Polyurethane condoms are an alternative to the more common latex condom. Even so, they carry certain risks and may not be the best choice for everyone. This article explains how polyurethane condoms differ from other types of condoms. Estradaanton / Getty Images Condoms made from this material are one of several types approved by the FDA. All condoms are classified as Class II medical devices by the FDA. This does not mean that all condoms receive the same FDA approval....

You’ve probably heard the term “PPO” with regards tohealth insurance. If you get your health care from these preferred providers, you pay less. PPOs are a punch in of managed care health insurance plan. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images If you dont follow a managed care plans rules, it generally won’t pay for that care. Cost-sharing is part of a PPOs system for making sure you really need the healthcare services youre getting....

Pregnancy blood tests are done at a healthcare provider’s office or medical laboratory. The process involves drawing a blood sample from the vein using a small needle. This test is highly sensitive, detecting even trace amounts of hCG. Hailshadow / Getty Images A quantitative pregnancy blood test can help your healthcare provider determine how many weeks you are pregnant. They can also use it in combination with other tests, like ultrasound, to diagnosepregnancy lossor other complications....

In general, the answer is yes. However, there are some important things you should know before you schedule a session. Verywell / Jessica Olah What Is a Pregnancy Massage? Verywell / Jessica Olah These needswhich can be hormonal, emotional, and physicalwill change throughout the pregnancy. In general, there are many types of massage therapy. Examples includeshiatsu massage,deep tissue massage,sports massage, and Swedish massage. This can include certain body positions, depending on how far along the pregnancy is....

A prostate exam can check for an infected, enlarged, orinflamed prostate. A digital rectal exam is also used to screen people who are at risk for prostate cancer. How often you need a prostate exam depends on your age and health. Verywell / Michela Buttignol You’ll also learn how often you should have a prostate cancer screening. Who Should Get a Prostate Exam? Sometimes, high levels of PSA are linked to prostate cancer....

Types of Protein and Their Uses Proteins come in a variety of types, according to function. Proteins recognize and bind themselves to foreign substances to make it neutralize them and help protect the body. An example is of an antibody is immunoglobulin G (IgG). tbralnina / iStock / Getty Images An enzyme increases the speed at which a chemical reaction happens. An example of an enzyme isphenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of the amino acid phenylalanine....

In-Demand Specialty Involving the Lungs and Airways A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of therespiratory tract. Pulmonology, known aschest medicineis some countries, is a subspecialty of internal medicine. A pulmonologist requires no less than 13 years of education and training, sometimes more for certain subspecialties. BSIP / Getty Images Concentrations Pulmonologists are trained to diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent respiratory diseases. Moreover, they have a broad understanding of the impact respiratory diseases have on other interconnected organ systems....

This bang out of infection happens when tooth decay reaches the pulp inside the tooth. Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp and its main cause isuntreated cavities(tooth decay). Thistooth sensitivityis usually the first sign that your child may have caries. Verywell / Jessica Olah This examination can either be by physical examination of the tooth or byX-ray. Instead, your child will have to undergo a pulpectomy or tooth extraction....

Radiation therapists work in hospitals, physicians offices, and cancer treatment centers. Radiation therapists are whats known as allied medical professionals. Most allied medical professionals are technicians or technologists of some sort. Hero Images Digital/Vision / Getty Images Concentrations Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is one of the most common treatments for cancer. Unlikechemotherapy, which often exposes the whole body to cancer-fighting drugs, radiation therapy is usually a local treatment. To stop cancer from coming back somewhere else Cancer can spread(a....

A rectal ulcer is a break or injury in themucous membranethat lines the rectum. The rectum is the final 4- to 5-inch section of your large intestine, orcolon. The primary function of the rectum is to hold feces and help control defecation and bowel continence. The rectum is made up of five layers consisting of both mucosal tissue and muscle. This means that any kind of injury or inflammation can lead to a slow-healingwound or ulcer....

A retracted eardrum is one that is pulled deeper into the middle ear than is normal. Eardrum retraction, or middle earatelectasis,can be temporary and cause symptoms such as muffled hearing. However, potentially serious complications can arise if the underlying cause isn’t treated. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin What Causes a Retracted Ear Drum? Conditions that cause auditory (eustachian) tube dysfunction can lead to a retracted eardrum. They do this by blocking the flow of air into the middle ear and creating negative pressure....

The SANE staff will also prepare arape kitin which they can collect evidence of the assault. This article explains what a SANE exam entails and who performs the exam. What to Do After a Sexual Assault Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can affect anyone. FS Productions / Getty Images There are steps you’re free to take to help preserve evidence. You’ll need to avoid disturbing evidence and seek care right away....

It is called asecondary infectionbecause it occurs either after or because of another infection. This can make it easier for them to enter and cause a secondary infection. These can act as entry points for new infections. Asiseeit / E+ / Getty Images Consequence of Treatment Treatment for a primary infection can also lead to secondary infections. One common example is how antibiotic treatment leaves people with more vaginas more susceptible toyeast infections....