What are the Sleep Changes in Older Adults-What sleep changes are common in older adults? Older adults might get sleepy earlier in the evening. Older adults may have insomnia, which makes it hard to fall asleep when they go to bed or stay asleep all night. They might wake up very early in the morning …
What are the Sleep Studies in Infant A sleep study is a test used to monitor and detect periods when your baby stops breathing (apnea). This test is also called a pneumogram, pneumocardiogram, or polysomnogram. A sleep study may be done if: Your baby was born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (premature). The test may …
What are the Sleep Studies (polysomnogram) Sleep Studies (polysomnogram) are a series of tests done while you are sleeping. A sleep study records your brain waves, heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen level, and eye and leg movements. A sleep study helps your health care provider: See how well you sleep. Diagnose a sleep disorder. Determine …
What is Sleeve Gastrectomy A sleeve gastrectomy is a surgery in which a large portion of the stomach is removed. After the surgery, the stomach is a narrow tube about the size of a banana. The reduced size of the stomach restricts the amount of food that you can eat, which helps you to lose …
What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Having a slipped capital femoral epiphysis means that the top of the thigh bone (femur) has moved out of its place in the hip socket. This often happens during a time of fast growth, such as childhood or adolescence. During this time, the top of the femur is made …
Sliver Removal After Care Instructions A sliver—also called a splinter—is a small and thin broken piece of an object that gets stuck (embedded) under your skin. A sliver can create a deep wound that can easily become infected. It is important to care for the wound after a sliver is removed to help prevent infection …
What is Small Bowel Series Small bowel series is an X-ray test. It is used to check for problems in the small bowel. The small bowel is also called the small intestine. For this test, you drink a white liquid called barium. The liquid shows up well on X-rays. This makes it easier for your …