26 Feb
Author
Sukhveer (Sukhi) Bains, MD, MA Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Clinical Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
Diagnosis Dengue virus infection is largely a clinical diagnosis. The WHO-TDR has developed a simplified and binary system of classification for dengue infection. They classify infection as... read more
27 Aug
Microscope slides are pieces of transparent glass or plastic that support a sample so that it can be viewed using a light microscope. There are different types of microscopes and also different types of samples, so there is more than one way to prepare a... read more
12 Apr
KN95 Respirator Disposable Protective Face Mask (2)
KN95 Respirator Disposable Protective Face Mask (3)In summary, different countries use different codes and numbers to name their respiratory face mask. They are all very similar. Please use the table below to compare, in summary, they are almost... read more
19 Dec
How to prevent vacuum blood collection tubes back flow
Why can cause blood reflux: Vacuum blood collection tubes “vacuum” refers to a state of no air, which is lower than the atmospheric pressure state. Vacuum vessel pressure (negative pressure) is based on the increase or... read more
11 Nov
How To Use An Acne Patch ?
Using an acne patch has a set-it-and-forget-it quality, but to really get the most out of using one, you should always apply it to a clean face.
Wash your face first to remove all excess oil and dirt and... read more
26 Feb
Malaria: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention Last updated Mon 10 July 2017 By Peter Lam Reviewed by Jill Seladi-Schulman, PhD Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by a Plasmodium parasite.
It is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito.
Once an infected mosquito bites a human,... read more
27 Aug
Useful knowledge about hydrocolloid Dressings By Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS
Each month, Apple Bites brings you a tool you can apply in your daily practice.
Description
A hydrocolloid dressing is a wafer type of dressing that contains gel-forming agents in an adhesive compound laminated onto a... read more
26 Feb
Low Sperm Count Treatment
Causes, Testing, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Males with Low Sperm Count
Low sperm count is a condition called oligospermia This is the term used to describe the condition when the sperm count is low, less than 15 million sperm/ml. If there are... read more
10 Nov
How Do Acne Patches Work ?
Remember learning about osmosis in elementary school science class? It’s the idea that water is drawn to a place that has more particle density.
“That’s the principle of these patches,” says dermatologist Morgan Rabach, MD of LM Medical. “The patch... read more
14 Apr
KN95 Mask Face Protective Mask (1)
N95 vs. KN95 Mask
Due to the shortage of N95 masks, we have to consider using equally effective alternate options. N95 is a certification issued by US authorities. Masks that have equally effective properties as N95 masks go by different... read more