Key TakeawaysCOVID-19 has had a disproportionate toll on Native American communities.Because every indigenous nation is autonomous and governs differently, their COVID-19 responses and vaccination efforts differ.Indigenous nations are vaccinating their communities at higher rates than U.S. averages. Key Takeaways COVID-19 has had a disproportionate toll on Native American communities.Because every indigenous nation is autonomous and governs differently, their COVID-19 responses and vaccination efforts differ.Indigenous nations are vaccinating their communities at higher rates than U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Biomarkers?ExamplesUsesLimitationsWhat You Can DoFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Biomarkers? Examples Uses Limitations What You Can Do Frequently Asked Questions Inflammationplays a role in many different diseases, including short-term issues and morechronic inflammatory disorders. Because of this, scientists have worked hard to find “biomarkers” of inflammation. Through a blood test or other type of test, clinicians can get information about different aspects of inflammation in the body....

If you are new to usingcontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)therapy to treat yoursleep apnea, you may want to learn more about your goals of use in order to obtain insurance payment for your machine. How does initial compliance determine whether insurance pays for CPAP therapy? Learn how the first few months of use are critical to ensuring long-term access to the treatment and what to do if you struggle to adjust....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It HappensIodine SourcesSymptomsTreatmentHospitalization Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Happens Iodine Sources Symptoms Treatment Hospitalization Iodineis a chemical found in foods, some salts, anddietary supplements. The body does not naturally make iodine; therefore, it relies on external sources. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults is 150 micrograms (mcg). Quantities over 1,100 mcg have been associated with an increased risk of thyroid disorders....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksComplementary Medications UsedWhat It Feels LikeRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Complementary Medications Used What It Feels Like Risks Iontophoresis is a type ofelectrical stimulation treatmentused to deliver medication through your skin to deeper tissues. Physical therapists occasionally useiontophoresisto penetrate the layers of skin in order to deliver medications to injured body parts. E+ / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksA “Positive Diagnostic Strategy"Subtypes of IBSRome IV CriteriaPhysical Exam and Lab Tests for IBSImagingDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in IBS GuideIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Diet: Foods to Eat and What to Limit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks A “Positive Diagnostic Strategy” Subtypes of IBS Rome IV Criteria Physical Exam and Lab Tests for IBS Imaging Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in IBS Guide...

Healthcare providers and eye doctors tend to throw around the term “20/20” quite a bit, and because of this, most have come to understand that having 20/20 vision is adequate, normal, or at least a good thing. Even the news program “20/20” promises a clearer view of specific stories. PhotoAlto/Eric Audras / Getty Images Measuring Vision Human vision is complicated. It is multifaceted, and eye care professionals need some way to quantify or measure vision for patients....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCall 911Stop the BleedingDon’t Elevate LegsWound LocationUnderstand Bullet WoundsRecoveryComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Call 911 Stop the Bleeding Don’t Elevate Legs Wound Location Understand Bullet Wounds Recovery Complications Most likely, you’ll never have to deal with a gunshot wound. Someparamedicseven go their whole careers without treating one. Treatment and recovery for a gunshot wound depend on the size of the bullet, where the bullet enters your body, and how soon you seek medical care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAvoidant Personality DisorderSocial AnxietyDifferencesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Avoidant Personality Disorder Social Anxiety Differences Diagnosis Treatment When to Get Help Frequently Asked Questions Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD)andsocial anxiety disorder (SAD)are both conditions that involve discomfort and withdrawal in social settings. They share several characteristics but are classified differently. AVPD is a personality disorder in which avoidance is used to cope with feelings of personal inadequacy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsScreeningDiagnosisStagingImagingDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cervical Cancer GuideCervical Cancer Survival Rate: What to Expect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Screening Diagnosis Staging Imaging Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cervical Cancer Guide Other tests or procedures may be done when cervical cancer is diagnosed and staged, before treatment begins. That’s especially true in more advanced stages of cervical cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicationPhysical TherapyExerciseChiropractic CareAcupunctureHeat or Cold TherapySpine InjectionsBracingSurgeryPreventive Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medication Physical Therapy Exercise Chiropractic Care Acupuncture Heat or Cold Therapy Spine Injections Bracing Surgery Preventive Steps Degenerative disc diseasetreatment aims to minimize symptoms and prevent further disc degeneration. Damage to the disc cannot be reversed. The right treatment option may depend on the extent of deterioration. This article will cover the different treatment options for degenerative disc disease, including conservative treatment and surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTransmissionWho Is at Risk?How CommonCold SoresIf Your Partner Doesn’t Have ItPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Transmission Who Is at Risk? How Common Cold Sores If Your Partner Doesn’t Have It Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about genital herpes, how it spreads, who is most at risk, when to get tested and how to prevent spread. Where Do You Get Genital Herpes From?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVaginal SexOral SexInjecting Drug UseBlood Transfusions and TransplantsPregnancyOther Possible CausesFactors that Increase Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vaginal Sex Oral Sex Injecting Drug Use Blood Transfusions and Transplants Pregnancy Other Possible Causes Factors that Increase Risk HIVis a virus that can be transmitted from someone with HIV to someone without through body fluids like semen, blood, vaginal secretions, and breast milk....