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Properly using a butterfly needle is a critical skill for healthcare professionals. It’s more than a simple procedure; it’s a tactile ability that can make a big difference in your patient’s experience, and their health outcome. To give you some guidance, we’ll take you through the steps of how to use a butterfly needle. We’ll […]
You have probably heard of Folate (Vitamin B9) before, especially if you or anyone around was pregnant or trying to get pregnant. It’s one of those crucial nutrients that play a vital role in various bodily functions, including DNA synthesis, cell division, and the formation of red blood cells. While folate deficiency can lead to various […]
Sixty percent of Americans with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it. That equates to around 12 million people. That’s because the symptoms are relatively common and are often mistaken for something else-like a diet. It’s helpful to examine a range of early symptoms of thyroid disease to help spot the problem. An early […]
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people, and 9 out of 10 adults that have CKD have no idea that they do. At least one in three people that have severe CKD are also unaware that they have it, and something as simple as testing creatinine levels can help to combat this. This is one […]
70% of medical decisions are based on blood test results. One blood test that can reveal a lot about your health is the comprehensive metabolic panel. This type of test looks at different components of your blood. High or low levels of these blood components can help doctors screen for, diagnose, and manage chronic diseases […]
In healthcare, blood testing is a crucial diagnostic tool. It can help detect and diagnose various diseases and medical conditions. But, obtaining a blood sample can be challenging and time-consuming. Because it requires specialized training and expertise. That is where a phlebotomist comes in – a healthcare professional trained to draw blood from patients for […]
Drawing blood is a routine medical procedure. It is essential for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. Unfortunately, in some cases, the veins in the patient’s arm may roll or move. This makes it difficult to successfully draw blood. But with the right techniques and tools, it can be successfully overcome. In […]
Did you know there is a serious lack of doctors in the U.S. right now? There are certain pockets of the country where there simply aren’t enough doctors to go around. This has had a huge impact on the quality of the medical care that people in some parts of the country are able to […]
In the US, there are 94 million Americans over the age of 20 whose cholesterol is higher than 200 mg/dL. 28 million Americans cholesterol test results put them over 240 mg/dL. If you’ve never had cholesterol testing, then you might not know those millions of Americans have dangerously high levels of cholesterol. The scary truth for […]
In the U.S., more than 7 billion clinical lab tests are performed yearly. Analyzing specimens is essential to running any healthcare facility. Having access to laboratory services is necessary to provide critical data. This is especially true to help diagnose a patient and make sure to treat them. Yet, testing lab data is a complicated […]