Unfortunately, not all providers carry larger cuffs. Sometimes, clinics try to cut costs by not ordering larger cuffs, and cover by telling women that the large cuffs are “out for repair,” “broken,” or “lost.” Other times, larger cuffs are available but medical personnel do not want to go to the trouble of finding them. You [...]
One of the most difficult issues is knowing what size cuff to use. There are several different adult-sized cuffs and none of the sizes are standardized. If you go to one office, you may need a “large” cuff, but if you go to another office you may need a “thigh” cuff with the same arm. [...]
As noted, it is extremely important to make sure your health provider uses the correct size of blood pressure cuff for you. Using a regular cuff on a fat person has been found to artificially inflate blood pressure significantly. If they do not use the correct-sized cuff on you, they will be basing your medical diagnosis [...]
AHA Recommendation health professionals know the importance of proper pacing during exercise. To receive the benefits of physical activity, it’s important not to tire too quickly. Pacing yourself is especially important if you’ve been inactive. Target heart rates let you measure your initial fitness level and monitor your progress in a fitness program. This approach [...]
People who take bisphosphonates, or bone-strengthening drugs for osteoporosis, may have a slightly higher risk of developing esophageal cancer, especially if they take them for several years, a study out this week in the British Journal of Medicine finds.
Teething occurs when your child’s “baby” or “milk” (primary or deciduous) teeth break through the gum and start to grow in. Teething, or primary tooth eruption, usually begins around six months of age, but it is normal for teething to start at any time between three to 12 months of age. The front teeth are [...]
Often called the pediatricians of dentistry, pediatric dentists specialize in providing the comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care needs of children (infants through teenagers), including those with special needs (chronically ill, disabled or mentally challenged). Pediatric dentists are also good choices for the dental care of adults with special needs. Common conditions that require special [...]
Authored By: Greg Johnstone Reviewed By: Joel Berg, DDS, MS Sourced By : http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/children-poor-oral-health/ Certain oral health conditions that appear during your child’s growth and development could be red flags for poor oral health. It is important to seek the advice of a dentist if you notice these warning signs. Nursing Bottle Syndrome: Also known as [...]
The oral health of adult Americans has improved in recent years, buttooth decay among children – especially preschoolers – is on the rise. Dentists report they are now seeing cases with severe tooth breakdown in toddlers as young as two and a half years of age. Although cavities are common in children, they are not the [...]
Infants and children are not immune to oral health problems. In 2002, “Oral health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General” found that dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) is the most chronic childhood ailment – five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. In 2005, The Centers [...]
