Obtaining feedback from hospital patients gives you an objective view on the level of care your healthcare professionals are providing and allows you to gather suggestions for improving hospital services and facilities. Traditional paper surveys consume more time and monetary funds than online surveys and may leave you with an insignificant response rate. Cost is too … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Surgery – What does it involve?
Living in a culture that worships fat and sugary food, while promoting youth and slender figures, is inherently difficult to deal with for those who struggle with their weight. Temptation is everywhere and for those who have tried in vain and face serious health risks the last hope may be weight loss surgery. Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery? To be a … [Read more...]
Mesomark – A Blood Test for Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Mesothelioma diagnosis is often difficult because its symptoms take decades to manifest and are associated with other respiratory illnesses. Since mesothelioma long latency period is very long therefore it is not usually identified until the disease has progressed to the late stages. Currently, there is no cure available for mesothelioma; however, mesothelioma treatment methods … [Read more...]
What are the potential side effects of Botox treatment?
Botox (botulinum toxin) is the single most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the U.S with 100,000's of people each year undergoing the treatment. The way the Botox procedure works is by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses which in turn prevents the target muscles from contracting. The reason our muscles contract is because they receive a signal from the nerves … [Read more...]
Filling the Gap: Should You Get Dental Implants?
Sometimes, the tooth fairy doesn't get the memo that you're all grown up and a quarter just doesn't cut it anymore. Whether it's from physical trauma (who knew a glued-on heel would lead to a nosedive?) or a serious cavity, few changes are quite as noticeable as a new gap in your smile. Fortunately, technology is on your side; dental implants are becoming a safe, … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Using Antidepressants
Many people suffer from depression, even young children. Psychiatric therapy is no longer the closely-guarded secret of the rich and bored. Literally all urban dwellers undergo therapy and medication for depression at some point or the other. But are antidepressants safe? What are the pros and cons of taking anti-depressants, especially if you are a child? What Is … [Read more...]
Do You Really Know What Diabetes Is?
Have you ever been told to slow down on sweets because you might become diabetic? If you answered “yes” to this question, then let me guess: you on the heavy side – maybe not too heavy, but getting there. Also, you have members in your family who are diabetic. Have you ever asked yourself what diabetes really is and what the relationship is between eating too much … [Read more...]
Exercise and Diet Versus Liposuction: A Simple Review
Because plastic surgery comes with risks, not everyone should consider such a drastic approach. Exercise and diet are often capable of achieving the same results. If you cannot manage to lose those last few pounds on your own, consider hiring a personal fitness trainer to sculpt your body. A fitness trainer can help you build muscle and lose fat in all the right places. Most … [Read more...]
The Shortcomings of For-Profit Care Homes in the UK
“I work in a not-for-profit care home group, because I don’t feel it is right to profit from care for the elderly”. This is a common feeling among many care workers, and support staff in not-for-profit care home groups. It is also a well shared opinion generally, and there are people in the for-profit sector who agree with this sentiment whole heartedly. Yet you don’t have to … [Read more...]
Risk of Exfoliation Syndrome XFS Rises With Latitude
Exfoliation syndrome, which is commonly called XFS, is characterized by the progressive accumulation of extracellular fibers in the tissues of the eye. XFS can lead to open angle and angle-closure glaucoma, and it is the leading cause of those conditions in many parts of the world. In addition to glaucoma, XFS has been linked to cataract formation and to an increased … [Read more...]