It's important for schools to have emergency kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency escape maps in the classroom. Schools must be prepared for disasters just in case they have to tackle a major incident like a fire or something small like cuts and scrapes on a child. Emergency kits attend to first-

The liver produces enzymes if the body is fighting off a particular disease or if there is a liver disorder. These liver enzymes are Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanin aminotranferase (ALT) and Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT).Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been studied a

Heat exhaustion occurs when the core body temperature becomes too high, due to high heat and humidity, overexertion or dehydration. Three levels of this heat related condition exist. The first is heat cramps, followed by heat exhaustion and then heat stroke, which can be fatal. Recognizing the sympt

Are your patients with pressure ulcers hosting a MRSA party - and inviting everyone?

Learning how to test blood sugar is important for a diabetic.Diabetic Tools image by painless from Fotolia.comThere are many instances where teaching a patient how to properly care for their conditions is warranted. In order to regain some of their health or learn how to cope with their...

Chances are, you have had a BAND-AID placed on a skinned knee or elbow sometime in your life. But who came up with the idea of a bandage that sticks to your skin, and not to your cut? Turns out, it was a man with an accident-prone wife.

WebMD provides first aid information in case an object becomes lodged in the vagina and cannot be easily removed.

Advances in transplantation biology have enhanced the possibility of xenotransplantation as a therapeutic option for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide with end-stage organ failure.

Stinging nettle is a herbaceous plant that produces a poison to protect itself. When you accidentally brush up against this spiky-leaved plant, the tiny hairs on the underside of the leaves and the plant's stem break off and lodge into your skin where they release formic acid, a histamine that cause

Now that you've retired, your years of hard work have entitled you to coverage under the nation's Medicare program. When your physician agrees to accept Medicare, he accepts their allowed amount as full payment. You are not responsible for anything over the approved amount. Health insurance through

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What does it mean to be an emergency medicine physician on a day-to-day basis?

When it comes to your health, it's important to do your research. That's especially critical when it comes to choosing a doctor. It's important to know things like how long he has been in practice, where she went to school, if he completed any fellowships, what type of insurance she accepts, whether

Is gastric bypass or gastric banding more beneficial for obese patients with fatty liver disease?

Grease burns are labeled as scalds because they are inflicted by hot liquids. The pain accompanied by a hot grease burn can range from mild to severe, but all types should receive aid.

Are general surgery residents well prepared for fellowship after residency training?

Surgical wounds are normal parts of an operation and often do not take long to heal. Anesthetics make the wound painless, and pain killers can be prescribed afterward until the patient has recovered. State-of-the-art equipment allows surgeons to close the wound quickly.

Hospitalists are key figures in promoting antimicrobial stewardship. What steps can you take to ensure proper antibiotic use in your hospital?

How do these strategies of IV diuretic administration for ADHF compare?

Also known as a first metatarsal osteotomy, a procedure to remove a bunion is designed to eliminate the pain and discomfort when walking that can occur with a bunion. During the procedure, a bone is cut and repositioned, sometimes held in place with a pin or other device designed to promote stabilit