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Albendazole: Uses, Doses & Side Effects

Albendazole is a medication prescribed for the treatment of worm or parasitic infections, like pinworms, round worms or giardiasis. It is available to pill or liquid form. Learn more about the medical uses, recommended doses, and possible side effects of albendazole.

Menstruation

Primosiston: What Is It For & How to Take It

Primosiston is a medication that can be used to stop uterine bleeding, delay your period, or start it sooner. Learn about how this medication is taken and what the main side effects are.

Medications

Fluconazole: What It’s For, How to Use & Side Effects

Fluconazole is an antifungal used for the treatment of yeast infections, fungal nails and athletes foot. It can be found in pill, cream or powder form. Learn more about how to use fluconazole, what it is for, and possible side effects.

First Aid

Second Degree Burn: What It Looks Like, Healing Time & Treatment

A second-degree burn is very painful and forms a blister, which you should protect and not burst. Treatment for a second degree burn includes removing the skin from the heat source and cooling the skin under cold, running water for 10-20 minutes. Learn more about what this burn looks like and how to treat it.

Tests

HOMA-IR & HOMA-BETA: Normal Levels & What Results Mean

The HOMA-IR and HOMA-BETA tests are used to assess insulin resistance and pancreas functioning. They can be beneficial for determining a diabetes diagnosis or assessing a risk for other conditions, like cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndrome. Learn more about what normal levels and what high or low levels mean.

Tests

Troponin: Normal Levels, What Results Mean & Uses

Troponin is a type of protein that is released into the blood when there is damage to the heart. The troponin test is often used to confirm a possible heart attack, alongside other heart tests. Learn more about what a normal troponin level.

Tests

Mammogram: What It’s For, How It’s Done & 5 Common Doubts

A mammogram is a test that is used to evaluate and detect changes to breast tissue. It can be ordered as routine screening or if there is suspicious finding noted during a physical breast exam. Learn more about how mammograms are done, who.

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Eosinophils: Reference Ranges (& What High or Low Levels Mean)

Eosinophils are a type of defense cell in the blood that can increase due to allergies, infections, medications or inflammatory diseases. Results should always be interpreted by the ordering physician to determine an underlying cause. Learn.

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Pap Smear: What Is, How it Works & Results

A pap smear is a gynecological exam that detects cervical changes and illnesses, like inflammation, HPV and cancer. It is recommended for all women who are sexuallu active. Learn more about the pap smear, how it's performed, and how to interpret the results.

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Estradiol Test: Uses, Preparation & Reference Ranges

An estradiol test looks at the levels of this hormone circulating in the blood. It is used to evaluate the functioning of ovaries in women, and the testes in men, especially in cases of infertility. Learn more about what this test is used for and what high or low levels mean.

Tests

Urine Culture: What It Tests, How to Do, & Results

A urine culture test is generally used to diagnose a UTI. This test sects the quantity and type of bacteria present in the urine, as well as the best antibiotics for treatment. Learn more about how to collect a urine specimen for this test, what results mean, and other urine tests available.

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Arterial Blood Gases (ABG's): What It's For & Normal Levels

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are a blood test done on patients admitted to the hospital. It evaluates whether gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) are being properly exchanged in the lungs. Learn more about why this test is done, how it's done and what normal levels should be.

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Creatinine: What Is It, Normal Levels & When to Worry

Creatinine levels are used to evaluate kidney function. Elevated levels may help to identify a kidney injury or infection. Learn what creatinine tests are for, and what the normal levels are, as well as what can cause high or low creatinine.

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Protein in Urine: Causes, Types & Symptoms

High levels of protein in the urine can occur for many reasons, like high blood pressure, diabetes or dehydration. Learn more about what can cause protein in the urine, symptoms associated with proteinuria and how it is treated.

Tuberculosis

TB Test: What Is It, How It’s Done & Positive or Negative Result

A TB test is done by injecting a small amount of tuberculin (protein from the tuberculosis bacteria) beneath the skin of the forearm. The skin reaction to this injection is then assessed 72 hours later. Learn more about how this test is done, and what a positive or negative result mean.

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Leukocytes: High or Low Levels & What Results Mean

Changes to leukocyte levels can happen due to several problems, such as infections or even cancer. Find out what leukocytes are, what causes a high white blood cell count, or a low count, and what to do in each situation.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoid Self-Care: 7 Tips for Pain Relief

Hemorrhoid treatment is usually done with the use of topical creams that help reduce inflammation, but there are also some simple steps that you can take to help relieve pain and speed up treatment. Find out 7 ways of relieving hemorrhoids.

Home Remedies

How to Lighten Armpits: 6 Easy Home Remedies

To lighten the armpits, you can use natural treatments like sodium bicarbonate exfoliants, aloe vera gel and white clay. These home remedies promote cellular reparation in the outermost layer of the skin, which can lead to lighter skin. Learn more about how to lighten the armpits with home remedies.

Men's Health

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction? 8 Common Reasons

Excessive medication use, depression, smoking, decreased libido and hormonal diseases are some of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction. Learn more about the other causes and when you should see a doctor.

Nutritional Supplements

Iron Supplements: When & How to Take (plus Types of Iron)

Iron supplements can be used to prevent anemia in people with high iron needs, such as babies and pregnant women. Supplementation is also recommended for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Learn about when to take iron, how to take it.