In Nevada, blood test are increasingly being used by police officers for Driving Under the Influence arrests. If you are arrested for a DUI, the police officer may ask you to submit to a breath test or a blood test. As Nevada is an “implied consent state”, you give “implied consent” to submit to an evidentiary test to determine your blood alcohol level, or breath alcohol level, simply by driving on Nevada’s roads. You may ... Xem chi tiết
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Sink Your Fangs into These Teeth-Friendly Halloween Snacks
Ready to celebrate Halloween without the sugar crash? Let’s face it, Halloween is a candy-lover’s dream. But with a plethora of sugary treats tempting us at every turn, it’s easy to indulge a little too much. Did you know that the average American consumes around 7,000 calories of candy during Halloween? That’s a lot of sugar! But don’t worry, you don’t have to sacrifice fun for health. There are plenty of delicious and ... Xem chi tiết
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPSS)
Number: 0259 Table Of Contents Policy Applicable CPT / HCPCS / ICD-10 Codes Background References Policy Scope of Policy This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS). Medical Necessity Aetna considers the following interventions medically necessary: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) for any of the following, and member meets selection criteria in the ... Xem chi tiết
Creamy Crockpot Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Flavorful Family Favorite
Sharing is caring! If you’re a fan of creamy, cheesy pasta with a burst of garlic flavor, this Crockpot Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is about to become your new go-to dinner recipe. This dish brings together tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with the bold flavors of Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta and rich cream cheese. It’s a one-pot wonder that takes ... Xem chi tiết
Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care
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Herbal Tea & Pregnancy
Are Herbal Teas Safe During Your Pregnancy? Many alternative medicine health care providers feel that consuming certain herbal teas during pregnancy is a great way to support optimal pregnancy health. Herbal teas can often provide an additional source of nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. However, due to the lack of studies on most herbs, the FDA encourages caution when ingesting herbal teas. To understand which ... Xem chi tiết
FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant
How long will my liver transplant last? Liver transplant can have excellent outcomes. Recipients have been known to live a normal life over 30 years after the operation. According to the most recent year computed UNOS/OPTN (2004) national average one-year graft survival at 83%, and patient survival at 87% for patients receiving a deceased donor liver and 92% for those transplanted with an organ from a living donor. Five-year ... Xem chi tiết
A Few Bad Seeds: Using Brain Fluid to Grow Clumps in Brain Cells
It’s like gardening gone wrong: scientists can sprinkle Huntington’s protein on the outside of laboratory-grown brain cells and make sticky, potentially harmful protein clumps grow inside the cells. Now, new research showing that human brain fluid does the same thing could help us monitor Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is caused by a genetic mutation that makes the Huntington’s protein extra-long. Just like an ... Xem chi tiết
The Unexpected Benefits of Vitamin D Shots
Vitamin D shots are a method of vitamin supplementation with the goal of increasing the levels of vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is important for many functions in the body, including bone health, immune function, and muscle function. Many people who do not get enough sun exposure, such as those living in the Northern Hemisphere (during wintertime), and those who have certain medical conditions may benefit from getting ... Xem chi tiết
Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What to Take When
Should I Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen? Reeder says determining which pain reliever to take is a matter of finding what works best for you. However, here are soft recommendations for common health ailments: Headache, common cold or fever. This is a personal preference. Some feel acetaminophen works better for them, whereas others find ibuprofen better relieves a headache. Muscle ache or pulled/strained muscle. Ibuprofen ... Xem chi tiết