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
27 Aug
Foam Dressings Application Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area
Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds.
Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These... 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
16 Apr
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you probably are aware of the current global pandemic knows as Covid-19. Currently, this virus is spreading at a quick rate worldwide. The virus is now in many countries around the world... read more
28 Aug
IS SILICONE SHEETING OR GEL BETTER FOR SCARS? Topical silicone products represent a safe and effective treatment option for healing scars. Two of the most popular formulations are topical silicone gel and silicone gel sheeting. Both have been studied in numerous clinical evaluations that have... 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
19 Dec
History and meaning of Vacutainer
Vacutainer is a registered brand of test tube specifically designed for venipuncture. It was developed in 1947 by Joseph Kleiner, and is currently marketed by Becton, Dickinson and company. Nowdays, people are accustomed to use ‘vacutainer’ or ‘vacutainer tubes‘ which means... read more
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
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
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
