When and why is a bone scan ordered?

June 29th, 2024

I am experiencing severe pain on the left side, a racing heart, nausea, and shallow breaths. I have had nausea most of the day, feel very thirsty, and have not seen a doctor. My medical history is clear, and I am not taking any medications. I am a 67-year-old female. What could be causing these symptoms?

June 29th, 2023

I’m asking about using a breathing machine indirectly for a 6-month-old baby diagnosed with pneumonia. Is it safe if it’s not directly on her? I’m not able to pick up her antibiotics until tomorrow.

October 12th, 2024

We conducted a drug test on an adolescent today using Focalin, and the drug test was negative. I thought methylphenidate would show up as amphetamine in a point-of-care urine drug test. Is this a time-sensitive issue? What type of specimen are they testing? Anything else in the medical history that the Doctor should know?

December 9th, 2024

Can you take bovine collagen while pregnant?

March 18th, 2024