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The Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Mar 27, 2017

Few things can affect the body the way a spinal cord injury can. Unlike other parts of the body that are normally affected in an isolated way, the spinal cord serves as a core connection to other vital parts and functions, ranging from physical to cognitive. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and can affect the body by way of paralysis, poor circulation, nerve damage, headaches, loss of fertility, difficulty breathing, and the list goes...

4 Medical Exams You Might Need After an Auto Accident

Mar 20, 2017

Car accidents Back Exams Back injuries are among the most common injuries that occur in auto accidents. The signs of these injuries aren’t always immediately noticeable, but symptoms such as pain and discomfort could slowly creep out within days of the accident. As a preemptive measure, victims in a car crash should see a medical professional for a back exam. While the pain or discomfort may seem minor, they could be signs of a more...

Anesthesia Errors That Can Occur During Surgery

Mar 13, 2017

Perhaps one of the greatest discoveries made in the medical field, anesthesia is an indispensable part of any surgical procedure. Anesthesia is an umbrella term for the process of temporarily numbing and relaxing a patient’s body in part or in full through a combination of drugs so that they may be spared the pain of a surgery. Because anesthesia is dispensed on a per-patient basis, mistakes do tend to happen. In most cases, ·...

5 Common Causes of Car Accidents

Mar 6, 2017

Few things are as devastating as a Distracted Driving There is a good chance that you are reading this on your phone. If not, you’re probably reading this while you’re also reading something on your phone. Considering how connected the world has become, cell phones have people more distracted than ever before. But these distractions should end the minute we get into our car and hit the road. Despite campaigns from cellphone providers, PSAs,...

Can Faulty Electric Fences Result in Dog Attacks?

Feb 23, 2017

The majority of cities and towns have containment laws that forbid dogs from roaming outside without a leash. Also, several homeowners associations forbid physical fences and thus, many owners have resorted to the use of electrical, or “invisible,” fences to contain their dogs. However, dog owners should be mindful of the fact that such fences can be hazardous to dogs. Electrical fences transmit an electric pulse, or shock, through the dog when the dog is...

How to Drive Safely at Night

Feb 16, 2017

Driving is more hazardous at night than at any other time because of a combination of factors, including fatigue, absence of light, poor night vision, drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or distracted motorists. According to research conducted by the National Safety Council, the risk of a Driving while tired A poll by the National Sleep Foundation reveals that 60 percent of adults have operated a vehicle while they were...

4 Different Ways Routine Dental Visits Can Be Deadly

Feb 9, 2017

Many people are understandably worried and nervous whenever they have to go to the dentist. In fact, a lot of people delay necessary dental office visits because they are so concerned about the possibility of being told that they will need to undergo dental surgery. The problem is that mouth, gum, and teeth issues will not go away on their own. It is absolutely imperative that anyone suffering from health issues with their teeth schedule...

3 Alternatives to Emergency Room Visits

Feb 2, 2017

If you or a loved one is ever injured in an accident, it is very possible that you will need to seek immediate medical treatment. In the event that your injuries are catastrophic, it is likely that you will not have a say in the matter: emergency medical crews may transport you via ambulance to an emergency room. However, most injury victims get to decide exactly where they will initially go for medical treatment. In...

3 Common Conditions That Can Turn Deadly If Left Untreated

Jan 25, 2017

Whenever we get sick, we depend on a doctor’s expertise and knowledge to help us get healthy again. This isn’t just when it comes to serious conditions, but also common conditions that can simply be very uncomfortable or inconvenient. But did you know that a lot of common conditions could quickly turn very serious—and possibly fatal—if they are left untreated? A common condition might get left untreated in several different ways. For one, a doctor...

How an Overdiagnosis Can Be Dangerous

Jan 18, 2017

You may have heard about underdiagnosis cases, and how this can be harmful for a patient who is not receiving adequate treatment for a condition or a disease they have. But an overdiagnosis is also a problematic situation, and can be just as dangerous as underdiagnosis—if not more so. The following are just some examples of how an overdiagnosis can be harmful to a patient: Too Much Medicine One of the main dangerous that comes...