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The Vital Connection: Smoking and the Grave Risk of Lung Cancer

The Connection Between Smoking and Lung Cancer

...move oxygen into your blood and expel carbon dioxide when you exhale. Over time, the damage to the alveoli in your lungs can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What type...

What is Nephrectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...become infected. * **Blood Clots:** ‌Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are potential complications following surgery. * **Damage to Nearby Structures:** The ureters, which carry urine from ‌the...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Tobacco Use

...and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Understanding the causes, effects, and strategies for tobacco cessation is crucial for healthcare professionals and individuals seeking to improve their health outcomes. This medical...

October 6, 2024

Temporary Vena Cava Filters

**Temporary Vena Cava Filters: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals** Temporary vena cava (IVC) filters are medical devices utilized to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE), a potentially life-threatening condition involving blood...

October 6, 2024

Blood Clot

...(in arteries) * Venous clots (in veins) * Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) * Pulmonary embolism (PE) **Symptoms:** * Pain, swelling, discoloration in the affected area (e.g., leg, arm) * Shortness...

October 6, 2024

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: First Aid on the Go

...often not as effective at relieving symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) anti-itch creams and ointments usually feature first-generation antihistamines or corticosteroids, so they may not be as effective at managing symptoms if...

Supplements for Arrhythmia: What to Take and Safety Considerations

...helped reduce the severity of their arrhythmia. Magnesium Like potassium, magnesium is another electrolyte essential for healthy heart function and managing blood pressure. According to the National Heart, Lung, and...

Coping with Peyronie’s Disease: Essential Tips for Emotional Distress

Mental Health Spotlight Coping with Emotional Distress from Peyronie’s Disease

...on dating or intimacy due to Peyronie’s disease. Coping with all aspects of Peyronie’s disease “Coping with Peyronie’s involves more than managing physical symptoms,” Brahmbhatt told Healthline. He believes men...

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March 6, 2024
Mental Health

What Is a Podiatrist?

...care** to avoid future foot problems * **Managing chronic foot‌ conditions** such as bunions, plantar‍ fasciitis, and ‍gout *⁢ **Prescribing orthotics⁤ and other devices** to correct foot and ankle alignment...

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November 26, 2021
Podiatrist

What is Gonioscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...cornea. The procedure is vital for ⁣diagnosing and managing ‌glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased intraocular ⁣pressure (IOP) ⁣that can ‍damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. **Gonioscopy...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures