The Stroop test, also referred to as the Stroop Color Word Test or the Stroop Effect, is a test dating back to the 1930s that measures cognitive functioning. It may be used as part of the assessment process when conducting an evaluation to determine if someone has mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, oranother type of dementia. LWA/Dann Tardif Blend Images 158315060 / Getty Images What Does the Stroop Test Contain? The Stroop Test consists of colors that are written in words but in the wrong color ink....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?What Is T3?When to TestPreparing to TestTesting ProcedureNormal T3 LevelsAbnormal ResultsRisks and Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? What Is T3? When to Test Preparing to Test Testing Procedure Normal T3 Levels Abnormal Results Risks and Side Effects This article will discuss normal and abnormal free T3 levels. It will also cover what to expect when receiving a free T3 test....

Key TakeawaysThe 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas and Louisiana were sanctioned to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.The ruling would disproportionately impact low-income women, men, and people of color, making up a large percentage of beneficiaries of Medicaid funding.Planned Parenthood is still able to provide services through the Medicaid program in Texas until December 15. For Louisiana, Planned Parenthood is able to provide services for Medicaid patients; however, there will be additional proceedings that may change coverage....

Key TakeawaysData from the 2020 U.S. census helps determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding will be spent annually on healthcare and assistance programs in communities over the next decade.Counting every person is critical, but experts say high rates of undercounts tend to occur in underserved communities that would most benefit from the funding.The 2020 U.S. census has faced challenges, such as counting during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInstitutions Using the FormTips for Preparing the FormUB-04 Fields Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Institutions Using the Form Tips for Preparing the Form UB-04 Fields The UB-04 uniform medical billing form is the standard claim form that institutional providers use, such as hospitals and community mental health care centers. It is used to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance companies for inpatient or outpatient services....

Historically, the most common of the highly specific tests used in confirmatory testing is the Western blot test.However, there are other confirmatory tests that are now preferred. The Western blot was removed from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended laboratory HIV testing algorithm in 2014 in favor of using fourth-generation antibody/antigen tests for confirmation of a positive initial screening test. Science Photo Library - TEK IMAGE / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images...

Bilateral means “on both sides”. The term is derived from Latin, “bi” means two, and “lateral” means to the side. In medicine, bilateral refers to both sides of the body or two of something. Bilateral ankle fractures would mean both ankles are fractured. Bilateral inguinalherniaswould mean that both inguinal areas, left and right, have hernias. Many things in the human body are bilateral, as our bodies are frequently mirror images on the left and right, such as the kidneys and lungs....

Key TakeawaysTraumatic brain injuries can be extremely disruptive to people’s lives.If someone has attention issues after sustaining an injury, taking methylphenidate, a medication typically used to treat ADHD, may be helpful.March isBrain Injury Awareness Month, which aims to increase understanding about brain injuries as chronic conditions. Key Takeaways Traumatic brain injuries can be extremely disruptive to people’s lives.If someone has attention issues after sustaining an injury, taking methylphenidate, a medication typically used to treat ADHD, may be helpful....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow a Thyroid Imbalance Affects MoodHow to Manage Mood Swings and AngerOther Signs of Thyroid DiseaseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How a Thyroid Imbalance Affects Mood How to Manage Mood Swings and Anger Other Signs of Thyroid Disease Frequently Asked Questions Thethyroidis abutterfly-shaped endocrine glandlocated in the neck. It plays a role in many areas of the body, including metabolism (the speed at which people burn energy), heart rate, mood, and cognition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Link to SalivaThyroid ConditionsTreatmentsConsequencesRemedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link to Saliva Thyroid Conditions Treatments Consequences Remedies Thyroid disease and dry mouth often go hand in hand. If you have thyroid disease, then there is a chance you may also have persistentxerostomia(dry mouth). In fact, while there are many causes of dry mouth, one study found that about half of people who are diagnosed with xerostomia have thyroid disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TestingPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosesNext in Thyroid Eye Disease GuideHow Thyroid Eye Disease Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Testing Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnoses Next in Thyroid Eye Disease Guide Listen to this article(5 minutes) stockstudioX / Getty Images What Is Thyroid Eye Disease? There are no official self-checks or at-home tests that can diagnose thyroid eye disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOver-the-Counter (OTC) TherapiesPrescriptionsSurgeries and Specialist-Driven ProceduresComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)Next in Thyroid Eye Disease GuideLiving With Thyroid Eye Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Over-the-Counter (OTC) Therapies Prescriptions Surgeries and Specialist-Driven Procedures Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Next in Thyroid Eye Disease Guide Listen to this article(5 minutes) First, your healthcare provider will want to treat your Graves’ disease with medications, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery....

Key TakeawaysDuring National Nutrition Month, nutrition experts are encouraging people to “personalize their plate” to avoid nutrition gaps and meet their unique nutritional needs.Some popular eating patterns can leave people lacking in adequate amounts of key nutrients if they eliminate entire food groups from their diets.Looking at your dietary habits can help you determine what you need to eat to support your health goals. Key Takeaways During National Nutrition Month, nutrition experts are encouraging people to “personalize their plate” to avoid nutrition gaps and meet their unique nutritional needs....