Is this new diamorphine nasal spray a safe and effective means of relieving severe pain in children presenting to the ED?

Cradle cap usually goes away on its own, but there are some things you can do for this common skin condition in babies.

The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water from your skin if it is wet (sweating). If your clothing is wet,you will also lose some body heat through evaporation and through respiration (breathing) when the body temperature is higher than 99°F (37°C). During intense exercise,the body loses 85%

Splinting a fracture is important in reducing pain and for speeding healing.

Fatigue and tiredness can be important symptoms to signal a deeper problem. They are clues that your doctor can use to pinpoint other possible pathologies, narrow down options and suggest future testing or treatment. For this reason, it is important to be able to efficiently and accurately describe

Commentary on a study on surgeon age and mortality published from September 2006 in the Annals of Surgery.

Hospital and other health care workers often face the task of moving patients to or from a bed, chair or gurney. Using improper techniques or poor body mechanics can cause injury to the worker and/or the patient. Following the rules of proper body mechanics can help reduce the risk and...

Excimer lasers use electric discharge to project combination light beams of a noble gas, a halogen and a buffer gas like neon or helium in the ultraviolet light spectrum. Because ultraviolet light is delivered in short wavelengths, the excimer laser has many uses. The Encyclopedia of Laser Physics a

Available in a variety of sizes, elastic bandages aid in mending strains and giving support to injured joints, including ankles. The bandages, available at retail drug and medical supply stores as well as online, come with clips or tape for securing the wrap; and are washable. When wrapping an ankle

Chemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a chemical eye burn. Here's what to do if you get one.

Which type of training leads to better performance in the operating room?

Do children with an acute febrile illness realize a higher rate of orthostatic hypotension?

The aim of this study was to test the effects of negative pressure wound therapy on bacterial burden.

Despite efforts to baby-proof your home, your infant may still experience a few bumps and bruises as he grows and becomes more mobile. Basic cleaning methods generally treat infant wounds such as small scrapes and cuts, but deeper wounds require a pediatrician's care to prevent infection.

Back pain can range from somewhat annoying, to completely unbearable. Different reasons exist for why a person may need back surgery but potential risks with any surgery. Despite complications, back surgery may be your only answer for various types of back pain. Discuss your concerns with your phy

Most people take it for granted that Band-Aids have always been around. However, they are actually an invention of the early 20th century. Band-Aids were invented out of necessity by a loving husband for his accident prone wife. And, as they say, the rest is history.

A list of questions that will help your health care professional diagnose and treat Burns.

Frostbite is a dangerous condition that is precipitated by exposure to cold temperatures. It causes the skin or the cells beneath the skin to freeze. The hands, feet, nose, ears and face are most at risk from frostbite when subjected to cold, as the blood vessels will constrict and allow ice crystal

Source: Public Health Image Library (PHIL). World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. Available online: http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/default.aspScorpions, found mostly in the western and especially the southwestern United States, are up to in length. They have eight legs and a pair of crablike pin

How many of these intrepid physician explorers can you identify?