Contraceptive sponge combines barrier and sperimicidal methods to prevent conception. Method The sponge is inserted into the vagina, so it can cover the cervix and prevent any sperm from entering the uterus It...

Protein shake/bar/bites/oats/gels/powders is a powdered protein supplement. MOA Shake is mixed with water, milk, or juice. They come in a variety of flavors Labels on protein shakes suggesting it be taken in cold is...

Saline solution is a sterile solution of NaCl (sodium chloride, aka table salt) in water. Methods Saline solution is used for: IV infusion Rinsing contact lens Nasal irrigation Cleaning a new piercing Types Normal saline (NS, N/S or...

Chest x-ray (CXR) is used to Dx conditions involving the chest wall, and structures within the thoracic cavity, including the lungs (esp. pneumonia, job-related lung disease), heart (esp. heart failure), and...

Tay-Sachs disease (aka GM2 gangliosidosis or hexosaminidase A deficiency) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. In its most common variant (infantile Tay-Sachs disease), it causes a progressive deterioration of...

Female condom (aka femidom) is a device used during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive to reduce the unintended pregnancy, and risk of STI’s, e.g. gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV, though...

Genu varum (aka bow-leggedness, bandiness, bandy-leg, tibia vara) is a physical deformity marked by outward bowing of the lower leg in relation to teh thigh, giving the appearance of an...

Bone scan (aka bone scintigraphy) is a nuclear scanning test to find certain abnormalities in bone. Purpose Dx numerous conditions rleating to bone, including: Cancer of the bone, or cancers that have metastazied/spread to...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a 3rd copy of genes on chromosome 21. Pathophysiology Caused by 3 copies of the genes on chromosome 21, rather than the usual 2. This...

Physical activity is any activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellbeing. It is often called a "miracle" or "wonder drug" because of its proven and...