Various research states that patients should be premedicated prior to dental treatment for six months following stent placement. What conditions require premed? Generally, premedication is advised if you have one of these risk factors: A history of infective endocarditis. Certain congenital heart conditions (heart conditions present since birth) An artificialRead More →
In some cases, health care professionals may use blood transfusions to treat severe anemia in CKD. A blood transfusion can quickly increase the number of red blood cells in your body and temporarily relieve the symptoms of anemia. Will a blood transfusion help kidney function? The specific beneficial effect ofRead More →
According to an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it is legal to record conversations with your physician, even secretly. … The exceptions are in California and Florida, where all parties must be aware if a conversation is being recorded. Can patients record procedures? There areRead More →
Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for and can be administered to most people with underlying medical conditions. Can you get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine if you have had aRead More →
: being in a calm, relaxed state resulting from or as if from the effect of a sedative drug : affected by or experiencing sedation a heavily/lightly sedated patient The procedure demanded that the patient be sedated but not comatose, as he had to respond to commands and answer questions.—Read More →
If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), you may have been told to avoid cruciferous vegetables — such as kale, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables have been shown, in certain situations, to interfere with how your thyroid gland uses iodine. Why you should not eat kale? But inRead More →
Decisions to discontinue Transmission-Based Precautions or in-home isolation should be made according to the following guidance: For hospitalized persons, see Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Disposition of Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Healthcare Settings. For non-hospitalized persons, see Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization forRead More →
• Apples. 1 medium apple: 195 mg potassium; 20 mg phosphorus. … • Grapes. … • Cabbage. … • Cauliflower. … • Red bell peppers. … • Blueberries. … • Onions. … • Asparagus. Are strawberries good for renal patients? Strawberries begin to come into season during the spring months.Read More →