartridge or vial becomes important. To retain its strength, insulin must be kept in a specified temperature range.Temperatures under 35 degrees or over 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F) can make the hormone lose its strength and become…