Debunking the Myths Surrounding Scabies - Clinical Advisor
Jan 20, 2010 · Revised by J. Michael Williamson, DNP, FNP-C: September 1, 2023. Scabies at a Glance. A scabies infestation is the result of contact with the Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite.; The word scabies ...
Should the “Doctor” Title Be Reserved for Physicians?
Credit: Getty Images. The perspectives of professional societies and experts differ significantly on whether clinicians other than physicians should be permitted to use the honorific “doctor.”
Communicating Concerns About Nonspecific Changes on ECG
Jan 10, 2013 · Communicating concerns about nonspecific changes on ECG Exercise caution when a patient presents with acute chest pain. The ability to explain the situation as clearly as possible is essential.
Diagnosis and Management of Nasal Bone Fractures
Feb 26, 2024 · Nasal bone fractures account for approximately 40% of all facial fractures. 1 In children, the most common cause of nasal bone fractures (NBFs) is sports (59.3%), followed by being in fights (10.8 ...
CALCIUM ON THE SPINAL CORD - Clinical Advisor
May 29, 2008 · What would cause deposits of calcium on the cervical spinal cord? What tests would you run, and what treatment would you suggest? The patient, who has had two surgical procedures to remove the ...
Vulvar lichen sclerosus: breaking the silence - Clinical Advisor
Feb 2, 2017 · Last Reviewed: January 16, 2024. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy painful white patches and most commonly affects the vulva, groin, and perianal region ...
Lithium side effects and management strategies - Clinical Advisor
Jan 18, 2017 · Lithium can cause side effect and toxicity burden and should be monitored. The declining rates for lithium use are linked to the burden of side effects and toxicity associated with the drug.
Alternative treatments for patients with lidocaine allergies
Sep 8, 2016 · Clinicians can use alternative anesthesia for patients with lidocaine allergies. Alternative anesthetics can be used for patients who have a lidocaine allergy.
Breast Cancer Statistics | 2024 Updates - Clinical Advisor
Last Reviewed/Updated: October 15, 2024 Breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting American women but is much less common in American men, according to statistics from the American ...
Nonadherent vs Noncompliant: Patients Who Don't Follow …
Feb 25, 2021 · Describing patients as “nonadherent” rather than “noncompliant” to a treatment regimen reflects a healthy patient-provider relationship.