Why am I having this test? Arterial blood gases (ABG) testing measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are known as gases. This test also shows whether your blood pH is balanced. Blood pH balance means that your blood is not too acidic (acidosis) and not too…
A CT scan (computed tomography scan) is an imaging scan. It uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed pictures of different areas inside the body. A CT scan can give more information than a regular X-ray exam. A CT scan provides data about internal organs, soft tissue structures, blood vessels, and bones. In this…
If you have an infection, may have been exposed to an infection, or are taking care of someone who has an infection, it is important to know how to keep the infection from spreading. Follow your health care provider’s instructions and use these guidelines to help stop the spread of infection. How infections are spread…
After being diagnosed with the disease ,it is natural to also feel overwhelmed about the treatment ahead and what it will mean for your life. With care and support, you can manage this condition and recover from it. How to cope with anxiety? Dealing with stress Stress is your body’s reaction to life changes and…
Oximetry is a technology that measures the oxygen level in the blood. This measurement is taken with a device called an oximeter. This device may also measure the heart rate (pulse). The measurement helps to assess: A person’s oxygen level and breathing. The need or effectiveness of oxygen therapy or other treatments for lung disease.…
Knowing how to take your temperature is important because it helps you identify fevers and treat illnesses properly. The normal temperature range is 96.8–100.4°F (36–38°C). To find out what temperature is normal for you, take your temperature when you are well.Whenever you take your temperature, write it down. Record the date, time, and any symptoms…
Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Dr Vivek Murthy as his Surgeon General, exuding confidence that the renowned Indian-American physician will be a key public voice in his response to the coronavirus pandemic to restore public trust and faith in science and medicine. Murthy, 43, served as Surgeon General of the United States during the…
The investigational neutralizing IgG1 monoclonal antibody bamlanivimab has been granted an FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for treatment of recently diagnosed mild to moderate COVID-19 in patients who are ≥12 years old, weigh at least 40 kg, and are at high risk for progressing to severe disease and/or hospitalization. Bamlanivimab was shown in clinical trials…
Influenza (also known as “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Vaccination has been shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk of…
HPV vaccines are vaccines that protect against infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) which is a group of more than 200 related viruses, of which more than 40 are spread through direct sexual contact. Among these, two HPV types cause genital warts, and about a dozen HPV types can cause certain types of cancer—cervical, anal, oropharyngeal,…