Amniocentesis: Why and How It’s Done

Feb 19, 2013 No Comments by

Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is withdrawn from the amniotic sac, the membrane that surrounds the fetus in the uterus.

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How Long Do You Live After Stopping Dialysis?

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My dad lived 19 days after stopping dialysis. He was not in any pain or physical discomfort during that time.

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Blisters

Aug 22, 2012 No Comments

A blister is an irritation of the skin caused by a minor burn or friction (repeated rubbing) such as from a shoe or tool handle.

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Athlete’s Foot

Aug 20, 2012 No Comments

Athletes foot (tinea pedis) is the most common fungal infection. Athlete’s foot is a fungus infection of the area between the toes. Fungi grow best in warm, moist areas of the skin such as between toes.

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When to Call 911 for Children Ages 1-18

Aug 20, 2012 No Comments

When your child is sick or hurt, you want to know what to do right away. You also want to know whether you should call your kid’s doctor, take them to an emergency room, or call 911.

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Spinal Nerves

Aug 18, 2012 1 Comment

The spinal cord is the continuation of the brainstem, it lies protected within the vertebral column of the spine. A spinal nerve is any of the 31 pairs of nerves that arise from the spinal cord. The spinal nerves are named according to where it emerges and passes through the bones in the spinal vertebrae.

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Kidney Failure

Aug 08, 2012 No Comments

A sudden loss of kidney function (acute renal failure) can be immediately life-threatening, while chronic kidney failure is a more gradual and progressive deterioration. Chronic kidney failure is the progressive loss of kidney cells and is a feature of long-term disorders including kidney disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and inherited kidney disorders such as polycystic kidneys.

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Kidney Anatomy and Function

Aug 05, 2012 No Comments

The kidneys are the major organs that maintain homeostasis (balance) in the body. They maintain balance in electrolytes, acid-base, and fluid in the blood. When the kidneys aren’t working as they should, there is a failure of homeostasis which can result in death if not corrected.

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Renal Diet for People with Kidney Failure or Disease

Aug 04, 2012 No Comments

Our kidneys keep fluids normal levels and balances the acidity in the body. When the kidneys no longer work as they should, your diet must be changed to help keep these levels normal.

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Bone Fractures

Jul 11, 2012 No Comments

A fracture is a broken bone or skeletal injury. Other types of skeletal injuries include dislocation and subluxation. While mild strains and sprains can often be treated at home, an injury that causes a bone fracture, dislocation or subluxation needs professional medical care.

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