Considering a medical career in the Sunshine State? Florida’s recent Senate Bill 7016 (SB 7016), known as the “Live Healthy” package, brings exciting news for foreign-trained physicians like you. What is SB 7016? This new legislation addresses Florida’s physician shortage…
Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) affects nearly half of all adults in the US? This silent killer can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. But there’s good news! The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to…
Theories of leadership and management provide frameworks for understanding how leaders and managers can effectively guide, influence, and motivate their teams. Here are some key theories in these fields: Leadership Theories Management Theories These theories provide a range of perspectives…
Insulin is a crucial hormone for individuals with diabetes, as it helps regulate blood sugar levels. For many, insulin therapy is an essential part of managing diabetes. Understanding the different types of insulin, their onset and peak times, and which…
“Having butterflies in the stomach” is not just a figure of speech: Our stomach and our emotions move together. This phenomenon has been measured by Giuseppina Porciello, PhD; Salvatore Maria Aglioti, MD; and collaborators in a study developed by the…
Gastric lavage is an emergency medical procedure used to remove toxic substances from the stomach after ingestion. It involves inserting a large-bore orogastric tube into the stomach, followed by repeated instillation and aspiration of water or saline to flush out…
Introduction: Fluid resuscitation is a critical component in managing patients who are hemodynamically unstable due to shock, dehydration, burns, trauma, or surgery. One of the commonly used intravenous fluids for resuscitation is lactated Ringer’s solution (LR). This isotonic crystalloid solution…
Introduction: Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States and Europe. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus). Early detection and…
When managing a client on a 2000-mL fluid restriction over a 24-hour period, careful planning is essential to ensure that the distribution of fluids is both practical and comfortable. Proper allocation not only helps the client adhere to the restriction…
Definition: An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, specifically in the inguinal canal. It is the most common type of hernia, often seen in…