Chronic Alcoholism and Low Phosphate One of the little recognized problems with alcoholism is the depleted phosphate condition of alcoholics. This … [Read more...]
January 30, 2006
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an interesting, safe, and effective therapy for a wide variety of … [Read more...]
Flagyl (Metronidazole) and Alcohol
Flagyl is the brand name of the antibiotic metronidazole. It is a widely used antibiotic for killing bacteria that are anaerobic, or that don't grow … [Read more...]
Fleets Phospha Soda Bowel Prep Can Be Dangerous
Although there is emerging evidence in the medical literature that a bowel prep is not needed and in fact may be harmful, most surgeons still ask … [Read more...]
Gallstone Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) is most commonly caused by excessive and chronic alcohol use. But, this condition can also occur when the … [Read more...]
Treatment for Bladder Spasms
Treatment for Bladder Spasms Most surgical patients end up with a catheter placed into the bladder to drain urine (Foley catheter) some time during … [Read more...]
The Glasgow Score in Head Trauma
Head trauma is unfortunately very common in the United States and is a leading cause of death in the young adult age group. Diagnosing the severity of … [Read more...]
Lung Anatomy
Although most of the things in the body that exist in pairs are mirror images of each other the lungs are not. The right lung, which contains about … [Read more...]
Magnesium Serum Levels Inaccurate
Magnesium is a critically important nutrient in the body. It plays a major role in keeping the immune system functioning well and in keeping nerves … [Read more...]
Biopsy Technique For Moles
Biopsy Technique for Moles Almost universally surgeons recommend that an excisional biopsy be used when removing moles that are worrisome for … [Read more...]
Allergy To Surgical Staples
Allergy to Surgical Staples Surgical staples that are used to close skin incisions contain a significant amount of nickel. About 60% of Caucasians … [Read more...]
Stopping Glucophage (Metformin)
Almost all doctors recommend stopping metformin (a pill taken to control blood sugar in diabetes) at least 24 hours before any surgical procedure, … [Read more...]
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