Nearly 42,000 fewer RNs took the NCLEX in 2024 (317,710) compared to 2023 (358,998), according to data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. These figures include all candidates ...

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Heartburn is chest pain that occurs when stomach acid leaks out of the stomach and back up into the esophagus (food pipe). The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth and stomach.

Bronchitis causes inflammation and swelling in the bronchial tubes, which connect the throat to the lungs. This inflammation makes it more difficult to breathe and can cause chest pain and pressure.

Anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms like chest pain and pressure. But because these symptoms can also indicate heart conditions, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.

An expert has revealed three “common” causes of chest pain to look out for. According to a doctor, although these symptoms may not be linked to heart attack or other heart issues they could ...

Breathe in. In that one simple motion, your diaphragm tightened up and moved down. This made your chest cavity bigger. Your intercostal muscles between your ribs tightened up, too. This made your ...

Dr. J. Sawalla Guseh II: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated in the cardiovascular performance program clinic of this hospital because of progressive exertional dyspnea and chest pain.

Last week we published exercises for the head and the neck. This week we’re tackling the shoulders and chest. To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are ...

Thoracostomies, and subsequent placements of chest tubes (CTs), are a standard procedure in several domains of medicine. In emergency medicine, thoracostomies are indicated to release a relevant ...