Anoxic brain injury, which is also called Hypoxic Anoxic injury, occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain is inadequate or substantially low. The brain can survive for up to four minutes without significant damage. However, after four minutes your brain cells will begin to die and the result is […]
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Safeguard Your Garden Against Animals
Gardening is not only relaxing, but it can be easy on the pocket too. With the right type of space, skills and desire, you can have an entire grocery store growing right in your backyard. It gives your compound a lovely ‘nature’ look and you know for a fact that […]
Things You Should Know about Medical Malpractice
The Journal of the American Medical Associations lists medical malpractice as third in the leading causes of death in the United States. Medical malpractice comes in right behind cancer and heart disease, and over $3 billion was paid out in 2012 alone for medical malpractice settlements. This is an average of one payout every […]
How The Affordable Care Act Affects Preventive Care
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its functional stages, certain things are becoming clear with regards to the healthcare industry. Among them is the impact of the ACA on the notion of preventive care–an extremely important area within healthcare in terms of not only cost, but also the health […]
The Era of Healthcare Reform & Emerging Demand For Specialized Nursing Graduates
The new health care reform laws along with the new models of care delivery, global payment and preventive care is boosting certain careers. And the success of the health care delivery system is directly linked to its workforce. An important segment within this workforce is the 2.8 million registered nurses, who […]
Advantages of Authentic Maple Syrup
Who would have thought tree sap could taste so good? It does if you eat the right kind. Authentic, pure maple syrup is a product of eastern North America, harvested in places like Quebec, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. As an export, it is famous among Asian and European countries where tourists […]
Understanding the Importance of Sexual Health
Being health conscious today means aiming to maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and enjoy regular exercise. It also involves taking care of your sexual health by practicing safe sex at all times. This is because not to do so means running the risk of catching sexually transmitted […]
Vaccinations Your Dog Should Get
Caring for your dog is important to the pet’s health, and a good owner will want to prevent them from coming down with serious diseases like Lyme Disease, rabies, and hepatitis, all of which can be prevented with vaccinations. Veterinarians are now looking into additional vaccinations that can prevent flu-like […]
The Link between Healthy Teeth and Healthy Skin
It may not seem obvious to connect healthy teeth to healthy skin, but both your skin and your mouth provide an insight into your overall health. Dentists often say that the mouth is a window to the body and the same could be said of the skin, as generally speaking, […]
The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment to Stay Safe while Working Outdoors
PPE or personal protective equipment is a collection of safety gears, which include clothing, substances and equipment. PPE is worn for the purpose of protection from risks of injuries and risks of developing diseases in the workplace. Personal protective equipment can include respirators, protective hearing devices like ear plugs and […]
Combating the Tell Tale Signs of Age and Infirmity
With the government shut-down in the U.S. dominating international headlines, it is little wonder that officials are desperately looking for ways to save public money. While the federal government discuss reforming healthcare and education, however, recent research has suggested that simply extending the average human lifespan and reducing the prevalence […]
Stylish Medical Scrubs for the Safety of Patients and Improved Nurses
Medical scrubs are one of the protective gears that many nurses, doctors as well as other medical professionals are using for work. This uniform has been used for many years, but as years passed, the appearance of medical scrubs has changed. Nowadays, you can find scrubs in various styles, designs […]