It can provide important information about disease trends and risk factors, outcomes of treatment or public health interventions, functional abilities, patterns of care, and health care costs and use. What is medical research and why is it needed? Translational medical research seeks to take the medical discoveries that have beenRead More →
MNT should always be included when pharmacotherapy and/or bariatric surgery is used. A personalized low-calorie meal plan should provide appropriate quantities of macronutrients for an energy deficit of 500–1000 kcal daily, which will allow for weight loss of 1–2 pounds per week and 5–10% weight loss within 6 months. HowRead More →
The two most popular types of EHR software are the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The EPR is used by hospitals internally to store their patients’ data. The EMR is a record of a patient’s recovery course and actions taken by a specific hospital unit. CanRead More →
Common thermoplastic materials used in the manufacturing of medical plastic products include polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene or the formulation of custom polymers to meet specific medical device applications. How does plastic help hospitals? Plastics are robust and help make hospitals safer for patients and health workers. In the past, containers forRead More →
A PET scan is an effective way to help identify a variety of conditions, including cancer, heart disease and brain disorders. Your doctor can use this information to help diagnose, monitor or treat your condition. What is PET in diagnosis? Positron emission tomography (PET) scans detect early signs of cancer,Read More →
One application of nanotechnology in medicine currently being developed involves employing nanoparticles to deliver drugs, heat, light or other substances to specific types of cells (such as cancer cells). This technique reduces damage to healthy cells in the body and allows for earlier detection of disease. What is an exampleRead More →
Most of the mice and rats used in medical trials are inbred so they are almost identical genetically helping to make the results of medical trials more uniform. Another reason they’re used as models in medical testing is that their genetic, biological and behavior characteristics closely resemble those of humans.Read More →
MRI can be used to detect brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, developmental anomalies, multiple sclerosis, stroke, dementia, infection, and the causes of headache. What is MRI scan used for? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the body uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed picturesRead More →
CPAP is used to treat sleep-related breathing disorders including sleep apnea. It also may be used to treat preterm infants who have underdeveloped lungs. When should CPAP be used? CPAP machines use mild air pressure to keep the airways open, and are typically used by patients who have breathing problemsRead More →
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a medical test used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. A number of electrodes are applied to your scalp. EEG can help diagnose a number of conditions including epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumours. What is EEG good for? An EEG can determine changesRead More →