2017

Going Right For The Throat: Stopping Sleep Apnea Where It Starts

Sleep apnea is a serious problem. It prevents people from breathing properly at night, which leads to several other physical health problems, including strokes and high blood pressure. If you have sleep apnea, you know how serious it is and how it makes you feel. Perhaps you have even tried using pills and a sleep apnea machine, all to no avail. Thankfully, there are sleep apnea procedures which can help eliminate this potentially life-threatening condition.…

5 Reasons Home Care Is A Great Option For Some Seniors

As seniors start to age more, they often have additional care needs that should be considered. It may be impossible to take care of all daily tasks alone. If your loved one is starting to age more and is also showing signs of needing extra assistance, you may be thinking about care options. Home health care can be a great care choice to consider. Keep reading to learn why home care is a great option for many seniors.…

Some Arthritis Laboratory Tests That Help Your Doctor Diagnose And Treat Your Condition

If you have pain and stiffness in your joints, your doctor may suspect you have arthritis. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may order imaging scans such as an MRI or CT scan to take a closer look at your joints internally. Your doctor may also send you to a lab for blood testing that helps diagnose arthritis and the type of arthritis you have. Here are some of the blood tests you may have done by the lab and how your doctor uses them.…

Assessing Your Hospital's Intensive Care Unit

Each year, or perhaps more often, one of your tasks as an administrator will involve an assessment of the intensive care unit (ICU) at your hospital along with recommendations for how it could be better. The ICU is one of the most important areas in your facility; people facing acute health threats must place their lives in the hands of the aides, doctors and nurses who work in the department. You can ensure the quality of that department with the work and actions below.…

Should You Have Breast Augmentation After A Mastectomy?

If you’ve recently undergone mastectomy surgery, you may feel as though the last few months have been a whirlwind of bad news and tough decisions. And while the choice to have a mastectomy is often driven by medical factors that leave you without many other options, the choice to have breast augmentation or reconstruction surgery after your mastectomy is a far more elective one, with deciding factors personal to each cancer survivor.…

Why Your Toddler Might Not Need Speech Therapy If He Or She Isn't Speaking Well

A lot of parents worry about the speech of their children when their kids are not meeting the milestones doctors recommend during regular checkups. For example, by the age of two, a child should start speaking in two-word sentences. When a child is not doing this, the parent might want to consider having the child evaluated by a speech therapist. If you have a child that is not speaking as well as he or she should be, you should not be surprised if the therapist does not recommend speech therapy at this time.…

What Can You Do To Get Relief From Migraine Headaches?

Migraine headaches can cause symptoms that leave you unable to perform daily living tasks. The headache can last for several minutes or even extend to an hour. Seeking relief is not only important in helping you get on with your day, but in easing the pain. If you suffer from migraines, here is what you need to know about handling them. What Can You Try at Home? There are several home remedies that could potentially help alleviate the symptoms that you experience during a migraine headache.…

Circumcision: Weighing The Question

In the recent years past, most newborn American baby boys were routinely circumcised, however that number has fallen in recent years. In the Sixties, 83 percent of children were circumcised, but a 2010 study revealed only 77 percent were now being circumcised. This number can vary depending on the geographical region, ethnicity, and religious affiliation. As with any impassioned matter, there are pros and cons on both sides of the matter, but the choice is ultimately left to the parents, along with the input of their chosen physicians, to decide what is best for their situation.…

Is Bacterial Vaginosis A Concern During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, your body’s immune system is weakened by hormonal changes that are occurring. Unfortunately, this leaves you more vulnerable to infections. Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common experienced infections. Due to the potential impact it can have on your pregnancy, it is important that you are aware of the symptoms and what you can do to safeguard your health. What Are the Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis is the result of an imbalance in bacteria.…

Buying Used Medical Equipment: What To Look For

Whether you need a wheelchair, electric scooter, or a medical bed, buying these things new, especially when insurance isn’t able to help with the costs, can be a financial burden. You may choose to explore used or refurbished medical equipment for purchase instead. To get a great deal on your purchase and a reliable piece of medical equipment you can own for many years, use this guide to help you know what to look for when shopping.…