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Essentials of Dental Radiography & Radiology
A dental X-ray is essential for a correct diagnosis.tooth x-ray in famale hand image by .shock from Fotolia.comDental radiology is a technical field of medicine that uses different types of X-ray machines for the dental practice. In modern dentistry, the X-ray machines are indispensable...
Medical Autoclaves
Autoclaves were first invented by French Microbioligist Charles Chamberland in 1879 who worked alongside Louis Pastuer who invented the Patuerisation process. The basic function of an autoclave machine is to pressurise aqueous solutions and heat them above their boiling point which will cause the so
CPAP Accessories - Better Deals, Better Choices
CPAP accessories are important necessities. Luckily, not all of these can cause an arm and leg, but it is still important that you choose quality accessories to replace your CPAP accessories or to upgrade your CPAP machine.
Why Caregivers Should Use Incontinence Bed Pads
If you are the caregiver for someone with incontinence it can be a daunting and at times overwhelming job. You may feel totally helpless as you work to help the loved one in your care deal with their incontinence. While there are no easy answers and much of what you will need to do will depend on th
Preparing Your Own Aloe Vera Gel At Home
Aloe vera gel comes from beneath the layers of Aloe plant leaves which is succulent-like often thought of as cactus leaves. Aloe vera leaves are filled with thick and gelatinous gel and the aloe vera gel at the center of each leaf is important for medicinal purposes. Each aloe leaf is divided into f
Understanding the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) for Nursing Homes in Australia
The Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) is a primary source of government funding for the care of the elderly in nursing homes and aged care facilities. This article briefly explains how the ACFI works, how patient care is assessed and who needs to understand the details of the funding instrument.
Elderly Sitting Services
If you have an elderly loved one in your home or in their own home that has increasing needs, it may be time to get some help. For many people, having an elderly parent, aunt, uncle, or grandparent in their home eventually becomes labour-intense to deal with on their own. Many try to do it all but e
Life's Tricky
The beauty of my job is helping people everyday. Sometimes though the help I need to provide is sad. Unfortunately, Alice's health has deteriorated due to a rapid progression of dementia and she has moved to a higher skilled facility. Having no family in the area, I was asked to 'unmove&ap
Informatics: The Standardized Nursing Terminologies
Nurses speak up about how standardized coding systems are helping to plan patient care.
Wheelchair Lifts for Home: Safety Issues Addressed by a Physical Therapist
Potential questions have come up on the safety of using a wheelchair lift in the home for my clients. Designed to provide simple transportation from level to level, the use of a lift will without question improve the quality of living of persons with physical disabilities. In my practice, the questi
Five Steps To A Minnie Mouse Birthday Party
A quick guide to planning a Minnie Mouse birthday party in five simple steps.
All You Need to Know About Accelerated Nursing Programs
Are you planning to pursue a nursing career but are not certain how to get it started? Then, you have come to the right place! Read on to learn how you can enroll in accelerated nursing programs and benefit from them.
Molybdenum to Destroy Brain Fog and Other Candida Albicans Symptoms
I have had experiences in and experiments in order to destroy my brain fog and other candida albicans symptoms. Nystatin made them pretty much worse, and there I tried using Molybdenum. Molybdenum plays a role in protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism. It metabolizes acetaldehyde, the alcohol by-
Costa Rica's Draw for Medical Tourism
Costa Rica has long been known as a medical tourism destination with its low prices and quality care. It's a growth industry and Costa Rica is doing all it can to increase its market share.
How Senior Citizens Can Sharpen Their Brain - False Rumors and Proven Methods
Brain training programs are rising everywhere.What should your focus be when trying to stimulate your mind and generate neuron growth?Can all the programs available be trusted and what types of programs are fitting for senior citizens?
Caregivers Taking A Break - Making Alternate Arrangements While You Go On Vacation!
This article discusses the need for the caregiver to be taking a break in their duties. It also gives some tips for making alternative arrangements for the elderly in your care while you take your vacation.
Wearing Medical ID Bracelets May Save Your Life
Wearing Medical ID bracelets may save your life. And they are not for older people only. Anyone who has a medical condition, is taking certain medications that could be dangerous or interact with other medicines, or has a severe allergy to something should consider investing in one of these bracelet
Pressure Area Care
Caring for a family member who is bed-bound has its challenges. Decubitis Ulcers (bed sores) are common and painful for the care recipient if not checked every 2 hrs. Decubitis Ulcers occur when a protruding part of the body has pressure upon it that needs to be relieved. This means the care recipie
Meaningful Use of Electronic Medical Records
Meaningful use of electronic medical records may mean something different to those who are not listening in on the ongoing health debates. In fact, it may be rather shocking to learn that the positive use of that descriptive phrase has turned negative.
Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery - Patient Review Of Meniscus Knee Surgery
Arthroscopic meniscus surgery has become one of the most common knee operations that orthopedic surgeons are performing. Often referred to as a cartilage tear, a meniscus injury can be a result from high impact sports or degeneration changes in the knees as we get older.