by Drugs.com XR or ER is short for extended-release which means the pill is formulated so that the drug is released slowly over time. This has the advantage of taking pills less often and there may be fewer side-effects as the levels of the drug in the body are moreRead More →
Definition for NS NS means ” Non-Smoker.” This is the most common meaning for NS on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on chat forums. NS. What does 1/2 NS stand for? Normal Saline and Half Normal Saline IV BagsRead More →
Medical practitioners diagnose physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, and prescribe medications and treatment to promote or restore good health. What is the role of a medical practitioner? What does a Medical Practitioner do? Medical practitioners diagnose and treat physical and mental illness, disease and infection, prescribe medications andRead More →
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare disorder in which the bone marrow produces too many platelets. ET is part of a category of diseases known as myeloproliferative disorders, a group of disorders characterized by the increased production of a particular type of blood cell. What does ET stand for inRead More →
A positive result for cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies indicates a high likelihood of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A Mayo prospective clinical evaluation of the CCP antibody test showed a diagnostic sensitivity for RA of 78% with fewer than 5% false positive results in healthy controls (see Cautions). What does elevatedRead More →
Incision and drainage and clinical lancing are minor surgical procedures to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as from an abscess, boil, or infected paranasal sinus. Incision and drainage is often abbreviated as “I&D” or “IND” by medical professionals. What does NS mean on a prescription?Read More →
Proponents of underwriting believe that if given the ability to purchase coverage without regard for pre-existing medical conditions (no underwriting), people would wait to purchase health insurance until they got sick or needed medical care. What are the common factors that medical and health insurance underwriters usually look into whileRead More →
Medical jurisprudence or legal medicine is the branch of science and medicine involving the study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to legal problems, such as inquests, and in the field of law. What is the importance of medical jurisprudence? Importance of medical jurisprudence: This science is used inRead More →
Teaspoonful (tsf) — Mililiters (mL) conversion. Conversion Factors: 1 tsf = 4.9289 mL. What does or medical term stand for? OR (abbreviation): Stands for ” operating room “. A facility equipped for performing surgery. OR is sometimes written O.R. What does TSF mean in banking? Reuters. SHANGHAI, Nov 13 (Reuters)Read More →
A low RDW means your red blood cells are all about the same size. A high RDW means you have both very small and very large red blood cells. You may also have a “normal” RDW. Does high RDW indicate cancer? Elevated RDW was associated with overall cancer mortality. ToRead More →