...Fasciotomy is a treatment for compartment syndrome. Compartments are groups of muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in your arms and legs. For example, the anterior compartment of your lower leg...
...area. More than ten vertebrae compose the thoracic spine. In the lowest part is the lumbar spine, which is sometimes referred to as the lower back and it has five...
...to insulin. When you’re resistant to insulin, you’ll have higher circulating blood sugar. Uncontrolled GDM poses some risks to pregnant people and their babies, including a possible increased risk of...
...to go to the dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups Inadequate fluoride intake Consumption of high-sugar and high-carbohydrate food; this is because sugar and carbohydrates feed the bacteria that is...
...the doctor may request further testing including: Blood tests to check for the presence, type or spread of infection, as well as the level of oxygen in the blood. Sputum...
...and break open resulting in blood clot that can prevent blood from flowing in the carotid arteries. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results A carotid Doppler procedure is usually recommended...
...blood enters the right side of the heart and flows to the lungs through the pulmonary artery. Once the blood is oxygenated, it returns to the rest of the body...
...Echocardiograms Treatment is the same as for heart failure and may involve:[17] Diuretics (water pills) Beta-blockers (blood pressure medication) Anticoagulants (blood thinners) Pacemakers Defibrillators In cases where dilated cardiomyopathy does...
...gland typically includes a physical examination and a blood test. The physical examination is performed to check for enlargement, nodules, or unusual end-stage changes. During a blood test, doctors look...
...the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs. How can I lower my long-term drug costs?...