If you are experiencing strange discharges, with lots of redness, itching and irritation in the skin then quite possibly you are looking at the symptoms of a yeast infection. Yeast infection, or Candida, is a condition that looks like something serious has gone wrong but actually it is more of a nuisance created from an overreaction in your body. There's a lot of things … [Read more...]
Plastic Surgery Recovery
People considering plastic surgery tend to think about all of the wrong things…. One of the most common concerns, for example, is what people will think of them if they undergo surgery to change their appearance. While this is an understandable concern, due to some of society’s negative stigmas regarding plastic surgery, it is not something that should ultimately be very … [Read more...]
Reasons Why Supplemental Health Insurance Coverage Is Valuable
Universal health care in Canada is a boon for most people. Individuals can receive many of the basic health services they need at a relatively low cost. This includes access to vision care, dental care, and prescription medications. But few people are aware of the limitations posed by their provincial health plans. Most have never had to put them to the test. Below, we'll … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing and Healing Bruises
Sometimes the things that we enjoy doing can result in a few bruises, particularly if we enjoy energetic activities such as squash, paintballing, contact sports, or pole dancing. Often we can take measures to protect ourselves against bruises, for instance by wearing protective clothing and padding, but it is impossible to avoid them altogether. Here are a few tips for both … [Read more...]
Issues Facing US Healthcare – ICD-10 classification system Medical Coding Changes
The current medical coding system in the United States is referred to as the International Classification of Disease 9 Clinical Modification, or ICD-9-CM. ICD-9-CM was adopted in the United States in the 1970s and contains more than 17,000 codes that describe diseases, diagnoses and procedures. While 17,000 codes may sound like a lot, the United States is actually well behind … [Read more...]
Ophthalmic Laser Types
Eyes are one of the most sensitive and delicate organs in the body, making them difficult to operate on. Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, utilizes multiple types of tools and procedures; each one serving a unique purpose. The technology in the field of ocular surgery has leaped strides over the past few decades, and with the development of multiple types of ophthalmic … [Read more...]
EKG Machines
Some of the most common pieces of equipment used in medical practices are Electrocardiography Machines, or EKG machines. The machine is an external device with anywhere between 2-12 electrodes that are placed on the skin around the chest and on the arms and legs. The electrodes gather information about specific parts of the human heart and transmit the data to a monitoring … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Solutions for Those Extra Pounds
Weight Loss Solutions Our society has become more and more fixated on the concept of personal image, forcing us to strive for that perfect body. However, even without the concept of achieving perfect physique and form, taking care of your body is vital to your overall health and well-being. Having a healthy body contributes to a healthy mind and a positive attitude. Here … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Home Health Care in Four Steps
Home Health Care Home health care allows a patient to receive medical assistance at home rather than in a hospital. It can be more comfortable for the patient, which can help the healing process advance more quickly. Home health care is generally less expensive than staying in a hospital and it allows the patient to focus on regaining independence in the location where the … [Read more...]
Laser Body Mass Reduction Treatments
Laser Body Mass Reduction Treatments Millions of people start new diets and exercise regimes every day to eliminate the stubborn parts of the body that seem to attract fatty tissue. Fat cells tend to go straight to the stomach, hips, and thighs, and it only gets more difficult to shed the weight as you get older. There are 99 ways you can start working on losing the weight, … [Read more...]