Healthcare is changing almost too quickly for people to keep up. New insurance premiums, a lack of funding for Social Security and Medicaid, the rise of the urgent care model…it’s a lot of information for the average American to process. When a person is over the age of 65 and having to contend with the possibility of complete medical supplies in the home? It’s not surprising to see why so much stress is bound up in day-to-day health. Bathroom safety is one of the most important issues being discussed in the home. This is due to enema supplies and bedpans …
Month: June 2018
Why Your Health Poster Should Include a Warning on Smokers Mouth
If you’re in charge of charts and posters for health in your office, school, or other environment, you’ll probably go through quite a few possible health education products. You’ll see the brain with skull, the anatomical chart digestive system, the exercise calorie chart, and the childrens portion plate. One poster you shouldn’t neglect, especially if you’re trying to educate and affect the choices of children, is smokers mouth. How Smoking Affects the Mouth A lot is said about how smoking affects the lungs and heart, but we shouldn’t neglect the tragedy of smokers mouth. Smoking ruins the human mouth. It …
A Look At The Growth Of Proton Therapy In the United States
From breast cancer care to treatment for prostate cancer, proton treatment therapy is becoming more and more popular in not only the United States but around the world as a whole. Proton therapy has become so popular for breast cancer care and the treatment of other cancers that there are now more than thirty total particle therapy centers under construction or in use. At the beginning of the year of 2015, just three short years ago, there were a total of about eighty treatment rooms in the works for proton therapy. Now, many of those treatment rooms have been able …
Are You At Risk For Heart Disease? Visit A Heart Center This Year And Take Charge Of Your Health
Your health goes through a lot of changes the older you get. Some of these changes are easier to notice, such as your lowered energy levels and difference in appetite. Others are a little more tricky. When it comes to living a high quality of life it’s essential to reach out to professionals who are able to spot the warning signs that slip through the cracks. Preventative health screening is a resource highly recommended for adults leaving their 50’s, particularly if you have genetic diseases that run through the family. It can be a vascular test on legs, colorectal screening …
Estrogen Replacement: Are You a Good Candidate?
When inquiring about hormone replacement therapy, you may be wondering if it’s the right thing for you. But, how do you determine that? Before deciding whether hormone replacement therapy is the right move for you, let’s take a look at the benefits. Each benefit depends on what kind of therapy you’re going to get. For women looking for estrogen replacement therapy, there are a few different options. The first option would be systemic hormone therapy, which is a pill, skin patch, gel, or cream. This is a great form of night sweats therapy or menopause therapy in general. By the …
Bone Graft Delivery Systems and Other Aspects of the Medical Device Industry
Currently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 38,600 surgeons working within this country. While it will depend on their speciality and the types of procedures that they perform, these surgeons use a variety of medical tools and devices. Given this, it’s not surprising that the United States’ medical device industry consists of 5,800 companies that employ over 356,000 individuals. The United States and Global Medical Device Market It’s important to note that the United States’ medical device market is the largest in the world. It has recently been valued at $140 billion, and accounts for 40% …
Popular Cosmetic Procedures From Body Sculpting to Botox Treatments
At some point in their lives, both men and women consider the benefits of having one or more cosmetic procedures performed. From laser hair removal to tummy tucks and other body sculpting techniques, aesthetic procedures can enhance a person’s overall appearance and potentially increase their confidence and self-esteem. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s recent survey found that 70% of their participants were considering some type of cosmetic work. While there were a variety of aesthetic procedures available, the survey results showed that some were being considered more often than others. These were the most common ones: Body sculpting: 58% …
Chronic Pain Treatments Can Help People Return to a Normal Life
The latest news about the nation’s opioid addiction problems are frightening. Knowing that some of these addicts started their road to addiction with the misuse of prescription pain killers is even more frightening. Finding chronic pain treatment does not have to be a situation that leads to addiction, but if you do not work with an occupational therapist or a physical rehabilitation specialist you might find yourself relying on medication to make you feel your best instead of proven exercises. In a time when addiction to both drugs and food seem to be out of control, it should come as …
4 Ways to Keep Autoclaves in Optimal Condition
Throughout the United States, tattoos are incredibly popular. In fact, statistics show that there are nearly 21,000 tattoo parlors located throughout the United States. With that in mind, it’s essential that these businesses utilize sterilized instruments. To sterilize instruments, many use an autoclave. This device provides blasts of steam that are designed to sterilize instruments needed to create tattoos. With that in mind, here are four tips to keep your autoclaves in optimal condition. Avoid Overloading the Trays It’s understandable that you might be faced with situations where many instruments need to be sterilized. However, you’ll want to remember that …
Follow These 4 Steps to Enter Depression Studies
Statistics found that research for the pharmaceutical industry reached a sum of $149.8 billion during 2017. Considering that, large amounts of pharmaceutical research continues to be conducted on depression medications. It’s understandable to want to participate in depression studies in your area. In addition to helping advance research of this mental condition, many of these studies will pay you for your participation. Considering that, here are the four main steps needed to take part in paid depression studies. Finding Depression Studies Near You The first step in this process is to find depression studies that are taking place near your …
