A nursing home is both health care facility and a home to many elderly individuals. The elderly must depend on a diverse group of individuals to maintain a quality of life, from caregivers who make sure elderly tenants are fed and clean, to health care providers and activity teams who […]
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Avoiding Mold After Water Damage
If a flood, leak or some other unfortunate event has resulted in water damage in your home, the last thing you want to think about is what could happen in the future, but it is something you need to address right away. Water damage creates the perfect environment for mold […]
Alzheimer's: Symptoms, Treatment & Genetics of the Disease
Alzheimer's is one of the many forms of dementia. It is the most common amongst the many forms of dementias known. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease (which means it invariably worsens) and tends to occur in middle age or old age. The condition essentially affects the brain by destroying the […]
The Connection Between Smoking & Lung Cancer
Despite the ads and warning that cigarette smoking is bad for the health, a lot of people are still smoking and find it hard to quit the habit. What would you do if you found out that there is a link between smoking and lung cancer? Read on and find […]
Why You Need a Patient Advocate
The United States' health care system is complicated - and getting more and more complicated by the day, as the nation adjusts to the changes wrought by the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, which is set to take effect next year. So whether it is you or a loved […]
Big data driving the IT Jobs market
You've probably heard the statistic that for every minute of the day we upload an hours' worth of video to Youtube, but did you also know that we create 2.5 quintrillion bytes of data? According to IBM "90% of the data in the world today has been created in the […]
What Causes Low Testosterone in Men and How It Can Be Reversed
Testosterone is a hormone that has an effect on almost every aspect of man's body. Testosterone helps the body build the various proteins that play key roles in virtually every bodily function. Testosterone is produced in the testes and in the adrenal glands. It is to males what estrogen is […]
How to Create a Bespoke Health Insurance Policy
When it comes to your health, a one size fits all policy just won’t do it. More and more people are looking to tailor their health insurance policies to suit them, and their individual needs. So what should you include in your policy? Over 3.26 million people in Britain opt […]
How Ultrasound Portability Is Changing The World
Anyone with a history of a life-threatening illness can tell you that diagnosis is key for timely, proper treatment. Historically, using invasive procedures for diagnosis could leave a patient in a worse condition than they were in to begin with, and if their situation was dire, it could even mean death. Medical […]
Essential Ingredients for Every Start-Up Business
Starting a business is an exciting process and it can be truly fulfilling to be able to use your skills or knowledge in order to make money. However, there are a number of essential things you simply must have before you can launch your business venture. Let’s take a look… […]
Understanding the Legal Aspects of Clinical Negligence
If you feel that you or someone close to you has suffered as a result of clinical negligence, it is worth knowing your rights because you may be entitled to some form of compensation. The term clinical negligence is used to describe a medical accident or mistake that results in […]
A Look at the Top Demand Healthcare Occupations in Australia
Australia's healthcare industry is steadily growing. Demand for medical professionals has risen substantially as a large percentage of the population, from the baby boomer generation, ages. In addition, Generation X is also procreating and this means that hospital jobs will always be available for those who're qualified. Experts have even […]