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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionConditionsCervical Cancer ScreeningFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Conditions Cervical Cancer Screening Frequently Asked Questions Read on to find out more about how the cervix plays an important role in the female reproductive system. Several key components contribute to cervical function. These areas of the cervix are often discussed during pregnancy, Pap smears, andcolposcopy exams. It is important to become familiar with the anatomy of your cervix so you can understand possible changes that occur there and to understand what is involved in screening tests of the cervix....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClear MucusWhite MucusYellow MucusGreen MucusPink or Red MucusBrown or Orange MucusBlack MucusGetting Rid of MucusWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Clear Mucus White Mucus Yellow Mucus Green Mucus Pink or Red Mucus Brown or Orange Mucus Black Mucus Getting Rid of Mucus When to Seek Care Mucus can turn different colors for a variety of reasons. White snot can occur with a cold, for example, and pink boogers can be a sign of pregnancy....

Key TakeawaysAt-home rapid antigen tests are widely available and can be a quick way to find out if you have COVID-19.If you get a quick, dark line on your COVID test, it’s a pretty clear indicator that you’re positive.While there are many factors that can cause a line on a COVID test to be faint or hardly visible, the safe bet is to assume that any line on a test means you’re positive and that you need to take precautions to avoid spreading the virus to others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionsAssociated ConditionsRehabilitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Functions Associated Conditions Rehabilitation The mandibular nerve is the largest of the three divisions of thetrigeminal nervethat services the lower lip, lower teeth, gums, chin, and jaw. Unlike the other parts of the trigeminal nerve that only provide sensations (like touch and temperature), the mandibular nerve also controls the movements of muscles involved in mastication (chewing)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons to Use ItWho Uses ItTypes and FactorsHow to Use RPE ScalesIs It Accurate?Uses in Medical ManagementWays to Check Your Heart Rate Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons to Use It Who Uses It Types and Factors How to Use RPE Scales Is It Accurate? Uses in Medical Management Ways to Check Your Heart Rate The rate of perceived exertion scale, or RPE scale, is a scale for visualizing your exercise intensity....

Key TakeawaysThere is currently a national shortage of the RSV shot for infants.The limited supply does not affect the availability of the RSV vaccine for adults.Older adults still may have a hard time finding the RSV vaccine. Key Takeaways There is currently a national shortage of the RSV shot for infants.The limited supply does not affect the availability of the RSV vaccine for adults.Older adults still may have a hard time finding the RSV vaccine....

SPFstands for Sun Protection Factor. The SPF number indicates the level of protection against ultraviolet (UV) B rays.Sunscreenswith a higher SPF offer greater protection from the sun. SPF refers to the amount of UV radiation it takes to produce sunburn when wearing sunscreen in comparison to how much UV exposure it takes for unprotected skin to get sunburned. But, contrary to popular belief, SPF does not tell you how long you can stay in the sun without getting burned....

Thesplenius capitisis a deep muscle located on the upper back. Along with the splenius cervicis, it makes up the superficial layer (one of the three layers) of intrinsic back muscles. This means that it extends and rotates the head and neck, as opposed to the ribs and upper limbs.This article addresses the structure and function of the splenius capitis, as well as how this muscle may be injured and subsequently treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHormonesRegulationThyroid Disorders Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hormones Regulation Thyroid Disorders The thyroid gland’s main function is to regulate your metabolism. It produces hormones that help control your heart and digestive system. In infants, thyroid hormones help the brain and bones develop. A normal functioning thyroid gland is critical to the development of children and to both the long-term and minute-to-minute well-being of adults....

Key TakeawaysB.1.1.7 is a new coronavirus strain responsible for a majority of COVID-19 infections in the United Kingdom.Experts say it’s too soon to tell if the B.1.1.7 variant spreads at a faster rate than other coronavirus strains.Early data from infection rates in the United Kingdom suggests no evidence between the B.1.1.7 variant and a more severe COVID-19 infection.Experts say that Pfizer and Moderna’s coronavirus vaccines should still provide immunity against this coronavirus strain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunction and AnatomyAssociated ConditionsTreatmentExercises Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function and Anatomy Associated Conditions Treatment Exercises Thevastus medialis, otherwise known as the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), is a teardrop-shaped muscle that helps extend the knee and stabilize the kneecap. It is one of the fourquadriceps (“quad”) muscleslocated in the front of your thigh. The vastus medialis is crucial to mobility and weight-bear activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsOther SymptomsSelf-CheckWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Other Symptoms Self-Check When to See a Provider Throat cancer symptoms often include visible sores, a swollen tongue, and lumps in the throat or neck. Thickened white patches on the lining of thepharynx(throat) are usually the earliest signs of cancer or a precancerous condition in the throat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWith Effective TreatmentStages of Nail RegrowthWith Ineffective TreatmentSelf-CareWhen It Returns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents With Effective Treatment Stages of Nail Regrowth With Ineffective Treatment Self-Care When It Returns This article will discuss howtoenailswith a fungal infection look compared to healthy ones, what treatments are available, how to support healing at home, and what happens when toenail fungal infections recur or won’t go away....