Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Prescription drug abuse is a problem that affects all Americans at every age level. Statistics show that it’s the youth who are most likely to abuse these drugs without knowledge of what they are using, but painkillers can turn anyone into an addict if prescriptions are not handled very carefully. If you’re working in a
[ Read More ]November 8-9, 2017, Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, Baltimore, MD Summit Website: http://tcbi.org/iotmdsec/ Healthcare providers and medical device companies are currently facing ever growing financial, legal, operational, and patient safety challenges as a result of cybersecurity threats. Malware attacks are evolving and becoming more sophisticated, while preventable privacy breaches are becoming more common
[ Read More ]What comes to your mind when you hear the term hacking, cyber security or online theft? If you’re like most people, you probably associate the above terms with digital criminals targeting financial institutions such as banks or retailers to obtain credit card information. Sure, you’re probably right, but cybersecurity is more than just stealing credit
[ Read More ]Any disease or disorder can negatively impact a person’s life, so it is important to detect issues as quickly as possible. Some STDs are very visible, which means that people will know they have an issue when it arises, but there are also many STDs that have few symptoms but can have a big impact
[ Read More ]A lot of people baulk at the idea of going to the dermatologist because they believe that it will cost too much. However, healthy skin is just as important to your overall well-being as any other part of your body. It is much better to look at it from the perspective of whether or not
[ Read More ]Drug abuse is a complex social and health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. As doctors and scientists strive to research innovative and effective ways to treat addiction, technology has shown considerable promise. In the last two decades, there has been an exponential growth in the field of mobile and computer technology. People have
[ Read More ]It can be devastating when families learn that their loved ones may have been victims of medical errors. Yet, it happens all too often. Therac-25 has become one of the most well-known cases in history, given that its software contained bugs which proved to be fatal for 6 patients. But while its software was the
[ Read More ]Hair loss is believed to affect both men and women during their lifetimes. However, it affects more men than women. Research has been done to find out what causes hair loss and how it can be treated. While there is no cure to balding yet, several advancements have been made towards the management and prevention
[ Read More ]Nearly half of all Americans take some sort of supplement, but others believe that eating a balanced diet each day provides adequate nutrition. Unfortunately, environmental changes and demanding lifestyles make it difficult to get everything we need from the food that we eat. Can You Really Get All of the Nutrition that You Need from
[ Read More ]People who go through issues with their hips, especially in old age, are usually faced with hard choices regarding treatment. Whether the issues with your hips are the result of natural wear and tear as you age, or the result of playing sports for many decades, the recommended solution is often surgery. Whether it is
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