Most babies will get a diaper rash at some point in their life. They are most common in infants between the ages of four and fifteen months old. Diaper rash is a form of dermatitis or skin inflammation. It develops in the area underneath the infant’s diapers and appears as bright red skin on the […]
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The fracture is called an open fracture when the bones breaks and penetrates through the skin. It may also be defined as an open fracture when a wound penetrates down to the broken bone. It is also called a compound fracture. Open fractures have higher risks for complications due to damage to the surrounding tissues,
First Aid Classes – Emergency First Aid for Babies Every parents worst nightmare is for their child to need emergency first aid and they don’t know what to do. For babies who are less than 1 year old, the treatment is very different to the treatment given to adults and older children. This article will
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workplace approved Certification Courses – Career Path Going for a career in healthcare could be a very big deliberation just like any other career path. If you are fascinated about saving lives but not ready for the long years of study in medical school to be a doctor or a nurse, you might want to
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It is estimated that a child is accidentally poisoned every 30 seconds, and more than half of these poisoning incidents involve children below 5 years old and occur at home. The threats are ever present around the home. Poisons can be found in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or garage. Unlike adults, young children have relatively
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Ankle injuries occur in athletics, fitness, and everyday life. Injuries like sprains, strains and fractures happen to elite athletes in the NFL to Betty-Lou walking her dog down the road. This article will teach you how to treat common ankle injuries and discuss myths about these injuries that you hear every day. Sprain vs. Strain
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Dogs are often called as man’s best friend. They are one of the most common household pets all over the world. Numerous movies and television shows have been dedicated to these canines. In a survey done by The Human Society of the United States last 2011-2012, there are approximately 78.2 million owned dogs. Thirty-nine percent
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Hiatal hernia is a condition which occurs when a part of the stomach forces itself upward through the diaphragm. The diaphragm has a small opening called the hiatus, which is involved in allowing the esophagus to connect with the stomach. When the stomach pushes through the hiatus, hiatal hernia takes place. Most of the time,
In sports medicine, occasionally, the athletic trainer observes an individual sustain an injury. In many instances, however, the individual comes to the sideline, office, athletic training room, or clinic complaining of pain or discomfort. The athletic trainer should immediately assess the individual’s state of consciousness and body language, which may indicate pain, disability, fracture, dislocation, or
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It is estimated that around 50,000 people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Canada every year. There were 18,000 hospitalizations and more than 11,000 deaths due to TBI. It is the leading cause of disability and death, and is more common than other dreaded health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, and
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