As the end of summer nears and another school semester is about to begin, it is always a good opportunity for students to engage in extra-curricular activities, such as sports and cheer dancing. But you have to keep in mind that every time you step on the field to play sports, exercise, or even perform […]
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Hematoma is a medical term used to describe the accumulation of blood in the tissues because of bleeding; for instance, when the small vessels rupture or tear due to injuries like fall or bump. Hematomas usually accumulate under the skin, the muscles, tissues, periosteum and internal organs. Sometimes it is caused by diseases in the vessels
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Whenever a person takes too much of a drug – whether it is a prescribed, bought over-the-counter, or taken for recreational purposes – he/she can suffer from drug overdose. Whenever these drugs are taken in excess without appropriate medical supervision, it can be fatal for the health of the victim unless given prompt care. How
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How Does Flail Chest Happen? Whenever the chest receives a severe trauma – such as from a heavy blow or serious accidents causing multiple rib fractures – it is likely to result in a condition known as flail chest. This is a life-threatening event that results from extreme rib cage fractures, detaching it from the
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About Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal obstruction, which is also known as bowel obstruction, is the functional or mechanical obstruction of the intestines, disrupting the normal process and transit of digestion. It usually occurs anywhere within the duodenal area of the small intestines. Intestinal obstruction is considered as a medical emergency and a life-threatening condition, because prolonged
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Whenever an individual is exposed to wind with high humidity or chill factor, and to extremely cool places and environment for a prolonged period of time, the body’s thermoregulation may fail to keep the temperature within the normal range. In the process, more heat is being lost than what the body can generate – a
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How severe is a Gunshot Wound? Gunshot wound, also known as ballistic trauma, is a type of trauma received firing of munitions or arms. Ballistic trauma can be sustained from armed conflicts, recreational gun sports and criminal pursuits. Because of the severity of the damage done to internal organs, gunshot wound is considered as one
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In order to prevent dehydration, it is important that individuals have a good understanding of what dehydration is all about. When an individual suffers from dehydration, it means that there is not enough water or fluid inside the body. However, there are some instances when the person becomes dehydrated because of certain heat emergencies, including
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For ordinary people and athletes, winter is a time for fun and excitement. As the holiday season approaches, the cold season becomes the best time to do some winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. However, experts strongly recommend sports enthusiasts to wear helmets whenever they go skiing or snowboarding to protect their head against concussions
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