In Search of Enlightenment ponders obesity and aging: “When it comes to a disease like progeria, which is an extreme form of accelerated aging, I assume we would all agree that we should seek ways of preventing the disadvantage that comes with the disease. No child deserves to be robbed of the opportunity to have [...]
A lot of people are worrying about the swine flu. This flu virus, although it isn’t a pandemic, can nevertheless be fatal if not isolated and treated early. Most people aren’t familiar with symptoms of swine flu. As a result, they do not take the steps necessary to seek proper medical treatment. You should know [...]
Sometimes it’s just not feasible to call the doctor for a small wound or a light illness. Often we can handle minor medical situations without the need for medical intervention. Treating the condition may be as simple as applying a bandage or taking an aspirin. That’s why everyone should have a first aid kit at [...]
Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription pills. The epidemic is wide spread and crosses all the borders of age, sex, race and class. The use of drugs and alcohol [...]
The human hair goes through a resting phase for about three months before it falls out. There is a degree to which hair loss is normal because the hair needs to shed dead hair cells to grow new ones. If the amount of hair you lose exceeds the normal, call up your dermatologist.
Pregnant women are [...]
Pulse oximetry has gained wide spread clinical acceptance in the latter part of the 21st century. This is in part due to the development of the microprocessor, better patient sensor design, and better data processing algorithms. Virtually every patient, whether in the hospital, subacute care center or at home, that has oxygen or mechanical ventilation [...]