http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/56648.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 23:22:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56648MandaSpringDiscover more about cardiac markers and their importance. This article takes a closer look into the troponin cardiac marker test and how it works to save lives. What Are Cardiac Markers? Cardiac markers are a way for doctors to measure and evaluate heart function. So, what are these markers? Well, they used to be things such as enzymes but toda...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/56606.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56606MandaSpringDiscover what the integumentary system is and the diseases that can affect it. This article is designed to show the various integumentary system diseases as well as the causes and symptoms. What is the Integumentary System? The integumentary system is the largest organ system of the body. It is the organ known as the skin. There are many functi...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/56593.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56593MandaSpringThe lymphatic flow is vital to our body’s health. Learn about the things that can inhibit the flow and what can increase the flow while optimizing lymphatic function. Improve the lymphatic flow from the feet to the cardiovascular system. The Lymphatic System and the Cardiovascular System The capillary system is what joins the lymphatic and ca...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55928.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:27:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55928kakumeiVisual agnosia is different from blindness: the visual stimuli are sent to the brain, but cannot be processed correctly. Introduction In an excerpt from her book, Fractured Minds: A Case-Study Approach to Clinical Neuropsychology , Jenni A. Ogden, PhD discusses a patient who was thought to be blind after a traumatic brain injury, but seemed to ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/24386.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:22:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24386rosekitchen216Find out about the job responsibilities of a renal transplant coordinator as well as necessary qualifications, career outlook and advice. What is a Renal Transplant Coordinator and What are Their Job Responsibilities? A renal transplant coordinator is typically a registered nurse who walks a patient through their entire renal transplant process...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55925.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 00:14:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55925galore187The West Nile Virus is a mosquito-born illness stemming from Africa that has spread worldwide. In the United States, the virus has permeated nearly the entire country since 1999. The best way to identify its presence is with the West Nile Virus blood test. Preliminary Diagnosis The first step in screening an individual for a possible West Nile Viru...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55923.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 23:41:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55923JessicaRQueenNalbuphine hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic, and like other drugs in this class, it has a wide range of side effects and precautions. Read about specific contraindications of nalbuphine hydrochloride. Action of Nalbuphine Hydrochloride Nalbuphine hydrochloride is a potent synthetic agonist-antagonist opioid, also known by the brand name Nubain....http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55695.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 14:34:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55695Dr Mike CAsthma and allergies affect many people in the western world. In extreme cases, allergies and asthmatic attacks may lead to anaphylactic shock which needs urgent medical attention and can be fatal. In some cases, anaphylaxis will occur during, or shortly after, the victim has exercised. Asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis For the vast majority of peo...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55579.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55579AlyssaAstHereditary angioedema is a condition that causes large welts to develop deep within the skin. Hereditary angioedema treatment is vital because it can be fatal if left untreated. Common treatment for this condition includes the use of antihistamine medications. What is Hereditary Angioedema? The symptoms of angioedema are very similar to those o...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55572.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 20:00:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55572ginkgo100Read important information about first aid for bleach burns, which can be caused by chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite). Chlorine bleach is a caustic household substance that can cause significant irritation and burns. The active ingredient in Clorox bleach and other cholorine bleaches is sodium hypochlorite. First aid for bleach burns is...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55498.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 00:24:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55498rosekitchen216This article focuses on providing all of the important patient information on sandostatin (Octreocide) Sandostatin is an injectable medication used to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with certain tumors that most often develop in the pancreas and intestines. This medication will not cure any of the conditions that it treats. It is...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/24188.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 03:51:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24188rosekitchen216This article discusses what a medical imaging technician is and what their job entails. It also discusses how to become a medical imaging technician and what the career outlook is like for them. What is a Medical Imaging Technician and What are Their Job Responsibilities? Those who pursue a career as a medical imaging technician will use medica...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/24194.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 03:50:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24194rosekitchen216This article discusses what an x-ray technician is as well as what they do. It also talks about what education and skills are required to become an x-ray technician. What is an X-Ray Technician and What do they Do? An x-ray technician is a healthcare professional that uses x-ray equipment to take pictures that are used to diagnose, treat and pr...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/24183.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 03:50:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24183rosekitchen216This article discusses the job and job responsibilities of a medical technologist. It also talks a little bit about what education and training is necessary to become one. What does a Medical Technologist Do? The job of a medical technologist encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities. Most medical technologists will work in clinical pathol...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/24182.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 03:49:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24182rosekitchen216This article discusses the job responsibilities of an organ transplant procurement coordinator as well as how to become one and the future of this position. Job Responsibilities of an Organ Transplant Procurement Coordinator Just sixty years ago, organ transplants were nearly unheard of, but now they are considered routine surgical procedures. In o...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/47845.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47845lzaykoskiLisinopril HCTZ is the generic name for drugs sold as Prinzide and Zestoredic. Learn about how this drug is used and possible side effects by reading this article. Uses This drug contains an ACE inhibitor known as lisinopril and a diuretic known as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). ACE inhibitors like lisinopril inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55158.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55158JessicaRQueenThe oculomotor nerve, or cranial nerve III, is the major workhorse of eye movement, and is central to movement of the eye, eyelid, and pupil. Learn about this important nerve that enables proper movement of your eye. Oculomotor Nerve Function The oculomotor nerve is also known as cranial nerve (CN) III. The oculomotor nerve innervates many of the m...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55157.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55157rosekitchen216This article focuses on providing all of the important patient information on oprelvekin. Oprelvekin is an injectable medication often prescribed to patients undergoing chemotherapy and to the who are at risk for needing platelet transfusions. This medication is also marketed under the name Neumega. Patients using this medication must be very caref...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/36849.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 19:01:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36849ginkgo100Many people have read a message, widely circulated recently on the Internet, that an 8-year-old girl died of a heart attack caused by the combination of Motrin and Robitussin. The message asserts that "quite a few children" have died the same way. But is it true? Ingredients of Motrin and Robitussin The active ingredient of all Children...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55107.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55107galore187Estropipate is the generic form of the brand Ogen. It is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of menopause, but has also been shown to reduce hip fractures by 25 percent. Estropipate was approved by the FDA in June 1977. Drug Uses As the crystalline form of estrone, estropipate is used to accent or substitute for natural estrogen in women. Prio...