As the parent of an infant, you can’t anticipate everything your child is going to need, but there is one thing you can foresee. He is going to grow up, and his needs are going to change. As your child with cerebral palsy becomes a…
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical treatment. Treatment for nursing home residents with sepsis often includes antibiotics and IV fluids. Treatment may also include corticosteroids, surgery, kidney dialysis, vasopressors, and breathing assistance. While one or more of these treatments may help a…
Maybe the emergency room triage team did their job. Maybe they recognized that you were facing a serious medical condition, and a nurse or a doctor quickly saw you. Or, perhaps you had a long wait in the emergency room waiting room. Either way, nobody…
Doctors and nurses work long hours at physically and mentally demanding jobs, and, of course, they have outside lives. They may have sleepless nights, crying children, demanding pets, social obligations, and other commitments that interfere with their rest hours. Some of them work nights or…
Methotrexate is often a necessary medication to treat different types of cancers. However, too much methotrexate can lead to uncomfortable or dangerous side effects. Patients who receive high doses of methotrexate may benefit from also taking medication to counter the side effects. Your Doctor May…
Chemotherapy is toxic and causes unpleasant side effects in all patients. Because of this, it can be hard to know whether you are experiencing expected side effects or preventable and unnecessary health problems caused by a chemotherapy overdose. Watch for Chemo Overdose Symptoms The following…