Emergency Medicine

What is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are two distinct conditions that people may confuse. They affect the heart in different ways. Learn more.
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How to treat a broken toe, and how to know if it is broken
Click here to learn how to recognize the symptoms of a broken toe, find out what treatments can help, and get some tips for preventing injury to the…
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How can physical therapy help?
Physical therapy aims to help people maintain, recover, or improve their physical ability. Learn more.
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How various levels of electric shocks affect the body and how to recover
Electric shocks affect the body differently depending on the voltage and the duration of contact. Learn about the possible symptoms and when to seek…
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What an avulsion fracture is, and how to treat it in different parts of the body
An avulsion fracture happens when a tendon or ligament pulls away from a bone and carries a fragment of bone with it. Here, learn about recovery and…
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What does a heart attack feel like?
Heart attacks do not always present with a sudden, sharp pain in the chest. Learn more about how the symptoms of heart attacks can vary here.
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What is intubation? Types, procedure, side effects, and all else you need to know
Intubation is a common procedure doctors use during surgery or in a medical emergency to help a person breathe. In this article, learn about the types,
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How to tell if it is a bruise or a blood clot
Bruises develop when capillaries burst after an impact, while blood clots occur when an injury damages blood vessels. Learn more.
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What is the normal range for troponin levels?
Troponin levels in the blood are usually very low and only increase if the heart becomes damaged. Very high levels usually indicate that a person has…
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How to treat a hypo
A hypoglycemic episode, or hypo, occurs when blood glucose falls to a potentially dangerous level. Learn about the causes, warning signs, and…
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What to know about allopathic medicine
Allopathic medicine is another term for conventional, or modern Western medicine. Learn more.
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What are migraine self-injection pens?
Migraine self-injection pens are devices a person can use to administer migraine medications. Learn more about the types, how they work, and possible…
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How to tell if someone is having an asthma attack and what to do
Learn how to recognize the signs of an asthma attack, what to do during an asthma attack, and when to seek medical help here.
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What to know about blood plasma
What is blood plasma? Read on to learn more about this component of blood, such as its functions, how it keeps people healthy, and the importance of…
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Does Medicare cover emergency room visits?
Original Medicare covers emergency room visits. Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may also offer coverage. Learn more here.
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What to know about organophosphate poisoning
In this article, we examine the symptoms of poisoning from organophosphate, a form of insecticide. We also look at the risks and treatment options.
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Rattlesnake bite: What you should know
Snakebites can be dangerous. Symptoms of a rattlesnake bite may include pain, bleeding, drooping eyelids, and low blood pressure. Learn more here.
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Do Medicare plans cover medical transportation?
Medicare covers both emergency transport and, in some circumstances, nonemergency medical transport. Read on for more.
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Does Medicare cover ambulance services?
Medicare insurance provides funding for emergency transportation under Part B, but this coverage is subject to deductibles and coinsurances. Read more…
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Different treatments for hypertension
Treatment for hypertension can include medications such as beta-blockers and lifestyle adjustments such as maintaining a moderate weight and staying…
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Emergency Medicine

What is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?

How to treat a broken toe, and how to know if it is broken

How can physical therapy help?

How various levels of electric shocks affect the body and how to recover

What an avulsion fracture is, and how to treat it in different parts of the body

What does a heart attack feel like?

What is intubation? Types, procedure, side effects, and all else you need to know

How to tell if it is a bruise or a blood clot

What is the normal range for troponin levels?

How to treat a hypo

What to know about allopathic medicine

What are migraine self-injection pens?

How to tell if someone is having an asthma attack and what to do

What to know about blood plasma

Does Medicare cover emergency room visits?

What to know about organophosphate poisoning

Rattlesnake bite: What you should know

Do Medicare plans cover medical transportation?

Does Medicare cover ambulance services?

Different treatments for hypertension