For many people who go to nail salons and have busy schedules, there is no easier way to speed up finishing one’s nails than to use a UV dryer. Rather than waiting for the nail work to dry up normally, one can just stick their hand into the UV dryer, and have their nails [...]
Are Flu Vaccinations Really Needed?
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The flu is one of those things that most people dread having; after all, it’s inconvenient and uncomfortable at best, and if you have a compromised immune system, getting a simple case of the flu can be disastrous. Given this, it’s not surprising that getting flu shots is mostly on everyone’s yearly to-do list. [...]
Doctors vs. Nurses?
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In the world of medical care, there was always been a schism when it comes to views towards doctors and nurses. People tend to hold a more “romantic” view of doctors – loftier, and harder to reach- compared to a more “practical” view towards nurses, who are seen as more reachable and available to connect [...]
Keeping An Eye on Your Surgery
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Women who have had pelvic organ prolapsed repair had better keep an eye on their surgery. According to a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association that focused on long-term follow-up of pelvic organ prolapse repairs reveals that over time, the chances of the surgery failing increases. The study followed 200 [...]
Even now, Agent Orange Continues to Cause Suffering
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Those who have survived the Vietnam War are probably familiar with Agent Orange. Agent Orange is the codename for a herbicide that was used in the war by the United States as a chemical weapon. The army found that the particular combination of herbicides and defoliants could be used to create a deadly gas. However, [...]
Taking Care when Taking Allopurinol
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are suffering from gout and hyperuricemia, chances are that you would be familiar with allopurinol. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which has long been used to treat the illnesses above. In the past, allopurinol has been linked with severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs), such as toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. [...]
Getting to Know Hospital Bills Better
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If there’s one thing that you should definitely get insurance for, it’s hospital bills. Just one little accident, or an illness, and you could be facing mounds of bills from your hospital. However, if you’re not careful, you might be paying more than what you should actually be paying for your hospital bills. No [...]
Being Prepared: A Better Prostate Cancer Test on the Horizon?
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, a new test was revealed that can help men predict the outcome of prostate cancers quickly and more accurately. Using the test, men who suffer from prostate cancer can determine if their cancer is aggressive and quick to grow, or more benign and slower to multiply. The test is [...]
Mycobacterium abscessus Transmitted Among Cystic Fibrosis Patients
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are suffering from Cystic fibrosis, or perhaps you know someone who is suffering from this terrible disease, then you should know that more and more patients in the U.S. and in Europe who are suffering from cystic fibrosis has also been found to be infected with Mycobacterium abscessus. Doctors estimate that [...]
Low-Fat Milk: Blessing or Curse?
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Since childhood obesity is steadily becoming a problem in young children, especially in preschoolers, the American Academy of Pediatrics has tried to combat this troubling trend by prescribing low-fat milk for children, rather than 2% or whole milk. They recommend that for children above 2 years of age, parents should give 1% or skim [...]
