What is Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus?
...appear on the surface of the skin The skin around the vesicular rash becomes red The rash is generally confined to one side of the face. In people with weakened...
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What is Fine Needle Aspiration (With or Without Imaging Guidance): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that are superficial, which means that they lie in the subcutaneous tissue below the skin. The majority of fine needle aspirations are performed for masses located in the breast or...
pressure relief
...the importance of maintaining skin integrity and preventing skin breakdown through proper hygiene, moisture management, and nutritional support. * Patient Education: Encouraging patient participation in pressure relief efforts by providing...
3D Conformal Radiotherapy
...general side effects, which can be short-term, such as tiredness and skin reactions, or long-term, such as fertility issues and growth hormone deficiency. There may also be some emotional effects...
What is General Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...A regular skin consultation, for instance, can help a dermatologist monitor new growths or changes to the skin such as transformations of moles or presence of lesions. Recommendation or referral...
What is Infantile Colic?
...may indicate an undiagnosed cardiopulmonary disorder. These include:[2] Apnea, a temporary pause in breathing during sleep, or struggling to breath Cyanosis, a bluish colour in the skin or mucus membranes...
What is Fistulectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...vessels. Although fistulas can develop in different parts of the body, a fistulectomy is more commonly performed on patients with an anal fistula, which forms in between the skin near...
What is Cardiac Pacemaker Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...skin. It sits close to the heart since it helps regulate the electrical activity and thus the heartbeat. The pacemaker’s main task is to synchronise the heartbeat in case it...
Annual Pediatric Checkup
...visits begin from infancy through adolescence. The baby will be examined within 24 hours of birth to check normal body function, skin tone, hip stability, alertness and basic newborn reflexes....
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
...about conditions related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), see these resources on its two main forms, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Psoriatic arthritis: A combination of a skin rash, caused...