I have had diabetes my entire life, and I am very thankful for the fact that modern medical discoveries have helped me live a happy, healthy life despite my disease. I have had to watch what I eat and take medications daily for most of my life, and while i used to feel like I was "missing out" when other children were able to eat sugary candy and I wasn't, I eventually learned that sugar-free candy tastes great. I am always keeping up on the latest diabetes research, and while researching, I have also learned about many other diseases and ailments and how they are treated and controlled. I know others are too busy to browse a bunch of medical websites, like I like to do, so I decided to start a blog that others can visit that contains information on a variety of medical topics all in one place!
Modern Medicine Saves Lives Every Day
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The ABCs Of Hiring An In-Home Care Agent For An Elderly Parent
18 December 2015
As your parents age and grow less physically capable, it naturally becomes nerve-wracking to leave them at home alone. Even though you may want to be with them at all hours of the day to make sure their needs are tended to, when you are busy living your own life, it can take a major toll on you to try and also be an around-the-clock caregiver. In these situations, the most logical choice is to hire an in-home care agent who can help out with your parent's care.
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4 Things Travelers Need To Know About Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
4 December 2015
Cutaneous leishmaniasis isn't much of a threat in the United States, but if you plan to travel internationally, you may be at risk of this parasitic skin disease. Here are four things travelers need to know about cutaneous leishmaniasis. What is cutaneous leishmaniasis? Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic skin disease. People with this disease develop one or more ulcerated skin lesions. The lesions are crusty and tend to have a volcanic appearance: a deep pit in the center with a raised rim on all sides.
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Three Things Neurology Patients Need To Know About Vitamin B12 Deficiency
17 November 2015
Many people associate vitamin B12 with red blood cell production. While contributing to the process of producing red blood cells in the body is an important function of this vital vitamin, perhaps vitamin B12's significance in healthy brain function is just as important. Vitamin B12 supports brain health in a variety of ways and is known for helping to produce myelin, a substance that aids in the conduction of nerve impulses.
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Want To Start Your Own Practice But Have A Small Budget? Follow These Tips
1 November 2015
As a physician, you might have always dreamed of starting your own practice and working for yourself. Doing so will allow you to be your own boss and provide your patients with the level of care that you think they deserve without worrying a board of directors or anyone else getting in your way. However, starting your own practice isn't as easy as a lot of people think, especially if you are short on funds.
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When Your Doctor Suggests A Laminectomy To Treat Your Lower Back Pain
17 October 2015
Lower back pain is difficult to treat, unless you can lay in bed for weeks while your back heals. Non-invasive treatments try to relieve your pain, but can be ineffective if you're an active person. Your orthopedics doctor may tell you that surgery is the next treatment to try to get rid of the pain. Here is what that surgery looks like and the recovery after the procedure. The Origin of Your Pain