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
28 Aug
WOUND DRESSINGS There are more than 3,000 types of wound dressings available on the market today; making it is easy to become overwhelmed by the options. The secret to understanding the various types of wound dressings is to learn the basic properties of the eight main categories of... read more
28 Aug
HOW DO HYDROCOLLOID BANDAGES AND ACNE PATCHES WORK? An ugly pimple crops up on your face and you have an interview the next day? You could put a little tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide on it, but the spot treatment of the moment are acne patches. Long... read more
09 Nov
What Are Acne Patches ?
It turns out the technology used in acne patches isn’t new.
“They’re something called hydrocolloid dressings which we’ve used in dermatology and surgery for decades,” says dermatologist Nikhil Dhingra, MD, of Spring Street Dermatology.
“Hydrocolloid is a unique material that’s able to... read more
28 Aug
Treating Wounds with Absorbent Alginate Dressings Alginate dressings can absorb up to 20 times their own weight for optimal wound healing. Various types of wounds can affect bedridden patients, those with… Alginate dressings can absorb up to 20 times their own weight for optimal wound healing.
Various... 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
27 Aug
Ketone testing can be done at home
Ketone testing is a key part of type 1 diabetes management as it helps to prevent a dangerous short term complication, ketoacidosis, from occurring.
If you have type 1 diabetes, it is recommended that you have ketone testing supplies on... read more
27 Aug
Understanding urine tests Most people will have already given a urine sample at some point in their lives. A sample can be analyzed using a number of different tests. These tests can help doctors diagnose certain diseases or to monitor their progress. For example, urine... read more
11 Nov
When To Use An Acne Patch ?
The good news is that pretty much anyone can use an acne patch. “Who out there doesn’t get a blemish here and there,” asks dermatologist Elliot Weiss of Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. “Who doesn’t... 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
