OverviewHuman papillomavirus, also called HPV, that is spread through sexual activity can cause genital warts, changes in cervical cells or cancers. The HPV test looks for evidence of the virus in samples from the body. This test may be done at the same time or after another screening test called a Pap test or Pap smear. Your healthcare professional might suggest the HPV test if: Your Pap test results are not clear. This is ... Xem chi tiết
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Fetal heart conditions: What to expect when your unborn baby is diagnosed with a heart problem
The last thing expecting parents want to hear is that their baby may have a health problem. However, if your baby is diagnosed with a heart problem in the womb, our team at Children's Health℠ is here for you every step of the way. Catherine Ikemba, MD, Director of the Fetal Heart Program at Children's Health, and Jenna Keelan, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist and Co-director of Fetal Cardiology Education, shared answers to common ... Xem chi tiết
Blood Pressure 138/66 mmHg: What Does It Indicate?
Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD | Medically reviewed by Robin Backlund, BHSc Last update: What is isolated systolic hypertension (ISH)? ISH is a form of blood pressure disorder that affects 1-5% of the population based on demographics, while it affects more than 15% of the elderly population over 60 years, according to a STATPearl publication by Dr. Jian Liang Tan & Dr. Kshitij Thakur. This condition deviates from general ... Xem chi tiết
Ácidos grasos omega-3
Qué son los ácidos grasos omega-3 y qué hacen? Los ácidos grasos omega-3 se encuentran en alimentos como el pescado y la linaza, y en suplementos dietéticos como el aceite de pescado. Los tres ácidos grasos omega-3 principales son el ácido alfa-linolénico (ALA), el ácido eicosapentaenoico (EPA) y el ácido docosahexaenoico (DHA). El ALA se encuentra principalmente en aceites vegetales como el de linaza, de soja (soya) y de ... Xem chi tiết
Low blood pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in the arteries. The arteries are vessels that carry blood from the heart around the body. There needs to be a certain level of pressure in the arteries to move blood around the body. If your blood pressure is low, you may experience some symptoms. Low blood pressure is when your blood pressure is less than 90/60mmHg. This is also known as hypotension. Symptoms of low blood pressure Most ... Xem chi tiết
A diagnostic test for cocaine and benzoylecgonine in urine and oral fluid using portable mass spectrometry†
Mahado Ismail *a, Mark Baumert b, Derek Stevenson a, John Watts a, Roger Webb a, Catia Costa a, Fiona Robinson c and Melanie Bailey a aUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, UK. E-mail: [email protected] bAdvion Biosciences Ltd., Harlow Enterprise Hub, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2NQ, UK cSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PZ, UK First published ... Xem chi tiết
Avoiding Low Back Pain During Ab Workouts
Ways that core strengthening can lead to less lower back painThe core includes the muscles of the front abdominal (e.g., rectus abdominis), deep core (e.g., transverse abdominis), along the side of the body (e.g., obliques, quadratus lumborum), and in the back (e.g., erector spinae, multifidus, etc.).Supporting the core includes other surrounding muscles, including the diaphragm, gluteal muscles, and hip flexors.The main role ... Xem chi tiết
Label: ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM tablet
5.1 Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis Atorvastatin calcium may cause myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with creatine kinase (CK) above ten times the upper limit of normal) and rhabdomyolysis (with or without acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria). Rare fatalities have occurred as a result of rhabdomyolysis with statin use, including atorvastatin calcium. Risk Factors for Myopathy Risk factors for myopathy ... Xem chi tiết
How To Eat 200 Grams of Protein A Day: 5-Day Sample Meal Plans
Are you looking to eat 200 grams of protein a day? Not every athlete will have this high protein requirement (200+ grams). But, for those who do, knowing how to reach your target can be challenging. It’s going to take some planning! You’ll want to ensure that you divide your protein between at least three meals and three snacks per day. In this article, we will show 5 sample meal plans that will have at least 200 grams of ... Xem chi tiết
9 Best Leg/Knee Injury Workouts on YouTube
Home > Workouts > Home Workouts > Home Workouts By Type > Leg / Knee Injury Workouts > 9 Best Leg/Knee Injury Workouts on YouTube If you’re recovering from a leg injury or looking to strengthen your knees, these are the nine best leg and knee injury workouts on YouTube. These workouts will prevent stiffness, build strength, increase blood flow and boost your heart rate while recovering from an injury. Stay ... Xem chi tiết