Cervical disc disorders and displacements are the other common conditions treated at orthopedic practices apart from fractures and injuries. With the implementation of ICD-10, practices require more specific data to report cervical disorders and displacements and ensure accurate orthopedics medical coding to receive timely reimbursement. There are specific codes for disorders depending upon the various regions of the cervical ... Xem chi tiết
Using Witch Hazel To Sooth Stick and Poke Tattoos
Witch hazel is an effective, natural, soothing astringent for tattoos. When applied to the skin it has the effect of contracting the tissues, making it an ideal solution to sooth the skin after receiving a stick and poke tattoo and calming any redness of the skin. Witch hazel water, composed of a distillate of leaves, bark and twigs derived from the hamamelis plant, is commonly used for skin soothing. This water should be ... Xem chi tiết
Health | Skip the pedicure with these foot issues
Warmer weather means its time for pedicure season.But take a peek at your feet — ankles, toes, heels — before you step into a pedicure chair.Podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, who practices in New York and New Jersey, said she sees people coming in post-pedicure who might have gotten infections or had untreated foot issues worsened by a pedicure.For example, athlete’s foot can be disguised as dry skin on the bottom of the foot, and ... Xem chi tiết
Should You Be Open On Saturdays?
There is no easy answer to this question, but here at Elite we can give you some points that you need to consider. We realize that you are paying rent, insurance, etc. on a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year basis, so many will argue that you should be open on Saturdays since you’re already incurring many of the fixed expenses. Some will also argue that if you are closed on Saturdays, then stranded customers, or those who can’t ... Xem chi tiết
Here is our myth-busting guide to help you know the difference between ‘normal’ and problematic ‘heavy’ menstrual flow, estimate your own fluid/ blood loss, and find out which underlying conditions can cause Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB).For all these facts and more- check out the ‘What’s normal? Myth-busting menstrual health e-booklet’- only £2.95!1. How much blood/ fluid loss is ‘normal’?First off, you need to know ... Xem chi tiết
A Woman on Warfarin With Atrial Fibrillation Who Needs a Colonoscopy
AUTHOR:Ronald N. Rubin, MD—Series EditorCITATION:Rubin RN. A Woman on warfarin with atrial fibrillation who needs a colonoscopy. Consultant. 2016;56(8):719-720. A 71-year-old woman was due for colonoscopy. Three years ago, a routine colonoscopy had revealed 2 colonic polyps, which had been diagnosed as adenomas. She now was due for another colonoscopy for monitoring and removal of any new lesions. She had been asymptomatic as ... Xem chi tiết
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Endocrine Surgery – Before and After Parathyroid Surgery
Before Surgery Before Your Clinic Visit: Before you see the surgeon, you may need to undergo a series of tests to evaluate your parathyroid glands. Testing may include an ultrasound, a sestamibi scan and/or a CT scan. These tests provide useful information to the surgeon about your parathyroid glands. You will also have routine blood work. Depending on your blood work results, some people may need to take vitamin D before ... Xem chi tiết
Diabetes diet: Create your healthy-eating plan
A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. It's a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In fact, this type of diet is the best eating plan for most everyone. Why do you need to develop a healthy-eating plan? If you have diabetes or prediabetes, your health care ... Xem chi tiết
Restless legs syndrome and related disorders
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood movement disorder that affects 3% to 15% of the general population. The problem can occur in both children and adults, but it is found more in the older population. Although effective treatments are available, RLS often goes undiagnosed.Symptoms of RLSThe core symptom of RLS is an irresistible urge to move the legs. Some people describe this symptom as a sense of unease and ... Xem chi tiết
Cranberries: Nutritional Benefits
SOURCES:U.S. Department of Agriculture: “Cranberries.”U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods Product Information Sheet: “Cranberries.”U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service: “Full Report (All Nutrients): 45210936, Dried Cranberries, UPC: 071725726421,” “Basic Report: 09079, Cranberries, Dried, Sweetened,” “Basic Report: 09078, Cranberries, Raw,” “Full Report (All Nutrients): 45227324, Ocean Spray, Juice ... Xem chi tiết