Monday, May 20, 2019
What makes anyone identify the best health plan for themselves? In today’s world, having health insurance is very important. You might end up paying significantly more for a doctor’s visit if you don’t have insurance than if you had it. You could rack up paying hundreds of dollars for a major injury or if you
[ Read More ]One of my old friends, albeit in good health, had a stressful job and odd working hours, which resulted in poor eating habits and work-life balance. His PCP suggested that he consult a psychologist and nutritionist, as well as also prescribed a thyroid stimulating hormone test to check his thyroid function. However, it took him
[ Read More ]The world today is improving by the minute due to advancements in technology. While there are some criticisms against technology, it also cannot be denied that the benefits are numerous. Lives are changing for the better due to technology, and this is made possible with the advent of more advanced health testing methods. Read below
[ Read More ]The transformation to value-based care has mostly been led by Medicare, with 34% of traditional Medicare reimbursements already paid under an alternative payment model. And the transition has only just begun. However, this emphasis has left pediatric organizations struggling to apply value-based care to a very different population set. Children aren’t just ‘small adults’ Most
[ Read More ]We are all getting older. This is an unfortunate fact of life that none of us are able to escape. So we need to keep on top of our healthcare! One way to do this is to think ahead and understand how to take care of ourselves as we get older. We’ve put together some
[ Read More ]Cauda equina syndrome occurs when there is damage to a group of nerve roots, known as the cauda equina, in your lower back. It is not only extremely unpleasant but potentially life-threatening. Often resulting in numbness, weakness, pain, and discomfort as well as a number of other issues related to the lower back, limbs, urinal
[ Read More ]Let’s imagine for a second. Jane Smith, a 53-year-old diabetic patient, goes to her kitchen to grab a glass of water when she suddenly feels dizzy. She grabs her portable, battery-operated blood glucose monitor to check her blood sugar level and finds it is higher than usual. The HbA1c level from the device is immediately
[ Read More ]Future Healthcare is an annual conference in London which attracts innovators in the healthcare sector. This year, as ever, saw the unveiling of some incredible new technological advances in the field of medical science which promise to change lives in the near future. Inhalers linked to smartphones Inhalers are perhaps the most common form of
[ Read More ]Human beings have been cultivating cannabis for over 10,000 years. However, in recent decades, this has been one of the most controversial plants and despite its immense potential, it has taken centuries for it to be medically accepted. Why is this the case though? The Evolution of Cannabis The earliest medicinal use of cannabis recorded
[ Read More ]With technology being more prominent within society and changing the way we approach healthcare, there’s plenty of technology that can help with looking after our health. Here are a few examples of how we’re using it. Home Equipment Although blood pressure devices used at home are frowned upon by professionals for providing inaccurate results, there
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