Coagulation activation results in the cleavage of fibrinogen to fibrin monomer.7,8 The fibrin monomers spontaneously aggregate to fibrin and are cross-linked by factor XIII; this produces a fibrin clot. In response to the coagulation process the fibrinolytic system is activated resulting in the conversion of plasminogen into plasmin, which cleaves fibrin (and fibrinogen) into the fragments D and E. Due to cross-linkage between ... Xem chi tiết
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The FDA Just Recalled Montelukast Pills for a Dangerous Labeling Mistake
One form of montelukast, a medication commonly prescribed to treat asthma symptoms, has been voluntarily recalled for a potentially dangerous labeling mix-up, according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Specifically, the recall affects 30-pill bottles of 10 milligram montelukast tablets (a generic version of Singulair) manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals, the statement says. Instead of montelukast, ... Xem chi tiết
Billing and Coding: Ocular Photography – External
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NIPT Test
What is the NIPT test?NIPT stands for noninvasive prenatal testing. It’s a screening test offered during pregnancy to see if the fetus is at risk for having a chromosomal disorder like Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome). The test can also determine the sex of the fetus. It’s done by taking a sample of your blood, which also contains fragments of DNA from the fetus. DNA ... Xem chi tiết
Blood in urine (hematuria)
OverviewIt can be scary to see blood in urine, also called hematuria. In many cases, the cause is harmless. But blood in urine also can be a sign of a serious illness. If you can see the blood, it's called gross hematuria. Blood that can't be seen with the naked eye is called microscopic hematuria. It's such a small amount that it can be seen only under a microscope when a lab tests the urine. Either way, it's important to ... Xem chi tiết
Ashwagandha+B6+B12 anxiety
Description Nutralie's Ashwagandha Complex is characterized by presenting 550 mg of Ashwagandha KSM-66, a brand of raw material, which offers the unique extract of Ashwagandha root; a traditional Indian herb, also known as Withania Somnifera, widely used in the Ayurvedic field. Ashwagandha Complex is 100% vegan and natural, as the raw material is extracted through an exclusive process, in which no alcohols or chemical ... Xem chi tiết
Phentermine for weight loss seems safe, effective longer term
Dr. Arterburn discusses reassuring news from his PCORnet study of the most widely used anti-obesity drug in the United States. By David Arterburn, MD, MPH, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute and an internal medicine physician at Washington Permanente Medical Group As time goes by, we’re recognizing more and more how chronic and tenacious obesity can be. Comprehensive, intensive ... Xem chi tiết
Is Nesquik Chocolate Powder Bad For You?
Nesquik Chocolate Powder mix has been in existence in the United States since 1948. It quickly spread around the world, having a presence in most industrialized nations by 1960. The advantages of this product are, having chocolate milk available, in the amount you desire, and only needing regular milk in your refrigerator. It eliminates having to purchase chocolate milk and the possibility of it expiring. Nesquik is a viable ... Xem chi tiết
APTA
ICD-10-CM, which stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, contains two code sets. They are ICD-10-CM, Clinical Modification; and ICD-10-PCS, Procedure Coding System. The PCS codes are not required for outpatient settings. All ICD-10 information that APTA provides is related to ICD-10-CM codes. Using ICD-10 Do I have to purchase a new ICD-10 book every year? Providers must use the ICD-10 codes for ... Xem chi tiết
PredniSONE Tablets, USP 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg & 50mg Rx only
Prednisone Tablets, USP are indicated in the following conditions: Endocrine Disorders Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency (hydrocortisone or cortisone is the first choice: synthetic analogs may be used in conjunction with mineralocorticoids where applicable, in infancy mineralocorticoid supplementation is of particular importance), Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Hypercalcemia associated with cancer, ... Xem chi tiết