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How to use a Defibrillator

Defibrillators are the devices used to deliver shocks to the heart in cases of life threatening cardiac disorders. Electrodes that are connected to the machine are usually held in place over the chest of a patient while one or more shocks are delivered.

11 Mar 2010

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects

Bariatric surgery is a procedure performed on obese individuals in order to help them achieve rapid weight loss. The risks associated with bariatric surgery fall into two main categories: those related to restricted food intake and rapid weight loss and those associated with the surgical procedure itself.

11 Mar 2010

Diet After Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery involves reducing the capacity of the stomach to hold food, and therefore the amount of calories and nutrients that can be absorbed in the intestines. A patient’s diet needs to be modified accordingly after surgery to ensure maximum nutrition while reducing calorie intake.

11 Mar 2010

Bariatric Surgery Types

The type of bariatric surgery that is used to help extremely or morbidly obese individuals lose weight depends on a number of factors, with each type of surgery associated with advantages and disadvantages. Patients and healthcare providers need to discuss the risks and benefits of procedures before deciding on the most suitable type of surgery.

11 Mar 2010

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Exercise and diet alone often fails to effectively treat people with extreme and excessive obesity. Bariatric surgery is an operation that is performed in order to help such individuals lose weight. Evidence suggests that bariatric surgery may lower death rates for patients with severe obesity, especially when coupled with healthy eating and lifestyle changes after surgery.

11 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Complications

Tonsillitis often resolves within three to four days, with fever and other symptoms usually subsiding within a week. In some individuals however, the symptoms do not improve or may even worsen after this time.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Treatment

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viruses and therefore the use of antibiotics is generally not effective in treating the infection. Treatment is usally aimed at alleviating symptoms, preventing secondary bacterial infections and preventing recurrence. Symptoms such as inflammation, pain and redness usually resolve within a week.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Causes

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viral infection; however, bacterial infection can also be the cause.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Symptoms

Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils as a result of infection, usually viral infection. The condition is most commonly seen among children, although adults may also be affected. In some susceptible children, tonsillitis may occur every time they have an upper respiratory tract infection.

10 Mar 2010

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsils are small glands that lie on either side of the back of the throat. They are essentially glands that help maintain immunity and protect the oral inlet from invading pathogens. Tonsillitis describes a condition where these tonsils have become infected and/or inflamed.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Treatments

Testosterone replacement therapy is used to treat cases of testosterone deficiency in several disease conditions.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Mechanism

Testosterone is the principle male sex hormones in mammals, birds and other vertebrates. The effects of the hormone are exerted in two main ways.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Biochemistry

Testosterone is the most important male hormone and is responsible for the changes boys go through to become men as they go through puberty. Testosterone is mostly produced in the testes and a small amount is produced by the adrenal glands. In women, the ovaries also produce a small amount.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Physiological Effects

Testosterone is the principle male sex hormone and is responsible for reproductive growth and development in male vertebrates.

10 Mar 2010

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is the principle sex hormone responsible for the development of reproductive function in male vertebrates. Testosterone is one of the hormones referred to as androgens, which are also known of as anabolic steroids. As a steroid hormone, testosterone is derived from cholesterol and the structure of this hormone is similar across all mammals, reptiles, birds and fish.

10 Mar 2010

Fistula Treatment

The treatment of fistulas requires surgery to correct the abnormal connection or passageway that has formed between two organs or vessels. One common complication of fistulas is infection, which needs to combated using an appropriate antibiotics. Treatment ultimately depends on the type of fistula and the associated risks and symptoms.

4 Mar 2010

Fistula Causes

Fistulas can be a result of several disease conditions or the fistula may be surgically created for therapeutic reasons in some instances.

4 Mar 2010

What is a Fistula?

A fistula is an abnormal, tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels that are lined with epithelial cells. Fistulas are generally the result of a disease condition, but artificial fistulas may also be surgically created for therapy.

4 Mar 2010