From: Agency For Healthcare Research and Quality, AHRQ	Category: General Medicine
City: Rockville	Language: English

This video from the agency for healthcare research and quality tells you the questions you need to ask about your upcoming medical tests.

From: Cleveland Clinic, Hospital	Category: General Medicine
City: Cleveland	Language: English

Tips to quit smoking. 1. Change your mentality 2. Change your environment 3. Change your pattern These are small steps to get you on the road to being smoke-free

From: Ask VideoMD, com	Category: General Medicine
City: Miami	Language: English

What is a normal heart rate? Normal heart rate is between 60-100. Heart rate below 60 is called bradycardia, and heart rate above 100 is called tachycardia. Question courtesy of HealthEagle.com.

From: Steven Fein, MD	Category: General Medicine
City: Kendall	Language: English

DVT is deep venous thrombosis, which simply stated is a blood clot in the vein. DVT occurs most commonly in the legs and presents with a painful, swollen leg. The clot from the legs can on occasion move through the heart to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolus. Surgery, pregnancy, injury and birth control pills are a risk factor. Treatment is the blood thinner coumadin for 3-6 mo. Dr. Steve Fein, a hematologist, discusses DVT.

From: Ask VideoMD, com	Category: General Medicine
City: Miami	Language: English

Orthostatic hypotension occurs when you go from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. It occurs because blood pools in the legs, and lowers the blood pressure. The symptoms are lightheadedness and dizziness. You should make sure to stay well hydrated, and be sure to have something to hold on to when you get out of bed, to avoid falling. Question from HealthEagle.com

From: Joe Holley, MD	Category: General Medicine
City: Memphis	Language: English

Dr. Joe Holley, an emergency medicine doctor , discusses issues related to severe winter weather, including hypothermia. Injuries are much more common in the winter, so you have to protect yourself. You must also be aware of the cold, and prepare with the right clothing. Hypothermia is most common in the young and in the very old.

From: Kevin Smith, MD, FRCPC	Category: General Medicine
City:  -	Language: English

Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the use of Botox in the treatment of headache. Botox can be used for both migraine headaches and mucle tension headaches. It relaxes the muscles to decrease the tension to treat muscle tension headaches. Niagra Falls, Ontario. 866-707-3222. Visit Smithlaser.com for more information.

From: Michael Dansinger, MD	Category: General Medicine
City: Boston	Language: English

A new study shows the importance of dietary counseling and exercise for weight loss.

From: Kevin Smith, MD, FRCPC	Category: General Medicine
City:  -	Language: English

Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the use of Botox for the treatment of excessive sweating. Botox stops the nerves from stimulating perspiration. Niagra Falls, Ontario. 866-707-3222. Visit Smithlaser.com for more information.