Finding Great Health Care

  • Three Unusual Blood Vessel Issues That Vascular Radiology Can Find

    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.

  • The Struggle With Fertility: 3 Options To Consider When Trying To Conceive

    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.

  • 3 Poor Prognostic Factors After A Stroke Or Traumatic Brain Injury

    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.

  • NICU Nursing: What To Consider

    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.

  • 3 Things Parents Should Know About Taking Their Child To The Doctor

    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.

  • Preventing Hemorrhoids: Lots Of Simple Things You Can Do (If You Only Try)

    11 September 2017

    Hemorrhoids are not just something old people get. They are not something you discount because your mother or father had them, so you will too. While hemorrhoids may be genetic in some families, the truth is that it has more to do with what you do or do not do than family genes. Yes, you can get the anal blood vessel composition of your parents, but that is NOT a guarantee that hemorrhoids are in your future.

  • Things That You Shouldn'T Do In The Urgent Care Waiting Room

    11 September 2017

    Visiting an urgent care center is effective for addressing a wide range of health issues that you may be dealing with. Cuts, suspected broken bones, and other injuries can all warrant a trip to urgent care instead of the hospital's emergency room. It's easy to be emotionally upset when you walk into the waiting room, and this may prompt you to act in a manner that you later regret — and that gets your visit off on the wrong foot with the facility's health practitioners.