Ultrasounds are non-invasive diagnostic procedures that are used every day in hospitals, and the sonograms--or digital images--they produce are invaluable in helping doctors determine the next step to take when dealing with a patient. When most people hear the words "ultrasound" or "sonogram" (the two are often used interchangeably) they think almost exclusively of tests ordered for pregnant women so that new mothers can see how their child is developing in the womb.
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Most people just take a banana, eat it, and throw away the peel. But, throwing away the peel is a mistake, as it contains several skin-friendly ingredients that you can use. The following guide will show you how to use your banana peel and why it is so good for your skin health.
The Many Secrets Within A Banana Peel
Banana peels contain things like potassium, lutein, zinc, iron, and manganese.
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There is no single "pass-fail" test to ascertain whether a person, a child, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD. The hallmark of this common brain disorder is an inability to focus and pay attention and difficulty controlling behavior. To make a reliable ADHD diagnosis, a doctor and medical care team use a variety of tests, medical exams, personal interviews and other factors to make the assessment.
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Most people think about the heart when they think of the body's cardiovascular and circulatory system. However, the heart wouldn't be able to function and keep you alive without the work of the blood vessels. This network of vessels ensures that every part of your body gets the blood, oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly and stay healthy. In other words, blood vessels are important, too. Here are a few facts about blood vessels that you probably don't know:
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Hysterectomies can be difficult surgeries because certain types can be considered invasive, which could leave you with a large incision that will need to heal before you can do your daily activities. Even if you use robotic surgery, which reduces the size of the incision that is needed, you are still going to need to make sure that you take adequate time to recover in order to make sure that you don't reopen the incision or suffer other medical problems.
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