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CT scans: Top 10 facts you should know
Being ordered to undergo a CT scan can be quite scary for the uninitiated. In this post we aim to answer all the questions you might have about the procedure 1. What is a CT scan? A CT scan or...
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Fractures: First-aid and treatment options you should know about
What does the word ‘fractures’ bring to your mind? Pain? Immobility? Casts? Do you know what to do when you or someone has suffered a fracture in your presence till you reach a doctor? How would you...
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All fractures are not the same!
Most people assume there is only one kind of fracture – the kind that requires a white cast that is likely to last for a few months. But there is much more to a fracture than that. However, the fact is...
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How dental trauma or fractures can affect you
Trauma or injury to the teeth can cause various problems. It may cause your teeth to fracture, injure the tooth supporting structures and/or tear the soft tissues. A tooth may be broken, loosened,...
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How to deal with common medical emergencies like cuts, wounds, burns,...
In our earlier article, we talked about the various tips to be prepared for a medical emergency. Here are some tips to deal with the most common medical emergencies like cuts, wounds, sudden fainting,...
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Fractures – first aid, emergency care, treatment and prevention
Fractures are emergency situations that need to be handled in a specific way once they have occurred. They can occur at any time, any place due to incidents like falling from a height, road accidents,...
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‘One evening after work, my left shoulder became achy. By bedtime, it was really painful and difficult to raise. I took some pain killers and tried to sleep but my shoulder burned inside. No matter...
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Writes Dr Howard Merkel, Director of the Center for the History of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, in his article ‘The painful life of Cole Porter’ – After years of equestrian...
View ArticleFracture care: 5 dos and don’ts when you have a cast or splint
Do you want to get rid of those casts and splints that you’re wearing to heal the broken bones? Casts and splints will recover the fracture only if you take proper care and follow some simple yet...
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