Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTypes of Flap ProceduresPotential ComplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Types of Flap Procedures Potential Complications Frequently Asked Questions Sometimes, the flap consists of skin and fatty tissue only, but a flap may also include muscle from the donor site (the area from which the flap is raised). This article will review why a flap procedure may be used, as well as the different types of flaps and potential complications from the surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFlorida Share of Cost BasicsYour Share-of-CostWhen You Must PayEligible ExpensesMaximizing BenefitsWho It Works ForProgram ProblemsOption to Enroll in Other CoverageSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Florida Share of Cost Basics Your Share-of-Cost When You Must Pay Eligible Expenses Maximizing Benefits Who It Works For Program Problems Option to Enroll in Other Coverage Summary If you’re enrolled in the Florida MedicaidMedically Needy"Share of Cost" program, you need to know how to use this complicated health insurance correctly....

Key TakeawaysFlorida’s Parental Rights in Education law, which will go into effect on July 1, prohibits education on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade.Experts say the law could have detrimental impact on the mental health and self esteem of LGBTQ+ students and teachers.A few states are considering passing a similar legislation based on the “Don’t Say Gay” law. Key Takeaways Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, which will go into effect on July 1, prohibits education on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade....

Key TakeawaysA recent survey found that some food companies are unprepared to ensure food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.Food safety issues can emerge due to multiple reasons but often stem from a company’s food safety culture.The chance of getting COVID-19 through food is low. Consumers can also take precautions, such as washing produce. Key Takeaways A recent survey found that some food companies are unprepared to ensure food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Key TakeawaysWeight-loss programs that encourage lifestyle and behavioral changes can help people manage their weight and health.However, a study finds they are not as successful for people who are experiencing food insecurity.People who are food insecure often do not have access to nutritious food options that are the cornerstone of weight management programs. Key Takeaways Weight-loss programs that encourage lifestyle and behavioral changes can help people manage their weight and health....

Key TakeawaysAsthma is the most common non-communicable disease in childrenAccording to a recent study, feeding infants heat-treated milk-based products appears to contribute to asthma risk.There are steps parents can take to reduce risk if they’re feeding their child formula. Key Takeaways Asthma is the most common non-communicable disease in childrenAccording to a recent study, feeding infants heat-treated milk-based products appears to contribute to asthma risk.There are steps parents can take to reduce risk if they’re feeding their child formula....

When you think of Fran Drescher, you probably hear her character’s iconic voice (and laugh!) that helped launch her into fame as Fran Fine on the ’90s sitcomThe Nanny. The show still has a large fan base more than 30 years later, with viewers streaming episodes on HBO Max. Drescher is more soft-spoken than her iconic character, but when she speaks on topics she’s passionate about—like health—there’s a gusto behind her words that doesn’t require a high decibel level....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Is UsedHow It WorksDosageSide EffectsSafetyOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Is Used How It Works Dosage Side Effects Safety Other Treatments Gabapentinis a prescription drug sold under the brand name Neurontin, Horizant, and others that is used to treat symptoms ofrestless legs syndrome (RLS)as well aspartial seizuresandpostherpetic neuralgia.Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs known asanticonvulsants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical HistoryPhysical ExaminationLabsImagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Gallbladder Disease GuideHow Gallbladder Disease Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical History Physical Examination Labs Imaging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Gallbladder Disease Guide The term “gallbladder disease” encompasses medical conditions that affect the gallbladder, like gallstones, acute or chroniccholecystitis(gallbladder inflammation resulting from gallstones), and gallbladder cancer. While symptom review, physical examination, and blood work all play a role in the diagnosis of gallbladder disease, obtaining anabdominal ultrasound(and possibly other imaging tests) is the most important aspect of the diagnostic process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeries and ProceduresPrescriptionsComplementary MedicineLifestyleFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Gallbladder Disease GuideWhat Is Gallbladder Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgeries and Procedures Prescriptions Complementary Medicine Lifestyle Frequently Asked Questions Next in Gallbladder Disease Guide The treatment ofgallbladder diseasedepends on the type of disease. The most common manifestation of gallbladder disease is gallstones, which are hardened pieces of digestive fluid or bile in your gallbladder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentWhat to EatComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment What to Eat Complications Gallbladder sludge, or biliary sludge, is a mixture of particles and bile that can build up in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ that stores and releases bile, a digestive fluid. It is on the right side of the body, under the liver....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGastritis TreatmentsLifestyle ChangesTaking MedicationWhen to Call a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gastritis Treatments Lifestyle Changes Taking Medication When to Call a Provider Gastritisis the irritation or inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can result for a number of reasons. Treatment for gastritis will coincide with the cause and address the underlying condition. The type of therapy may also depend on whether gastritis symptoms start suddenly (are acute) or are severe or long-lasting (are chronic)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBackgroundClassificationDefinitionsDiagnosis in AdultsDiagnosis in ChildrenFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Background Classification Definitions Diagnosis in Adults Diagnosis in Children Frequently Asked Questions Gender dysphoriais the term used to describe the distress caused when a person’s biological sex andgender identitydo not match cultural expectations. For example, a person with a penis may exist as a woman, while a person with a vagina may exist as a man....