When someone walks over to the get a drink of water they know that it is going to be a nice thing to do. The problem that they could run into though is that when they get ready to drink this item that the taste could be so nasty they do not want to drink it at all. However, they will want to know ab......[Read More]

To date, there are quite a number of the best orthopedic surgeons out there but how would you know if they will suit your needs. You need to be comfortable with the surgeons of your choice as he or she will be the one who will diagnose your condition. Therefore, it is important that you choose the r......[Read More]

There are many ways of getting rid of head lice. Most of the time, people would choose using commercial products such as shampoos and sprays in order to remove their infestation. But, did you know that these products are pesticides? Basically, they are called pediculicides. They contain chemicals wh......[Read More]

A medical history is obtained by asking a patient a series of related health questions. This medical history helps a physician assess and formulate an accurate diagnosis, and after careful examination, prescribe proper treatment. Depending upon the age and concerns of the patient, a medical history ......[Read More]

The healthcare industry is a continually booming industry. There are always jobs to be had, especially in the home healthcare field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home health aides are projected to grow by 50% between 2008 and 2018, which is much faster than other occupations.......[Read More]

Recent studies confirm a 50% reduction in PTS by wearing compression stockings. Patient compliance increased with education and training. Below knee 30 - 40 mmHg compression stockings should be prescribed for all paients with DVT.......[Read More]

Working with elderly folk, as the voluntary craft lady at a Day Centre over the last year, has made me realize, more and more, that the folk I'm with, are capable of much more than they think. When I push my craft trolley into the Lounge, I see a range of facial expressions. Some are delighted ......[Read More]

Like choosing a qualified trustworthy nanny, it goes the same with a Caregiver. You really have to know who you are hiring. This article states 5 red flags to stop you from hiring the person.......[Read More]

When one spouse qualifies for Medicaid payment of nursing home expenses, it is often possible to increase the income of the "at-home" spouse, IF you know the rules! This article lets you in on what to do. ......[Read More]

The conventional hip replacement surgery is the procedure which incorporates incisions depending with the size. The muscles around the hip joints are separated and the ball joint is being removed and replaced with artificial joint.......[Read More]

It could be fair to say that there is no more "business as usual" when it comes how some view global health. While living among those privileged to have churches, clinics, or 24 hour convenient drug stores on every corner, linkages between developed and developing countries are seldom ment......[Read More]

There are so many insurance agencies out there looking for your business. Selecting the right policy is very important, you don't want to run the risk of choosing the wrong one. Take your time and shop around.......[Read More]

Surgical technicians are often called operating room technicians and they serve as an assistant to the surgeon. They also work very closely with nurses, doctors, and even the anesthesiologist.......[Read More]

The inherent toxicities of hazardous drugs bring out the potential adverse health risks from occupational exposure to these drugs. These drugs can cause genotoxic, carcinogenic, teratogenic disorders and may also results in organ toxicity. Safe handling programs plays an important role to control th......[Read More]

Buprenorphine and naloxone combine to form the prescription medication Suboxone. Doctors prescribe Suboxone to treat a dependence on opiods and the accompanying symptoms of withdrawal. The medicinal class of benzodiazepines includes drugs used to treat anxiety conditions, depression, muscle spasms, ......[Read More]

One of the most difficult elder issues involves where and how to get assistance for living activities as we begin being unable to care for all our needs personally.Sadly, the issue is so hard that many of the elderly don't deal with it until they have little or no choice.Like any other major li......[Read More]

Generally, bugs, although they are very annoying for us, their bite it is not so painful or awful, it may only resume to a local itchiness, and not even dangerous to our health. But as know an action can have an equal opposed action, so on some of us who are much sensitive than others, bug bites can......[Read More]

Today I had breakfast, with a dear friend, of over 35 years this morning. We laughed and talked like it had been just yesterday since we had been together - this time it had been over 4 years - the time before it was 10 years since we had sat in person and talked.......[Read More]

For many people with nasal congestion or chronic sinus infections nasal irrigation with saline is a natural way of clearing nasal and sinus passageways. There are various ways of getting salt water into your nose and sinuses, including mists, sprays, squeeze bottles, pumps, aerosol cans, and irrigat......[Read More]

Many patients have no idea what a Bone Mineral Density test (BMD) involves. Some think it is similar to a bone scan (which is a Nuclear Medicine test), or an MRI or a CT (CAT) scan. Others think it involves needles or drills to get a sample of bone to test! Ouch!......[Read More]