What is Statin Intolerance Statin intolerance is the inability to take a certain type of cholesterol-lowering medicine (statin) because of unwanted side effects, such as muscle pain. Statins may be prescribed to improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk for heart attack, heart disease, and stroke. People with statin intolerance may experience muscle pain and …
What is Status Epilepticus Status epilepticus refers to a seizure that fails to remit. While traditionally defined as 30 minutes of continuous seizure activity, a widely accepted current definition is at least 5 minutes of continuous seizures or two or more seizures with incomplete recovery of consciousness in between them. Status epilepticus is a seizure …
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What is Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Stereotactic breast biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of suspicious breast tissue is removed from your breast. In a stereotactic breast biopsy, an X-ray of the breast (mammogram) is used during the procedure to locate the area of the breast where the tissue sample will be taken. After …
Sterile Tape Wound – How to Care Some cuts and wounds can be closed using sterile tape, also called skin adhesive strips. Skin adhesive strips can be used for shallow (superficial) and simple cuts, wounds, lacerations, and some surgical incisions. These strips act in place of stitches, or in addition to stitches, to hold the …
What is Sternal Fracture Sternal fracture is a break in the bone in the center of your chest (sternum or breastbone). This fracture is not dangerous unless there is also an injury to your heart or lungs, which are protected by the sternum and ribs. What are the causes? This condition is usually caused by a forceful …
Steroid Use in Sports – Side Effects Steroid use in Sports interrupts normal hormone production in the body and can cause many side effects. Steroids are substances that some athletes use to try to improve their athletic performance. Anabolic steroids (anabolic-androgenic steroids) are manufactured (synthetic) versions of a male sex hormone (testosterone). These steroids can …
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome Stevens Johnson syndrome is a disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. This disorder causes these things to happen: The mucous membranes become inflamed. The top layer of skin dies and starts to shed. The more skin that dies, the more serious the disorder becomes. The body loses fluids quickly. …