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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPurposePreparationDay of SurgeryRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Purpose Preparation Day of Surgery Recovery Long-Term Care Anileostomyreversal is a technique that rejoins the two ends of your bowel after an ileostomy. Its purpose is to restore bowel function so you can remove waste normally. This article describes what an ileostomy reversal involves, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and common outcomes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Ileus is a condition that occurs when the natural motion of the intestine that moves material along, calledperistalsis, is slowed down or stopped. When food stops moving along, it can build-up to the point where it is blocking the intestine, like a clog in a pipe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Treatment Theilium, also known as the iliac bone, is the largest and uppermost bone on both sides of the pelvis. It is an essential part of the pelvic girdle. In adults, this fan-shaped bone is fused with two other bones (the ischium and pubis) to make the hip bone (often referred to as the coxal bone)....

The knee is the largest joint in the body. A hinge joint, the knee is made up of three bones, two different types of cartilage, and four ligaments. The many structures of the knee make the joint vulnerable to injuries.Knee injuries are commonly diagnosed using X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests.This article contains pictures of the knee joint, including X-rays, diagrams, and real images of knee injuries. The knee is the largest joint in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImitation Crab IngredientsImitation Crab NutritionWhy Does Imitation Crab Exist?Who Should Avoid ItChecking Food Labels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Imitation Crab Ingredients Imitation Crab Nutrition Why Does Imitation Crab Exist? Who Should Avoid It Checking Food Labels Imitation crab, often found insushi,is a less expensive substitute for real crab meat. It containssurimi, a paste made from minced fish flesh (mainly white fish), and other ingredients....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImmune System Disorders: Primary and Secondary Immune DeficiencyOveractive Immune System ExamplesCommon Autoimmune Diseases and SymptomsAutoimmune Disease Risk FactorsDiagnostic TestsWhen to Seek Medical Attention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Immune System Disorders: Primary and Secondary Immune Deficiency Overactive Immune System Examples Common Autoimmune Diseases and Symptoms Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors Diagnostic Tests When to Seek Medical Attention Immune system disorders are conditions in which the immune system doesn’t work as it should....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Vaccine Immunity WorksSteps to Take after VaccinationSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Vaccine Immunity Works Steps to Take after Vaccination Summary Key TakeawaysCOVID-19 vaccinations offer immunity two weeks (14 days) after receiving the full series (one Johnson & Johnson shot or the two-shot series from Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech).Although vaccines provide individual immunity, building population immunity against COVID-19 takes time and still requires social distancing and mask-wearing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhat Vaccines DoType of VaccinesVaccine Schedules Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition What Vaccines Do Type of Vaccines Vaccine Schedules The termsimmunizedandvaccinatedare often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. Vaccination describes the act of receiving a vaccine. Immunization describes the process of becoming immune through vaccination. Those differences may seem minor. Still, using terms correctly can prevent misunderstandings with your healthcare provider....

Key TakeawaysFederal health agencies greenlit a second booster of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people 50 and older or people who are immunocompromised.Data from Israel suggests that the fourth dose can help reduce COVID-19 death rates in people 60 and older.Officials are unsure whether and when the fourth dose can be extended to younger age groups as federal funding is running low. Key Takeaways Federal health agencies greenlit a second booster of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people 50 and older or people who are immunocompromised....

Key TakeawaysThe CDC recently revised its schedule for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, offering specific guidelines for people who are immunocompromised.Immunocompromised individuals may be eligible for more bivalent booster doses than other groups, but that number and vaccine schedule is dependent on input from their doctors.As of last month, two groups are eligible for another round of bivalent COVID vaccines: people aged 65 and older and immunocompromised individuals. But guidance is lacking for the latter group....

People with IgA deficiency are at a slightly higher risk for other conditions, including certain autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, allergic diseases, and worsening forms of immunodeficiency. Sam Edwards/OJO Images/Getty Images What Is IgA? The most important role of IgA is to protect against infections from the numerous bacteria that are present on the mucous membranes. What Is IgA Deficiency? Slightly low IgA values are not consistent with IgA deficiency....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Side Effect Causes How Common Are They? Most Common Side Effects Effects on Body Systems How Long They Last Managing Side Effects Is Immunotherapy Working? Immunotherapy is used for a wide variety of cancer types and stages. This type of treatment can be effective but also causes side effects. Most side effects from immunotherapy drugs are mild, but others are severe, life-threatening, and require medical care and even stopping treatment....

If you haveParkinson’s disease, you probably realize that all of your relationships – those with your spouse, partner, family, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances – can change. They can change in a good way (you renew and deepen a connection) or in a bad way (you completely lose a relationship). The most important thing to remember when reflecting on how Parkinson’s influences your relationships is that you have some say in the matter....