A calming, therapeutic crisis-intervention room is for children, adolescents and adults dealing with any kind of psychological stress as a result of a traumatic event. This room is a place where the individual can return to a normal level of functioning after having experienced the depression, anxie......[Read More]

Despite treatment, venous leg ulcers sometimes remain open for months or years, and the recurrence rate is high. Is help on the way?......[Read More]

Malpractice actions result when clients believe that professionals failed to act correctly or appropriately. Accountants, doctors, dentists and lawyers are among the professionals that potentially face malpractice lawsuits. For example, a doctor can be sued for malpractice by a patient if he neglige......[Read More]

Concerns regarding contemporary acute wound care negative pressure therapy are addressed for this growing treatment modality.......[Read More]

The principal function of a band-aid is to keep a cut, scrape or scratch clean while it heals. Band-aids also absorb blood and other fluids. Bandages are easy to make and in a pinch, any kind of tape works, although for the long term, medical adhesive tapes work best. Sterile gauze pads work best, b......[Read More]

Lips are a part of the body we often forget about when out in the sun. They can easily suffer from sun poisoning, which can lead to painful symptoms as well as cracked and peeling skin. Treating sun poisoned lips as soon as you can will help minimize some of the pain and symptoms.......[Read More]

Does the extent of lymphadenectomy excision improve the odds of survival for patients with esophageal cancer?......[Read More]

Crisis intervention techniques are methods used by mental and behavioral health professionals to assist people in extreme situations. These are short-term techniques developed specifically for people facing times of trauma, intense stress or change.......[Read More]

Make sure you know your hotel's evacuation procedures, in case of fire.fire image by Grzegorz Kwolek from Fotolia.comThe fire alarm is blaring, and smoke is beginning to fill the hall of the hotel in which you are staying. According to the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Prevention.........[Read More]

How many times have you found yourself saying, "Is that snake poisonous"? The proper term is actually venomous, but most people say poisonous and in this article I will use the term, "poisonous". It usually happens when one of your kids either catches a snake, finds one in the ......[Read More]

This nomogram is a predictive tool, upon external validation, that can routinely be used to counsel patients in making treatment decisions.......[Read More]

Having a currant CPR certificate is now a requirement for many professions, but finding an instructor and the time to sit through an hours-long course can be difficult. Through the magic of the Internet and distant learning, it is now possible to get an online CPR certificate from the comfort of you......[Read More]

A 73-year-old white woman presented with a chronic wound on the dorsum of her left second toe.......[Read More]

The Canon SX130 IS has a fish-eye lens effect for distorting wide-angle photographs. The fish-eye lens effect curves the edges of the subject, giving the photograph a rounded appearance. You can adjust the level of the fish-eye effect prior to taking your photographs. The fish-eye effect is one of s......[Read More]

Never use an elevator after an earthquake or during a fire or chemical spill.the elevator image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comWhether you are at home and a fire breaks out, or you are at work and a chemical spill has occurred, evacuation may be the only means of protecting yourself from.........[Read More]

Portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and tested regularly.fire extinguisher image by Chris Roselli from Fotolia.comPortable fire extinguishers are not only necessary in commercial buildings but they are a residential obligation as well. They are readily available in hardware.........[Read More]

The radiation staff may observe the brain or other parts of the human body.MRI Gehirn image by Daniel Schmid from Fotolia.comHospitals typically perform radiation procedures and radiation therapy. A team of radiation therapists will perform these types of procedures on patients. They use.........[Read More]

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Are general surgery residents well prepared for fellowship after residency training?......[Read More]

A laser iridotomy is a procedure to treat closed-angle glaucoma. Like any medical procedure, this form of laser surgery has its potential risks and negative side effects.......[Read More]