Insulin Injection Sites (Diabetes)
Insulin Injection Sites The Abdomen Is the Best Site Insulin must be injected properly in order for it to be most effective. It is important to inject insulin into the body at a site where Read More …
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Glucose Levels: Controlling Blood Sugar (Diabetes)
Controlling Glucose Levels Monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) is an important part of the total treatment program for diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a test that all diabetics should be able to perform Read More …
Glaucoma (Eye Disease)
Glaucoma Loss of Vision Cannot Reversed Glaucoma occurs when aqueous humor formed by the ciliary body is unable to leave the eye through the trabecular meshwork and Canal of Schlemm. The build-up of pressure causes Read More …
Fungal Nail Infection
Fungal Nail Infections New Oral Drugs Help Clear Fungus Infections Fungal infections of a fingernail or toenail (onychomycosis) are caused by one of three fungus types: dermato-phytes (usually cause of a toenail infection), yeast Read More …
Frostbite
Frostbite Tissues Can Freeze When a person is exposed to low temperatures for a period of time, the body reduces blood flow to skin surfaces. The result is that tissues can actually freeze, resulting in Read More …
Eye Drops: How To Use Them Properly
How to Use Eye Drops Properly Incorrect Use Wastes Eye Drops Eye drops are used to treat many common conditions.They may be used for itchy or tired eyes as in allergies. They may be prescribed Read More …
Estrogen Replacement (ERT / HRT) (Menopause)
Estrogen Replacement (ERT) ERT May Not Be for All Women Many women are confused about the benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) after menopause because so many conflicting reports have been published. Hot flashes, Read More …
Ear Drops: How To Use For Children
How to Use Ear Drops in Children Correct Technique Important Ear drops may be by prescription but OTC ear drops are often used to treat three common conditions in children: swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), wax Read More …
Esophageal Reflux (GERD)
Esophageal Reflux “Sour” Stomach Is a Sign The esophagus is the passageway between the mouth and the stomach through which food passes into the gastrointestinal tract. At the base of the esophagus is the Read More …
Epilepsy (Neurological/Brain Disorder)
Epilepsy Drugs Can Control Seizures Epilepsy is described as any disorder marked by excessive discharge of neurons in the brain, which can lead to a seizure. A seizure may result in disturbances in motor activity, Read More …