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Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy
Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy When kidneys fail, waste products such as urea and creatinine build up in the blood. One way to remove these wastes is a process called peritoneal dialysis (PD). The walls of the abdominal cavity are lined with a membrane called…
Caring For Your Skin In The Sun
Skin Cancer, The Sun and Safety Skin Cancer, The Sun and Safety Source: Healthcareserve.com Article Keeping Yourself Sun Safe Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It is easy to detect early, and has a good chance of being treated if caught early. Overexposure to…
Bed Sores
PEM – Bed Sores Bed Sores Source: Treating Pressure Sores, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. What Are They? Bed Sores (or pressure sore) are injuries the skin and tissue underneath it, which occur when you sit or lie in the same position for a very long time. Most…
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Research News: Parkinson’s Disease What is Parkinson’s disease? Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Parkinson’s disease is a common progressive neurological disorder that results from degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in a region of the brain that controls movement. This degeneration creates…
Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond
Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond Viral Hepatitis Ato E and Beyond Source: National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Several different viruses cause viral hepatitis. They are named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. All of these viruses cause acute, or…
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