Named the Valsalva maneuver, after the 17th century Italian anatomist who described it, the trick is the same used by air travelers and skin divers to clear their ears on descent. It also has much ...

Recently, we encountered 5 patients with angina pectoris who discovered that they were able to terminate . . . From the Cardiology Service, New England Medical Center Hospitals, and the ...

2. Use the Valsalva maneuver. You've probably used the Valsalva maneuver in the past, even if you don't know it by name. This ...

You can also perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself. It’s a method used to dislodge objects stuck in someone’s airway. It uses the air in their lungs to push out the object that’s causing ...

other focal neurological signs or symptoms An exception to this rule should be made in the diagnosis of trigeminal autonomic headaches and headaches that are aggravated by exertion or a Valsalva ...

Classification of pediatric urinary incontinence has been complicated by the lack of standardized definitions. In 1997, the International Children's Continence Society addressed this problem by ...

It seems impossible, but high-profile performers, like singers Adele and Rhianna, suffer stage fright just like the rest of us. Sometimes, such phobia may be part of a larger issue that can ...

Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas reportedly saved someone’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver. Early reports of the incident indicate Costas was recently eating a restaurant when a diner ...

The Weis Center's 2024-25 season has been announced and the brochure is available. Once again, a diverse range of performances is in store, including world music, contemporary dance, contemporary ...