Comprehensive Health Blog » Health Information http://healthyone.org Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 How to Prevent Cold Sores? http://healthyone.org/how-to-prevent-cold-sores/ http://healthyone.org/how-to-prevent-cold-sores/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:12:02 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=593 Most commonly cold sores are spread from one person to another by direct skin to skin contact with persons suffering from cold sores, especially if the cold sores ooze out liquid which come in contact with non infected person. If you are suffering from cold sores, try to guard yourself and do not come in direct contact with non infected person.]]> http://healthyone.org/how-to-prevent-cold-sores/feed/ 0 Is there any Home Remedy Available for Cold Sores? http://healthyone.org/is-there-any-home-remedy-available-for-cold-sores/ http://healthyone.org/is-there-any-home-remedy-available-for-cold-sores/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:16:28 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=586 Over-the-counter ointments, such as topical (local application) lidocaine, benzocaine (available as Zilactin) etc. can be used to for pain relief and help to reduce discomfort. To relieve pain, over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen (paracetamol), and ibuprofen (available as Brufen, Advil, Motrin etc. in different countries) can be very helpful.]]> http://healthyone.org/is-there-any-home-remedy-available-for-cold-sores/feed/ 0 What are the Complications & Treatment of Cold Sores? http://healthyone.org/what-are-the-complications-treatment-of-cold-sores/ http://healthyone.org/what-are-the-complications-treatment-of-cold-sores/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:13:55 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=584 Infection by herpes simplex virus in the eye, which can cause scarring of the cornea and blindness as a result, is the leading cause of blindness in many industrialized countries including United States. Herpes simplex virus can spread easily to infants, people with eczema and individuals with compromised immunity such as HIV infected persons or AIDS patients, cancer patients, people with organ transplants (as immunosuppressant agents are given to these people) etc. and contact with these group of people should be avoided if you have cold sore. Infection of herpes simplex virus in these people also more severe than normal people.]]> http://healthyone.org/what-are-the-complications-treatment-of-cold-sores/feed/ 0 How to Prepare Yourself for Cold Sores, for Appointment with Doctor http://healthyone.org/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-cold-sores-for-appointment-with-doctor/ http://healthyone.org/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-cold-sores-for-appointment-with-doctor/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:27:33 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=581 Before you consult your doctor (general practitioner or your family physician) you should get ready for your appointment with, as what to expect from your doctor and some information which may help you. The following information can help you get ready for your appointment.]]> http://healthyone.org/how-to-prepare-yourself-for-cold-sores-for-appointment-with-doctor/feed/ 2 Getting Medical Care in Las Vegas at Affordable Cost http://healthyone.org/getting-medical-care-las-vegas-at-affordable-cost/ http://healthyone.org/getting-medical-care-las-vegas-at-affordable-cost/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:33:16 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=576 Las Vegas doctors, at affordable cost and get the finest healthcare service available. Living in the Las Vegas city, one of the most wealthiest cities of the world, you may think that everything is costly in this city including basic health care service, but you may be wrong this time as there are health care services which provide health care service at affordable cost, yes affordable for everyone.

There are clinics and wellness centers in most of the cities in United States, including Las Vegas, arguably one of the expensive cities around the world, which provide health care at affordable cost and give priority to the wellness of the patients ahead of any other aspect. For these wellness centers patients comes first ahead of anything.]]> http://healthyone.org/getting-medical-care-las-vegas-at-affordable-cost/feed/ 0 Symptoms of Cold Sores http://healthyone.org/symptoms-of-cold-sores/ http://healthyone.org/symptoms-of-cold-sores/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:08:32 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=574 Symptoms of cold sore: The symptoms of cold sore include presence of blisters around mouth, which are filled with fluid. The blisters are painful, red in color and raised from skin. Blisters generally more than a few in number and small in size. Appearance of blisters is preceded by prodrome, which can occur as slight tingling or pain and last for a day or two before the blisters appear. Prodrome may also be indicated by mild fever and mild generalized body pain. The illness (blisters) lasts for 10-14 days.]]> http://healthyone.org/symptoms-of-cold-sores/feed/ 1 Cold Sore: Things You Need to Know http://healthyone.org/cold-sore-things-you-need-to-know/ http://healthyone.org/cold-sore-things-you-need-to-know/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:53:52 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=570

Why cold sore occurs or what is the causative agent of cold sore?

The causative agent of cold sore is Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type-1 as well as type-2. The type-1 Herpes Simplex Virus is mostly responsible for cold sore and the type-2 HSV generally cause genital herpes, although less commonly, may cause cold sore, or blisters around lips.]]> http://healthyone.org/cold-sore-things-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Medical Scrubs for Medical Professionals http://healthyone.org/medical-scrubs-for-medical-professionals/ http://healthyone.org/medical-scrubs-for-medical-professionals/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:19:06 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=526 Wearing medical uniform or medical scrub is not only symbolic of the noble medical profession, but help the user in more than one way. Medical uniform protects the cloths of the medical professionals from getting soiled by blood, serum, pus, urine, stool, any body secretions etc. from the patients they handle.]]> http://healthyone.org/medical-scrubs-for-medical-professionals/feed/ 0 Importance of Certified Nursing Assistants http://healthyone.org/importance-of-certified-nursing-assistants/ http://healthyone.org/importance-of-certified-nursing-assistants/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:48:28 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=509 An essential part of nursing care is provided by CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants). Certified Nursing Assistants are trained personnel, to help and assist the nursing professionals. Certified Nursing Assistants undergo training program in CNA training classes, under recognized institutes for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course. CNA training has classroom part as well as practical training. The CNA training generally consists of 100 to 120 hours of training, both practical aspects of the course as well as the theoretical part.]]> http://healthyone.org/importance-of-certified-nursing-assistants/feed/ 0 Problems with MRI http://healthyone.org/problems-with-mri/ http://healthyone.org/problems-with-mri/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:42:12 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=481 implants & foreign bodies inside the patient, radiofrequency energy effects, projectiles/missile effects, acoustic noise, problems due to peripheral nerve stimulation, problems due to use of cryogens, problems due to use of contrast media/agents, claustrophobia & discomfort due to MRI, pregnancy & MRI problems etc. Some of the problems which may occur due to MRI are already discussed, the remaining are discussed here.

Acoustic noise: MRI machines may produce loud noise due to the vibration of which are in the audible range. Some MRI machines may produce a very loud which may be as much as equivalent to a jet engine at take-off. The loud noise may scare the patient. To prevent the effects of noise, it is advisable to use ear plugs inside the scanner room.]]> http://healthyone.org/problems-with-mri/feed/ 0 MRI and Implants and Foreign Bodies http://healthyone.org/mri-and-implants-and-foreign-bodies/ http://healthyone.org/mri-and-implants-and-foreign-bodies/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:20:08 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=471 Pacemakers are usually considered as absolute contraindication for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), as there are several reports of arrhythmia (abnormal rhythms of heart may be fast or tachy-arrhythmia and slower beats or brady- arrhythmia per minute) and even deaths in patients with pacemakers, who have undergone MRI for investigation, although at present there are highly specialized protocols which has been developed that permit MRI scanning of select pacemakers.]]> http://healthyone.org/mri-and-implants-and-foreign-bodies/feed/ 0 A Great Health Site to Visit http://healthyone.org/a-great-health-site-to-visit/ http://healthyone.org/a-great-health-site-to-visit/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:27:19 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=469 www.patientfirstwellness.com, which has good contents on health. The health website especially provides information on pain management with several pain management pages on it.

Pain is an important health problem and managing pain may be very difficult at times and health professionals such as doctors may find it extremely difficult to control pain and give relief to the patient from pain. If you have suffered from severe pain such as pain due to appendicitis (the pain of appendicitis is the most severe) or fracture of a bone, you will be aware what severe pain can be. Pain from heart attack is also very severe and heart attack pain can only be relieved by pain medications such as morphine, and morphine is not available at hospitals easily as it is a habit forming medication (causes addiction on repeated use).]]> http://healthyone.org/a-great-health-site-to-visit/feed/ 0 Be Fit and Healthy http://healthyone.org/be-fit-and-healthy/ http://healthyone.org/be-fit-and-healthy/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:25:21 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=467 There are many ways to be fit and remain fit, such as physical fitness centers, gyms, fitness clubs etc. which provide service for people and help people to remain fit. Gyms and fitness clubs provide excellent service for individuals who wants to remain fit and healthy. Many fitness centers provide personal trainer service to its customers which can be of great use to the users of the fitness centers. Fitness centers can be found in most of the parts of the world including United States. The fitness centers are helpful in remaining fit and healthy.]]> http://healthyone.org/be-fit-and-healthy/feed/ 0 MRI and Claustrophobia http://healthyone.org/mri-and-claustrophobia/ http://healthyone.org/mri-and-claustrophobia/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:37:50 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=462 The problem of claustrophobia is more severe in older machines of MRI (closed bore MRI systems feature a fairly long tunnel), as the space is smaller in older MRI machines. The newer MRI machines are manufactured keeping in mind the problem of claustrophobia and consequently, the newer MRI machines are fitted with wider space where the patient has to lie while undergoing MRI procedure. Due to bigger space the problem of claustrophobia is less in newer MRI equipments.]]> http://healthyone.org/mri-and-claustrophobia/feed/ 0 EMR for Medical Profession http://healthyone.org/emr-for-medical-profession/ http://healthyone.org/emr-for-medical-profession/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:26:56 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=460 EMR (electronic medical records) are some of the fields of medicine which are extensively used. EMR system software has come as a boon to many large medical institutes, as well as smaller institutes and clinics of doctors.

EMR has revolutionized the medical record keeping and the medical records can be easily and safely stored and used, using the EMR or electronic medical records system software. The security, error free record keeping and versatility of use of electronic medical records software has made it very popular among hospitals and other health care service providing institutes.]]> http://healthyone.org/emr-for-medical-profession/feed/ 0 Why Use Electronic Medical Billing? http://healthyone.org/why-use-electronic-medical-billing/ http://healthyone.org/why-use-electronic-medical-billing/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:48:55 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=458 The use of computers and information technology has also taken its root deep into the field of medicine too. The use of computers and information technology can be beneficial to doctors in more than one way. The use of computers and information technology not only helps the doctor, but to his/her patients also, by reducing to a great extent the errors, which would otherwise occur if computers and information technology is not used by the doctor.]]> http://healthyone.org/why-use-electronic-medical-billing/feed/ 0 Information Technology in Medical Field http://healthyone.org/information-technology-in-medical-field/ http://healthyone.org/information-technology-in-medical-field/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:15:33 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=456 The technology of eRx Software, very useful and becoming very popular and very fast it is capturing the imagination of doctors across the globe. eRx Software is built to send an error free, well typed, and clearly understandable prescription (hand written prescription of doctors are usually not readable by common men and only pharmacists can read) from the doctors end to the pharmacy with only a click of mouse.]]> http://healthyone.org/information-technology-in-medical-field/feed/ 0 Pregnancy and MRI http://healthyone.org/pregnancy-and-mri/ http://healthyone.org/pregnancy-and-mri/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:07:43 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=451 Now the question is, should MRI be used during pregnancy to diagnose a medical problem? The answer to the question is not simple as it sounds. The present recommendation of MRI use during pregnancy (as a precaution), especially during first trimester of pregnancy, when organogenesis (development of organs in a fetus) takes place is to use only if clearly indicated and only if the potential benefits of using MRI clearly outweigh the potential risks, however minor the risk may be.]]> http://healthyone.org/pregnancy-and-mri/feed/ 0 Know about MRI Scan http://healthyone.org/know-about-mri-scan/ http://healthyone.org/know-about-mri-scan/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 11:25:08 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=449 Magnetic Resonance Imaging does not use any ionizing radiation, unlike CT which can cause radiation hazards. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, instead of ionizing radiation, uses powerful magnetic field which align he hydrogen atoms (water is composed of one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms or protons) present inside water content of our body along with the direction of the magnetic field. Radiofrequency fields are used for the magnetic field alignment to change, which change the rotation of the protons or hydrogen atoms to change and the change is detected by the scanner present in Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine.]]> http://healthyone.org/know-about-mri-scan/feed/ 0 Know about Affiliate Programs in Health Niche http://healthyone.org/know-about-affiliate-programs-in-health-niche/ http://healthyone.org/know-about-affiliate-programs-in-health-niche/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:28:59 +0000 admin http://healthyone.org/?p=402 If you are thinking to start your own online health and pharmacy stores to sell health related products you should think of starting it with an online pharmacy affiliate program, which are available these days.]]> http://healthyone.org/know-about-affiliate-programs-in-health-niche/feed/ 0