Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSignsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Electrical shock occurs when an electrical current travels through the body. Injuries from electrical shock happen when someone accidentally comes in contact with an electrical source, such as a frayed cord or a downed power line. This article discusses the causes, signs, effects, and prevention of electrical shock....

Key TakeawaysResearchers found that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe treatment, especially when compared to the risks associated with severe depression.Patients who received ECT were less at risk of suicide, compared to those who didn’t.People with severe depression who might benefit from ECT are often reluctant to receive the treatment due to stigma and worries. Key Takeaways Researchers found that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe treatment, especially when compared to the risks associated with severe depression....

Our body’s electrolytes are certain elements that arevital to life. They affect us in profound ways. Everything from generation of a brain cell’s energy to a nerve cell’s electricity, from our body’s water content to our heart’s rhythm, and more, is dependent on electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and others being in a certain range (and you thought that an electrolyte is something you take to relieve a cramp!). In fact, life as we know it, would not exist without these elements which are an intricate part of our physiology....

The more common treatments of obstructivesleep apnea—continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)or bilevel therapy—may be difficult to tolerate. As the condition can have serious, and evenfatal, consequences, you may be motivated to seek out alternative options. tommaso79 / Getty Images Surgery may seem like a desirable option and the use of a device called a hypoglossal nerve stimulator might sound appealing. How does the surgery for the hypoglossal nerve stimulator, calledInspirein the United States, treat obstructive sleep apnea?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Elevated Liver Enzymes?SymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Elevated Liver Enzymes? Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Theliverplays a vital role in the body, like processing medications, removing toxins from the blood, and supporting nutrient absorption and transportation. Changes in liver function can impact nearly every bodily system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentDietCausesPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment Diet Causes Prevention Candidais a genus of fungi that exists (usually harmlessly) in areas such as the skin, the mouth, the vagina, and the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms depend on thearea of infection. On the skin, an overgrowth may cause a rash, while a vaginal yeast infection can cause itching, burning, and abnormal discharge. An oral yeast infection can cause white patches on the tongue, while an overgrowth ofCandidain the gut can cause gastrointestinal complaints such as bloating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElla vs. Plan B: Important DifferencesHow to Take Ella vs. Plan BWhich Works Better for Emergency Contraception?Side Effects: Which Is More Tolerable?Drug InteractionsOther Contraceptives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ella vs. Plan B: Important Differences How to Take Ella vs. Plan B Which Works Better for Emergency Contraception? Side Effects: Which Is More Tolerable? Drug Interactions Other Contraceptives Ella (ulipristal acetate) and Plan B (levonorgestrel) are twoemergency contraceptive pillsfor use to prevent pregnancy after having condomless sex or when a condom fails (tears or slips) during sex....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsElliptical BenefitsElliptical DisadvantagesTreadmill BenefitsTreadmill DisadvantagesSafetyHow to Choose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Elliptical Benefits Elliptical Disadvantages Treadmill Benefits Treadmill Disadvantages Safety How to Choose Both are two of the most popular aerobic machines, but the right choice for you depends on your personal preferences, health situation, and fitness goals. Elliptical Machine Benefits Elliptical machines offer multiple benefits. They operate with fluid movement and provide alow-impactworkout....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat Is the Main Cause of Embolic Stroke?Embolic Stroke DiagnosisTreatment for Embolic StrokeRisk FactorsPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What Is the Main Cause of Embolic Stroke? Embolic Stroke Diagnosis Treatment for Embolic Stroke Risk Factors Prognosis An embolic stroke is a type ofischemic strokethat occurs when anembolus(ablood clotthat breaks off from a larger blood clot) travels from elsewhere in the body to block an artery in the brain....

Key Takeaways Fentanyl typically comes as a white powder, which can be mixed with other drugs—like methamphetamine and cocaine—and stamped onto pills. Increasingly, drugs being sold on the street as OxyContin, Xanax, Adderall, or other prescription drugs, are laced with fentanyl.A restaurant worker who uses stimulants to stay active for a 10-hour shift might consume fentanyl unwittingly. So might a college student who purchases Adderall to stay alert while studying....

Summer in California means fruit crisp season. It looks like heaping bags of vibrant apricots, nectarines, and plums crowding the kitchen countertops. It requires tubs of crumbly, nutty crisp topping ready to go in the freezer for whenever someone craves dessert. One of the greatest privileges of my California childhood was the access to an abundance of sweet fresh fruit. Farmers market berries became a Saturday staple and we purchased oranges in 10-pound bags....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?When Is It Needed?What to ExpectTypes of TransfersNumber of EmbryosSuccess RatesRisks and Precautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? When Is It Needed? What to Expect Types of Transfers Number of Embryos Success Rates Risks and Precautions Embryo transferis the fertilized egg implantation into the womb (uterus). It is integral to thein vitro fertilization(IVF) process. The purpose of an embryo transfer is to assist a person in becoming pregnant....

Key TakeawaysDespite the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturnedRoe v. Wade, people still have the constitutional right to access emergency contraception like Plan B and ella.Most emergency contraceptives and abortion pills will last between two to five years, but experts recommend always checking the medication box or bottle before purchase and use.It can be a good idea to have emergency contraception on hand, but you should never hoard it, since that can limit other people’s ability to find the medication if they need it....