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Severity of Back Injuries

… Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and are not serious. Minor injuries can also result from overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the back. Back pain … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …

Body Piercing Healing Times

… Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …

First Aid for a Spinal Injury

How Hospice Palliative Care Can Help With Spiritual Concerns

… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …

Asthma Diary

… the trigger (if possible), the symptoms, and what kind of medicine you used for relief and how well it worked. Also note if you had … your PEF using the same green, yellow, and red zone system used in your asthma action plan . Here is an example of how …

Prolonged Grief

… of a loved one, such as the death of a child or a death caused by an accident, a homicide, or a suicide. Have a … People may: Act as though nothing has changed. They may refuse to talk about the loss. Become preoccupied with the … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Jean S. Kutner MD, …

Lipid Panel

… blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids include … as part of a regular health examination. Your doctor may use the results of this test to prevent, check on, or … your blood drawn. Usually, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. Fasting is not …

Parkinsons Disease and Freezing

… very disabling when it affects the way you walk. It can cause you to stop as though your feet suddenly have become glued to the floor. It can result in falls that cause serious injury, such as a hip fracture. Freezing may … help you if freezing is a severe or frequent problem. What medicines are used to treat freezing? Apomorphine is a …

Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity

… is the most important measurement of lung function. It is used to: Diagnose obstructive lung diseases such as asthma … has a lower FEV1 result than a healthy person. See how well medicines used to improve breathing are working. Check if lung disease …

Drooping Eyelids

… muscles that control the eyelids. Drooping eyelids may cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …