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Ask A Nurse - Peripheral Artery Disease

Ask A Nurse - Peripheral Artery Disease

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses peripheral artery disease. She explains what causes peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for peripheral artery disease, symptoms of peripheral artery disease, diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease, treatment of...

Ask A Nurse - Peripheral Artery Disease

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses peripheral artery disease. She explains what causes peripheral arterial disease, risk factors for peripheral artery disease, symptoms of peripheral artery disease, diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease, treatment of...

Ask A Nurse - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Ask A Nurse - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia. She explains what BPH is, what causes BPH, risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing BPH, symptoms of BPH, diagnosis of BPH, and treatment...

Ask A Nurse - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia. She explains what BPH is, what causes BPH, risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing BPH, symptoms of BPH, diagnosis of BPH, and treatment...

Ask A Nurse - Atrial Fibrillation

Ask A Nurse - Atrial Fibrillation

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about atrial fibrillation, such as: What is atrial fibrillation? What causes atrial fibrillation? What are the signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation? How is atrial fibrillation...

Ask A Nurse - Atrial Fibrillation

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about atrial fibrillation, such as: What is atrial fibrillation? What causes atrial fibrillation? What are the signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation? How is atrial fibrillation...

Ask A Nurse - Ulcerative Colitis

Ask A Nurse - Ulcerative Colitis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about ulcerative colitis, including, "What is ulcerative colitis?", "What causes ulcerative colitis?", "What are symptoms of ulcerative colitis?", "How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?", and "How is...

Ask A Nurse - Ulcerative Colitis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about ulcerative colitis, including, "What is ulcerative colitis?", "What causes ulcerative colitis?", "What are symptoms of ulcerative colitis?", "How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?", and "How is...

Ask A Nurse - Pneumonia

Ask A Nurse - Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about pneumonia, such as "What is pneumonia?", "What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia?", "How is pneumonia diagnosed?", and "How is pneumonia treated?".

Ask A Nurse - Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about pneumonia, such as "What is pneumonia?", "What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia?", "How is pneumonia diagnosed?", and "How is pneumonia treated?".

Ask A Nurse - Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Ask A Nurse - Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. She discusses the primary and secondary causes of hyperhidrosis, diagnosis of hyperhydrosis, and treatment options available for excessive sweating.

Ask A Nurse - Hyperhidrosis - Excessive Sweating

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. She discusses the primary and secondary causes of hyperhidrosis, diagnosis of hyperhydrosis, and treatment options available for excessive sweating.

Ask A Nurse - Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Ask A Nurse - Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hyperemesis gravidarum. She explains what hyperemesis gravidarum is, symptoms of hyperemesis, and diagnosis and treatment of hyperemesis.

Ask A Nurse - Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hyperemesis gravidarum. She explains what hyperemesis gravidarum is, symptoms of hyperemesis, and diagnosis and treatment of hyperemesis.

Ask A Nurse - Lyme Disease

Ask A Nurse - Lyme Disease

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses Lyme disease. She explains what causes Lyme disease, signs and symptoms of Lyme disease, and diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease, and prevention of Lyme Disease.

Ask A Nurse - Lyme Disease

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses Lyme disease. She explains what causes Lyme disease, signs and symptoms of Lyme disease, and diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease, and prevention of Lyme Disease.

Ask A Nurse - Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid

Ask A Nurse - Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hypothyroidism. She explains causes of hypothyroidism, signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, and diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.

Ask A Nurse - Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hypothyroidism. She explains causes of hypothyroidism, signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, and diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism.

Ask A Nurse - Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid

Ask A Nurse - Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hyperthyroidism. She explains causes of hyperthyroidism, signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Ask A Nurse - Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses hyperthyroidism. She explains causes of hyperthyroidism, signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism.

Ask A Nurse - Cataracts

Ask A Nurse - Cataracts

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses cataracts. She explains what causes a cataract to develop and risk factors for developing cataracts. Cathy also explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cataracts.

Ask A Nurse - Cataracts

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses cataracts. She explains what causes a cataract to develop and risk factors for developing cataracts. Cathy also explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cataracts.

Ask A Nurse - Mononucleosis

Ask A Nurse - Mononucleosis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses mononucleosis. She explains what causes mononucleosis and discusses symptoms of mononucleosis. Cathy also discusses diagnosis and treatment of mononucleosis.

Ask A Nurse - Mononucleosis

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses mononucleosis. She explains what causes mononucleosis and discusses symptoms of mononucleosis. Cathy also discusses diagnosis and treatment of mononucleosis.

Ask A Nurse - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Ask A Nurse - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses polycystic ovary syndrome. She explains what polycystic ovarian syndrome is and symptoms of PCOS. Cathy also discusses causes, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS.

Ask A Nurse - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Cathy Parkes

Cathy discusses polycystic ovary syndrome. She explains what polycystic ovarian syndrome is and symptoms of PCOS. Cathy also discusses causes, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS.

Ask a Nurse - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Cathy Parkes

In the video, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Common symptoms associated with IBS and contributing factors for developing IBS. Diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Ask a Nurse - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Cathy Parkes

In the video, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Common symptoms associated with IBS and contributing factors for developing IBS. Diagnosis and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Ask a Nurse - Athlete's Foot - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Athlete's Foot

Cathy Parkes

Cathy Parkes explains athlete’s foot. What causes athlete’s foot, risk factors associated with athlete’s foot, symptoms of athlete’s foot, and treatment and prevention of athlete’s foot.

Ask a Nurse - Athlete's Foot

Cathy Parkes

Cathy Parkes explains athlete’s foot. What causes athlete’s foot, risk factors associated with athlete’s foot, symptoms of athlete’s foot, and treatment and prevention of athlete’s foot.

Ask a Nurse - Bed Sores - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Bed Sores

Cathy Parkes

In this episode of Ask a Nurse, we explain bed sores (pressure injuries). As a certified wound care nurse, Cathy Parkes has cared for thousands of patients with bed sores...

Ask a Nurse - Bed Sores

Cathy Parkes

In this episode of Ask a Nurse, we explain bed sores (pressure injuries). As a certified wound care nurse, Cathy Parkes has cared for thousands of patients with bed sores...

Ask a Nurse - Scarlet Fever - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Scarlet Fever

Cathy Parkes

What is scarlet fever? How do you get scarlet fever? What are the symptoms of scarlet fever? How is scarlet fever diagnosed? How is scarlet fever treated? How can I...

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Ask a Nurse - Scarlet Fever

Cathy Parkes

What is scarlet fever? How do you get scarlet fever? What are the symptoms of scarlet fever? How is scarlet fever diagnosed? How is scarlet fever treated? How can I...

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Ask a Nurse - Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis

Cathy Parkes

Diverticular disease (i.e., diverticulosis and diverticulitis). What diverticulosis is, what risk factors make an individual at higher risk for diverticulosis, and the symptoms of diverticulosis. What diverticulitis is and discusses...

Ask a Nurse - Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis

Cathy Parkes

Diverticular disease (i.e., diverticulosis and diverticulitis). What diverticulosis is, what risk factors make an individual at higher risk for diverticulosis, and the symptoms of diverticulosis. What diverticulitis is and discusses...

Ask a Nurse - Celiac Disease - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Celiac Disease

Cathy Parkes

Celiac disease causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Plus, how gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity are different from celiac disease.

Ask a Nurse - Celiac Disease

Cathy Parkes

Celiac disease causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Plus, how gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity are different from celiac disease.

Ask a Nurse - Middle Ear Infections - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Middle Ear Infections

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about otitis media, or middle ear infections. What causes a middle ear infection, symptoms of a middle ear infection, factors that increase the risk for a...

Ask a Nurse - Middle Ear Infections

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about otitis media, or middle ear infections. What causes a middle ear infection, symptoms of a middle ear infection, factors that increase the risk for a...

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Incontinence - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Incontinence

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about urinary incontinence. She shares the most common types of urinary incontinence, which includes stress and urge urinary incontinence. What causes stress urinary incontinence? How is...

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Incontinence

Cathy Parkes

Cathy answers your questions about urinary incontinence. She shares the most common types of urinary incontinence, which includes stress and urge urinary incontinence. What causes stress urinary incontinence? How is...

Ask a Nurse - Do I have shingles? - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Do I have shingles?

Cathy Parkes

What causes shingles? What are the symptoms of shingles? How is is shingles diagnosed and treated? How can I prevent shingles?

Ask a Nurse - Do I have shingles?

Cathy Parkes

What causes shingles? What are the symptoms of shingles? How is is shingles diagnosed and treated? How can I prevent shingles?

Ask a Nurse - Diabetic Foot Care Dos and Don'ts - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Diabetic Foot Care Dos and Don'ts

Cathy Parkes

How diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy in the legs and feet, causing damage to the sensory nerves, motor nerves, and autonomic nerves. Plus, a top 10 list of ways to...

Ask a Nurse - Diabetic Foot Care Dos and Don'ts

Cathy Parkes

How diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy in the legs and feet, causing damage to the sensory nerves, motor nerves, and autonomic nerves. Plus, a top 10 list of ways to...

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Tract Infections - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Tract Infections

Cathy Parkes

What causes a UTI? How is a UTI treated? How can I prevent future urinary tract infections? What causes a urinary tract infection? Plus, learn the risk factors for UTIs,...

Ask a Nurse - Urinary Tract Infections

Cathy Parkes

What causes a UTI? How is a UTI treated? How can I prevent future urinary tract infections? What causes a urinary tract infection? Plus, learn the risk factors for UTIs,...

Ask a Nurse - Vitamin D Deficiency - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Vitamin D Deficiency

Cathy Parkes

What is vitamin D’s role in the body? Who is at increased risk for low vitamin D levels? How can I increase my levels of vitamin D? Plus, learn the...

Ask a Nurse - Vitamin D Deficiency

Cathy Parkes

What is vitamin D’s role in the body? Who is at increased risk for low vitamin D levels? How can I increase my levels of vitamin D? Plus, learn the...

Ask a Nurse - Migraine Headaches - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Migraine Headaches

Cathy Parkes

What is a migraine headache? What can trigger a migraine headache? How can I treat a migraine headache? Learn common symptoms of migraines, migraine risk factors, common migraine triggers, what...

Ask a Nurse - Migraine Headaches

Cathy Parkes

What is a migraine headache? What can trigger a migraine headache? How can I treat a migraine headache? Learn common symptoms of migraines, migraine risk factors, common migraine triggers, what...

Ask a Nurse - Do I have GERD? - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Do I have GERD?

Cathy Parkes

What is GERD? What are the symptoms of GERD? How can I treat GERD? What causes GERD? Plus, learn about reflux risk factors, symptoms of GERD, lifestyle modifications and medications...

Ask a Nurse - Do I have GERD?

Cathy Parkes

What is GERD? What are the symptoms of GERD? How can I treat GERD? What causes GERD? Plus, learn about reflux risk factors, symptoms of GERD, lifestyle modifications and medications...

Ask a Nurse - Do I need a colonoscopy? - LevelUpRN

Ask a Nurse - Do I need a colonoscopy?

Cathy Parkes

What is a colonoscopy? Why is getting a colonoscopy important? What is it like to get a colonoscopy? What is done during a colonoscopy procedure? Plus, learn the relationship between...

Ask a Nurse - Do I need a colonoscopy?

Cathy Parkes

What is a colonoscopy? Why is getting a colonoscopy important? What is it like to get a colonoscopy? What is done during a colonoscopy procedure? Plus, learn the relationship between...