2 May 2018
When it comes to vaccines, you may assume they only need to be administered during childhood. However, while routine vaccinations during childhood are very important, you also want to make sure that you are protected as an adult as well. Some vaccinations require a booster during adulthood. Other vaccines, such as the flu vaccine, are recommended once per year. There may even be vaccines available now that weren't available when you were a child.
10 April 2018
When it comes to your health, you deserve to get quality care that can meet your specific needs as you age. You know what you want in a new primary care doctor, but it's also important to consider the qualities that should be avoided when choosing someone to care for you. Here are three qualities to avoid when deciding which primary care doctor to build a relationship with: A Tendency to Overbook Appointments
23 February 2018
As your parents start aging, they may not be able to move around as good as they used to. This impedes their ability to do a lot of important tasks, possibly making it necessary to look into home healthcare services. To find the right home health care for your parents, consider these tips. Identify the Needs of Your Parents You can narrow down your list of potential home health care candidates by first identifying the needs of your parents.
16 January 2018
Orthopedic pain can occur anywhere in your body because it is related to the musculoskeletal system. Pain can range from mild to severe, but even mild pain can prevent you from doing normal daily activities, such as standing or walking. If you have orthopedic pain, you may be wondering how you can treat this condition. Luckily, there are several options, depending on the severity of your condition, so take a look at four popular treatment options.
30 November 2017
If your heart is failing, getting a heart transplant is your best option. This is especially true if you have been treated with your condition for many years and you are not getting better. You can talk to your cardiologist about this type of transplant to learn much more about it. Until then, you should learn of the things that will prevent you from getting on a heart transplant waiting list, two of which are listed below.
23 September 2017
The human body is a strange thing, indeed. It kills off blood vessels and regrows new ones. It reroutes blood in other directions while it regenerates and heals. It even compensates for weird anomalies in your vascular system that are entirely congenital. What it cannot do is diagnose issues within the vascular system. For that, you need vascular radiology and a vascular radiologist. Here are three anomalies that radiological procedures can detect.
17 September 2017
If you've been trying to get pregnant for a while and are having the toughest time conceiving, you may feel depressed, upset, and unsure of what to do next. There are many women who suffer from infertility issues. Unfortunately, most of these women are suffering silently and aren't vocal about their problems because it makes them sad to talk about. Rather than allow yourself to feel hopeless about the situation, know that there are different things that may help boost fertility and increase the chances of conception.
15 September 2017
Brain damage as a result of stroke or traumatic brain injury can have a wide variety of outcomes, from a complete recovery to brain death. There are some prognostic factors that are indicative of serious brain injury, with little chances of recovery. Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation If a person cannot breathe on their own, mechanical ventilation is necessary to provide them with oxygen. The medical staff may periodically test the patient's ability to breathe on their own when assessing their neurological status, and possibly whether the person can be declared brain dead.
13 September 2017
Having a strong love for babies is just one of the vital qualities required to embarking on any neonatal career. If you're envisioning a career working in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, there are many skills and qualities you should develop, such as the ones below. More Education If you've not started on your nursing education journey or don't have a practical nursing license, you must be aware that NICU nurses need to be well-educated on situations and health conditions that are commonly seen in those units.
12 September 2017
Knowing when your child is sick can be confusing. There are many parents who wrestle with the concern that they might be harming their child cause they don't take them to the doctor, but then they also worry about spending the money for unnecessary visits. Here are some reasons to see pediatric doctors: 1. Head Injury Head injuries are very hard to tell if they are serious. Children fall all the time, and they are used to hitting their heads.