Thursday, January 9, 2025
According to the National Cancer Institute, a harrowing 39.5 percent of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. This disheartening figure shows the importance and value of effective cancer care and treatment for patients diagnosed with the disease. Thankfully, leaps and bounds are being made in the field
[ Read More ]The medical science and healthcare landscape is changing rapidly. In some cases, fundamental shifts in status quo, available technology, and emerging needs are requiring wholesale adjustments to how the medical field operates. Biostatistics is an example of an emergent practice area that wouldn’t have existed in its current form even ten years ago but is
[ Read More ]Not so far away from the daily lives of most Americans is a growing crisis: the opioid epidemic. Government reports show that from April 2020 to April 2021, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses. These numbers don’t account for the people who have been lucky enough to survive, yet are still battling addictions
[ Read More ]When it comes to the hospital hierarchy, doctors are usually at the top. People give them the respect and credit they’re due—after all, they save lives on a daily basis and help people feel better when they’re ill. But although doctors deserve a great deal of gratitude, other essential personnel are often forgotten or ignored
[ Read More ]Whether you’re only considering becoming a nurse or you’ve already started in on your educational requirements, you probably already know that it takes hard work and dedication to pass your classes and learn everything you need to know. You need both theoretical and practical knowledge, along with compassion and patience. Beyond that, though, you will
[ Read More ]Healthcare is essential for everyone. No one goes through life without needing to see a doctor at some point. And yet, not everyone receives equally good care when they are sick or injured. This isn’t usually intentional. Most healthcare workers are extremely compassionate and dedicated to providing their patients with the best possible care. Good
[ Read More ]The healthcare industry is currently facing many challenges, with COVID-19 still raging and an aging population that will require lots of care in the future. Health disparities are also a major issue affecting people all over the United States. Although nurses are trained to provide compassionate care, not all of them are providing equally excellent
[ Read More ]Choosing the right health insurance plan for your needs can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never done it before. There are lots of industry terms to interpret, different levels of coverage, and an endless array of complex options. If you’re feeling intimidated by the process, it’s best to keep things simple. Every plan is
[ Read More ]Allergies are very common, especially in children. Many kids start displaying signs of seasonal or food allergies early in life, indicating an over-responsive immune system. Diagnosing and treating an allergy early can make a big difference in a child’s life as they grow. Pediatricians monitor their patients for signs of allergies. Parents also need to
[ Read More ]It’s a running joke that the list of side effects for some medications is often longer than the list of benefits. However, patients often have to accept these potential side effects in order to treat dangerous or frustrating health problems. Developing side effects after starting a drug can be a very scary experience. Nurses are
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