Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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How to Diagnose Back Pain on the Lower Left Side

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Stacey Anderson

Lower back pain will affect over 80 percent of the population at some point in their lives, according to Spine Health. The muscles, joints and organs that contribute to lower back pain are symmetrical, meaning that pain on the left side will have the same causes as pain on the right side.

CPAP Contraindications

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Stacey Anderson

CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, also referred to as noninvasive ventilation. CPAP is used by hospitals and emergency medical services to help patients breathe. According to EMS1.com, patients wear a special mask that sends air into the nose and down the windpipe.

Stacey Anderson began writing in 1989. She published articles in “Teratology,” “Canadian Journal of Public Health” and the "Canadian Medical Association Journal” during her time in medical genetics studying birth defects. She has an interest in psychology, senior health and maternal and child health. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biology from the University of Calgary.