Common cortisone shot questions answered - health enews
WEBDec 6, 2016 — One of the most utilized treatments in the medical field for orthopedic conditions is a cortisone injection. As an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at Advocate Sherman Hospital, I am often asked questions about cortisone shots by my patients and their family members.Below are the top five questions I typically get asked.
Common, over-the-counter meds used to incapacitate adults
WEBMay 25, 2021 — Sexual assault advocates are warning over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl are being slipped into drinks by sexual predators in order to incapacitate their victims.. The “Benadryl Cocktail” is created when the liquid version of the anti-histamine is added to drinks and given to unsuspecting victims, says Sarah Katula, advanced practice nurse in psychiatry at Advocate Good Samaritan ...
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Do you really need an establish care visit? - health enews
WEBAug 19, 2024 — There are times in your life where you may need to change doctor s.A relocation, financial issues, changes in your insurance plan, or when a provider is no longer suiting your needs all could have you searching for a new primary care doctor.. Your relationship with your doctor is vital to ensuring effective health care and continuity in …
5 sleepwalking myths debunked - health enews
WEBAug 26, 2016 — Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a parasomnia that tends to occur during arousals from slow-wave sleep.Sleepwalking is not exclusive to just walking around during sleep – it can involve sitting up in bed and looking around, or complex behaviors like doing routine daily activities.
The potentially deadly consequences of getting water up your nose
WEBMay 26, 2021 — Thanks for the info. I didn’t know the amoeba was in U.S. waters. It is interesting, and we should all be somewhat careful. However, 37,000 die in automobile accidents per year in the U.S., so I will focus on looking both ways at intersections rather than staying out of the water.
What is your body telling you when you get the chills?
WEBMar 15, 2016 — I have chills today but I didn’t have any fever, my hand middle was pale like there wasn’t any blood flow in it, I threw up. I drink a lot of water and I was drinking coke and sweat tea mix because I was at work when it happened, I had to leave work because it got worse I was shivering like crazy and it’s not the first time it happened to me they say my iron might be low but I can’t ...
What your hip pain may be telling you - health enews
WEBApr 4, 2013 — The piriformis is a muscle that is behind the hip joint in the buttocks. The piriformis muscle is small compared to other muscles around the hip and thigh, and it aids in external rotation (turning out) of the hip joint.
5 rewarding things about being a nurse - health enews
WEBJun 1, 2016 — “Nursing is challenging, exciting and, most of all, rewarding in so many more ways than I can explain,” says Nicole Benedetto, a nurse at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill.. Since beginning her career in nursing at Christ Medical Center two years ago, there are five things Benedetto finds most rewarding about her job.. 1.
These 27 medical problems are caused by a poor diet
WEBOct 24, 2017 — Obesity is now the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S., according to research presented at the 2017 Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting. For decades, smoking held the top spot, but researchers determined that obesity caused 47 percent more life years lost than tobacco. “Smoking is well known to cause multiple health issues and has been banned in public areas ...