What is Viral Meningitis?
...testing a cerebrospinal fluid sample, a clear, colorless liquid in the brain and spinal cord. The cerebrospinal fluid is taken in a lumbar puncture procedure, also known as a spinal...
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What is Malaria?
...cold or the flu, because the malaria parasite is not found in an infected person’s saliva. Nor can it be sexually transmitted. The only way that malaria can spread from...
What is Paediatric Dental Cleaning: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...out the excess fluoride. It’s best not to rinse the mouth or drink anything for at least 30 minutes after the application of fluoride. The entire procedure usually takes less...
What is Breast Cancer?
...(FNA), in which fluid is drawn through a needle. The lump should collapse once the fluid inside has been drawn. If the lump persists, the cells in the sample may...
What is Roseola Infantum?
...human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), though it can also be caused by human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7). These types of herpes are different from the strains that cause cold sores and genital...
What is Hormonal Therapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...patient to switch to another type of hormone or another therapy modality altogether. References: Facts about menopausal hormone therapy. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/menopausal-hormone-therapy-facts. AskMayoExpert. Menopausal hormone therapy:...
What is Ovarian Cancer?
...few cases, a non-surgical biopsy, where the Doctor takes a sample of tissue or fluid with a needle, may be performed.[12][9] A pap test, which is used to screen for...
Signs of Depression
...signs of high-functioning depression? A: High-functioning depression is not a recognized medical diagnosis. However, the term is sometimes used colloquially to describe people who may experience depression, but perhaps not to...
What is Central Line Placement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...done for several possible reasons, such as administering fluids and medications, measuring the pressure in a central vein, or performing a special type of blood test called the central venous...
What is Cradle Cap?
...skin folds Cradle cap is not the result of bacteria, an allergy, or an infection and should not feel hot to the touch, itch, smell or weep fluids. If the...