Derek J Daley

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• Can I Live Without a Bladder if I Have Bladder Cancer?

  The bladder is the organ in the human body that stores urine temporarily to be released later through the urethra. It is, therefore, a very important part of the body. Unfortunately, in some cases of bladder cancer, the bladder has to be removed.The removal of the urinary bladder is done through a...

• An Appendectomy for Appendicitis

  Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a tube-like extension attached to the large intestine. The appendix has no known function, but one thing for certain is that one can live without it with no apparent consequences.Appendicitis is a life and death kind of matter and should be treated...

• Mono Rash: Get the Facts

  What is mono?Infectious mononucleosis or "mono" for short is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Although mono can affect people of all ages, it usually occurs in teenagers. The virus is transmitted and spread through infected saliva. For this reason, the infection is regarded...

• What Is Heat Rash: Get the Facts

  A rash is a general term used to refer to any visible outbreak of the skin. Heat rash also known as "prickly heat" refers to a condition of the skin that comes as a result of the blockage of sweat ducts. This is a condition that happens when the sweat ducts cannot excrete the sweat. Once these pores...

• Tips for Nurses Working the Night Shift

  Newly graduated nurses are often assigned what some might consider the less than desirable shift known as the night shift.  For nurses who do not work in Labor and Delivery, where babies make their own schedules, or in the ER where everything from a sore throat to a heart attack is treated in fast...

• What Causes Fatigue?

  Fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion when you lack adequate energy and strength to continue with the work. In most cases, the person with fatigue feels like taking rest due to the lack of energy. This is different from the general weakness wherein the person lacks enough muscle and physical...