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…

Orthopedic Screw Insertion Mnemonic
Don’t Marry Too Soon DRILL Choose the correct drill bit Insert the drill bit correctly in the chuck Tighten the chuck sufficiently Start the drill home perpendicular to the surface Maintain adequate pressure Maintain the proper direction Irrigation with normal saline should be commenced simultaneously with drilling Keep the drill…

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…

Pregabalin : Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics After oral ingestion, Pregabalin is rapidly absorbed (Tmax 1.3 hr) Bioavailability is >90% and independent of dose Pregabalin is NOT protein bound Vd is 0.4 L/kg Serum pregabalin concentrations are linearly related to dosage Pregabalin is NOT metabolized Pregabalin is primarily excreted unchanged in urine (98%) with a clearance…

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…

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…

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…

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…