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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauseSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Torticollis(wryneck) occurs when the neck turns or twists into an involuntary position. It affects both children and adults. There are two main types: congenital (present at birth, often in first pregnancies) and acquired due to causes likeinfectionor spinal changes. Congenital torticollis in infants is generally painless, while acquired torticollis often causesneck painand restricted neck movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsWhen to See a ProviderCausesDiagnosisDietTreatmentTortuous Colon vs. IBSColonoscopy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms When to See a Provider Causes Diagnosis Diet Treatment Tortuous Colon vs. IBS Colonoscopy A tortuous colon is an abnormally long colon (large intestine) that has many twists and loops in order to fit inside the body. It is also known as a redundant colon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It’s Made FromTAH vs. LVADImplantation ProcessLife With an Artificial HeartGetting a Heart Transplant Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It’s Made From TAH vs. LVAD Implantation Process Life With an Artificial Heart Getting a Heart Transplant A total artificial heart (TAH) is a mechanical heart-like device that acts as a pump when placed into the chest. It is used to replace the pumping action of the damaged heart ventricles while a person waits for a heart transplant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTPN NutritionTypesTPN UsesPPN UsesTPN NutrientsTreatmentAdministrationSide EffectsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents TPN Nutrition Types TPN Uses PPN Uses TPN Nutrients Treatment Administration Side Effects Outlook Most people receive the energy and nutrients they need through their diets, but sometimes this is not possible for medical reasons. Parenteral nutrition gives a person the nutrients and calories they need through a vein instead of through eating....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery?Purpose of Total Shoulder Replacement SurgeryHow To PrepareWhat To Expect On The Day Of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Purpose of Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery How To Prepare What To Expect On The Day Of Surgery Recovery Total shoulder replacement, also known as total shoulder arthroplasty, is a procedure where portions of the bones in the shoulder joint are removed and replaced with artificial implants....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to UseCommercial TourniquetsImprovised TourniquetsHow to ApplyIf Bleeding Won’t StopCommon Mistakes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Use Commercial Tourniquets Improvised Tourniquets How to Apply If Bleeding Won’t Stop Common Mistakes A tourniquet is a device, typically made from nylon, rubber, or cloth, that can be wrapped tightly around an arm or leg to control bleeding. It may be used to stop blood flow from a severe wound like a gunshot, stabbing, or heavy machinery accident....

Key TakeawaysA class of toxic chemicals called PFAS can accumulate in the body and environment, leading to multiple long-term health effects.A new study establishes a connection between PFAS exposure and biomarkers of liver damage.The review is the largest analysis of existing animal and human studies and is the first to present such a probable link. Key Takeaways A class of toxic chemicals called PFAS can accumulate in the body and environment, leading to multiple long-term health effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention While toxic shock syndrome is often associated withtampon use, tampons are not the only cause. The condition also affects people who are not menstruating, including people of all genders and ages. This article explains TSS symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome There are several signs and symptoms of TSS, including toxic shock syndrome rash and fever....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesPreventionDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Prevention Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping In healthy individuals, this infection doesn’t usually do lasting damage and often shows no symptoms. But people with a weakened immune system and babies born to a person who acquired the infection for the first time in that pregnancy are at risk of more dangerous infections. Toxoplasmagrows in and affects various parts of the body, including thebrain, eyes, and muscles of the heart and body....

Key TakeawaysTpoxx (tecovirimat) is the only antiviral drug available to manage the symptoms of an mpox infection.The drug was designed to treat smallpox and is available under a special license for use in mpox patients.The drug appears to be safe and effective. But there are no clinical trials of how the drug performs in mpox patients, so scientists don’t know just helpful it is. Key Takeaways Tpoxx (tecovirimat) is the only antiviral drug available to manage the symptoms of an mpox infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Atrabeculatedbladder is abladderwith a stiff, thickened wall. It mainly occurs when the repeated or prolonged blockage of urine flow (called abladder outlet obstruction) forces the bladder to work harder to push urine past the blockage. Over time, the increased pressure causes the formation of scar tissues and other changes that reduce the bladder’s elasticity....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTrachea AnatomyTrachea FunctionAssociated ConditionsTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Trachea Anatomy Trachea Function Associated Conditions Treatment Summary Thetrachea(also called the windpipe) is the large tube that brings air from the nasal passages, throat, andlarynx(the upper respiratory tract) to the two large airways that branch off into each lung (bronchi). An important function of the trachea is warming and moisturizing the air, as well as catching debris and microbes before they can enter the lungs....

If I could give women only one piece of health advice as they age, it would be this: Put the responsibility for your health in your hands. If you don’t advocate for yourself, how can you expect others to? As a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in the Atlanta area, I have had the opportunity to treat women at every pivotal life transition. And while each life stage comes with its own set of questions and challenges, the menopausal stage for women may feel like an accumulation of all the stages packed into one....