Tooth extraction is performed by a dentist or oral surgeon and is a relatively quick outpatient procedure with either local, general, intravenous anesthesia, or a combination. Removing visible teeth is a simple extraction. Teeth that are broken, below the surface, or impacted require a more involved procedure. Excessive tooth decay, tooth infection, and crowding […]
What is invisalign? Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that can be used to achieve a more beautiful smile. It can be utilized for patients who have mild to moderate misalignment and can also align the bite. Patients with overbite, crossbite, or underbite can enjoy Invisalign treatments. The process is done using clear plastic […]
According to studies there are discrepancies in smoking among women of reproductive age across countries, industries and occupations. Weed refers to a group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. When the flowers of these plants are harvested and dried, you’re left with one of the most […]
Snakes instill a deep-rooted fear in many people that few other animals can match. Even other animals seem to put them in a special category; many wild animals recognize snakes as threatening, and some birds and monkeys even have special vocalizations for sounding an alarm when a snake is seen. Snake bites aren’t terribly common […]
Activated charcoal is a fine, odorless, black powder often used in emergency rooms to treat overdoses. Its toxin-absorbing properties have a wide range of medicinal and cosmetic uses, though none are scientifically proven. The black powder stops toxins from being absorbed in the stomach by binding to them. The body is unable to absorb charcoal, […]
What is the Patients’ Bill of Rights? The idea of patient’s rights saw its origin in 1948 when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was formalized. This recognized the dignity of patients and their right to be treated as a human being, as well as recognizing the duty of care owed to them by medical practitioners […]
Drug testing for gender became a major issue after Semenya an intersex cisgender woman, assigned female at birth was subjected to sex testing after her victory at the 2009 World Championships. The I.A.A.F officials referred to Samenya as biologically male with female gender identities and forced her and other athletes with similar challenge to […]
Interpreting drug and alcohol test results can be sometimes complex, which is why reporting is best left to your chosen testing partner. These tests are best seen as indicators of an individual’s drug or alcohol use, and context is everything but finding the meaning of terms and why they are on the test panel is […]
Menstruation is a natural phenomenon among matured females who experience shedding of blood for 1-7 days every month from the age of maturity until menopause. Various aspects such as physiology, pathology and psychology of menstruation have been found to associate with health and wellbeing of women; hence it is an important issue concerning morbidity and […]
Menstruation occurs when the uterus sheds its lining once a month. Some pain, cramping, and discomfort during menstrual periods are normal. Excessive pain that causes you to miss work or school is not. Painful menstruation is also called dysmenorrhea. There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea occurs in people who experience […]
