Warts or papillomas, medically termed as verrucae, are common benign skin growths caused by human papilloma virus that belongs to the DNA virus group. Any age group can be affected by warts, but it commonly occurs in ages between 12 an 16 years. There are different types of warts caused by more than 50 types […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYbosv_-LW4 Amniotic fluid embolism or anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy is a rare but life threatening condition that occurs when the amniotic fluid (the fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy) or any fetal material enter the maternal bloodstream. This can occur during labor, a cesarean section, after abnormal vaginal delivery or during the second trimester
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Coronary angioplasty or percutaneous coronary intervention is a procedure wherein blocked arteries in the heart are opened. This procedure is done to restore blood flow to the heart and reduce cardiac symptoms such as chest pain. The material posted on this page on coronary angioplasty and its risks is for learning purposes only. To learn
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There are numerous concerns as to what pointers must be used in choosing CPR vs Defibrillation. Undoubtedly, this is imperative for all first aiders as the two are directly interrelated. CPR, cardiac pulmonary resuscitation is a technique that allows medical professionals to restore the normal rhythm of the heart when the patient’s heart stops beating.
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Burns are injuries to the skin caused by fire, chemicals, electricity and friction and the injury varies in severity. When distinguishing a trivial burn from a severe burn, you have to conclude the degree of injury to the body tissues. There are three classifications of burn – first-degree, second-degree and third-degree. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsvtzwp4nG8″ width=”220″] First-degree
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Many people die from food poisoning, making it important to know what to do in the event that it occurs. In fact, for many people, this is usually the way to go. What they may not be aware of is the fact that there are preventive measures that one can take to curb this increasingly
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Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) where there is a damage to the air sacs in the lungs, thereby causing difficulty in breathing. It can take place along with chronic bronchitis and it is one of the leading causes of morbidity of lung diseases in the United States. The material posted
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Would you know what to do if a loved one had a heart attack? Would you know how to recognize a major circulatory emergency? When the body’s circulation is not normal, it can deprive the heart the appropriate blood supply to keep it healthy. Moreover, a heart disease can further increase the risk for a heart
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Disasters and emergencies may occur at any time and the best thing that you can do to protect your family is make a contingency plan. A first aid kit is one of the essentials that you need for managing emergencies and having one at home can make a big difference in the outcome of a major emergency. Getting
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