Popliteal artery aneurysms, although rare, may put the affected limb at risk. Any symptomatic aneurysm, or one larger than 2 cm, should be considered for repair as above. Endovascular repair has been shown to decrease the length of stay and wound complications; however, its durability is inferior. How serious isRead More →
Any surgery has risks; however, an untreated retinal detachment will usually result in permanent severe vision loss or blindness. Some of these surgical risks include infection, bleeding, high pressure inside the eye, or cataract. Should I be worried about retina detachment? Retinal detachment is a serious condition, and the symptomsRead More →
Yes. In certain situations, a doctor can refuse to treat a patient. Nevertheless, doctors cannot refuse to treat patients who are in immediate need of care. Emergency department doctors, for instance, have a legal obligation to treat anyone who shows up in front of them. Can doctors turn away patients?Read More →
Diarrhoea is an early sign of COVID-19, starting on the first day of infection and building in intensity during the first week. It usually lasts for an average of two to three days, but can last up to seven days in adults. Is vomiting a common symptom of Covid? ButRead More →
PHOENIX – Chronic sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, hypertension, stroke and other major illnesses, according to sleep specialists. Should I go to the doctor if I can’t sleep? Talk to your doctor if you have sleep problems once a week, once a month, or at any point thatRead More →
Nearly 1 in 5 patients with C difficile were discharged somewhere other than their home (18%), investigators found, while that number was just 8% in the control group. When the patients didn’t go home, the most common discharges were to hospice/death (12%) or to a nursing home or long-term careRead More →
Should emergency lighting be on all the time? Emergency lighting should always be connected to its power source, but it does not need to be always illuminated. Self-contained emergency light fittings (ie emergency light fittings that each have their own batteries) can be installed as maintained or non-maintained. How longRead More →