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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRoleEducationCharacteristicsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Role Education Characteristics Frequently Asked Questions A surgical scrub technician, also known as a scrub tech or operating room technician, is a member of the operating room team. The scrub tech is a college-educated operating room assistant who performs multiple job duties, including providing the surgeon with the instruments needed to perform surgery....

A secondary infection is one that occurs when a different infection, known as a primary infection, has made a person more susceptible to disease. It is called asecondary infectionbecause it occurs either after or because of another infection. Asiseeit / E+ / Getty Images Why Secondary Infections Occur There are several ways that a primary infection can increase susceptibility to disease, leading to a secondary infection. Changes to the Immune System Some diseases can lower the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInsulin Pumps and CGMsHow SAPs WorkPump FeaturesSide EffectsCostQuestions for Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Insulin Pumps and CGMs How SAPs Work Pump Features Side Effects Cost Questions for Your Healthcare Provider Sensor-augmented insulin pumps (SAPs) areinsulin pumpscapable of talking to continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs). As an “open-loop” system, SAPs still require manual adjustments and inputs from the wearer....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks/Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results Frequently Asked Questions Asentinel node biopsyis a surgical procedure used to look at a sample of tissue (biopsy) from yourlymph nodesto see if an early-stage breast cancer has spread beyond the initial tumor. “Sentinel” means to guard or stand watch, so sentinel lymph nodes are the first ones a cancer is expected to be found in if it has spread (metastasized)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment and PreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment and Prevention Prognosis A person can contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) when certain bacteria, viruses, or parasites are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The terms “sexually transmitted infection” and “sexually transmitted disease” (STD) are often used interchangeably. The difference comes down to whether a person has symptoms of infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe SinusesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentNext in Sinus Infection GuideSymptoms of a Sinus Infection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Sinuses Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Next in Sinus Infection Guide A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is an inflammation of the air spaces around your nose and eyes, including the paranasal cavities. When sinus drainage is blocked, the sinuses fill with mucus, and this can cause a sensation of pain and pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of the TestRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting ResultsA Word From VerywellFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of the Test Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results A Word From Verywell Frequently Asked Questions Sjögren’s antibodies include anti-SS-A (also called anti-Ro) and anti-SS-B (also called anti-La). These antibody levels can be measured in the blood....

A blemish describes any discoloration, spot, or mark on the skin. There are different types of blemishes, and each has its own cause. Although most blemishes like acne aren’t a cause for concern and require no treatment, some may signal a more serious condition likeskin cancer. Peopleimages / Getty Images Types of Blemishes A blemish can refer to many different types of marks on the skin. Some blemishes, like acne, may be easy to recognize....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis A skin horn (also known as a cutaneous horn orcornu cutaneum) is a lesion that resembles an animal horn.The horn is a hard outgrowth of abnormally shaped tissue made of keratin—the primary protein of the surface layer of skin that forms its rigidity and provides barrier protection. Keratin is also found in the nails and hair....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCauses and Risk FactorsTreatmentDressingsComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes and Risk Factors Treatment Dressings Complications Prevention A skin tear is a type of injury where the skin is torn from the body (avulsion). The tears usually affect thin, fragileskin. Unlikesupple skinthat stretches to keep it from breaking, weak skin can rip easily. For some people, just bumping into a bookshelf or taking off a bandage too fast can tear their skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention A skin ulcer is a crater-like, open sore on the skin. These wounds are roughly circular, with a center that is open and raw. This article will talk about the various types of skin ulcers, their symptoms and causes, and how they can be treated and prevented. Verywell / Emily Roberts...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Timing and Location Day of Your Test During Your Stay Results A sleep study, called apolysomnogram, is a test used to help diagnosesleep apnea,restless legs syndrome(RLS), and othersleep disorders. People usually spend the night at a hospital sleep laboratory or an outpatient sleep clinic. Electrodes attached to their body monitor their brain waves, breathing, and movement while they sleep. Verywell / Emily Roberts...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting Results Frequently Asked Questions A sleep-deprived EEG, or anelectroencephalogram, is a type of EEG that’s done when you’ve had much less sleep than usual. It’s used to detect subtle seizures, likeabsence seizuresorfocal seizures....