Category Guide

Dementia

What is Dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.…

Diabetes

Testing for Diabetes and Prediabetes: A1C KEY POINTS What does the A1C test measure? When you check your blood sugar at home, it’s a snapshot of a single point in time. But your blood sugar constantly changes, so this doesn’t…

Wound Management

Clinical Guidance for Wound Management to Prevent Tetanus KEY POINTS Recommendations Healthcare providers should take the following steps to prevent tetanus: Note: appropriate wound care consists of assessing the type of wound, observing for signs of infection, and properly treating infected…