The best way to gather information is to go straight to the source. This is exactly what the ONC has done to learn and assess the health of health information units, also known as health information exchange organizations (HIOs), across the country.…Read More »
Major Miller’s battle with cardiomyopathy reached a critical point in February 2021. His swollen heart and lungs made breathing difficult. “I needed help immediately,” he said. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat) Major feels great after a successful heart transplant in February…Read More »
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) between the esophagus and the stomach. Normally LES allows unidirectional passage of food, that is, when we swallow the food it goes down to the stomach…Read More »
After a decade of living with chronic kidney disease, Vonita McGee knows that her body is exhausted. At the age of 63, McGee underwent dialysis three times a week at a Northwest Kidney Centers location near her home in Burien, Washington, to…Read More »
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If a blister isn’t too painful, try to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister may provide a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover it with an adhesive bandage. If you’re allergic to the adhesive used…Read More »
America’s hot Vax summer started exactly as it was billed – less pandemic, more vaccinations. In the past few months, Americans have gone crazy with traveling. Airbnbs are booked months in advance. Good luck finding a rental car. Even Cruises are back…Read More »
It is clear that the Delta variant is more contagious than previous COVID-19 strains, as evidenced by rising case numbers in the US and around the world. The big question, however, was whether it causes more severe illness than previous versions of…Read More »
What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy (abbreviated as MD) is a group of hereditary diseases that lead to the breakdown of the body’s own muscles, which are replaced by adipose tissue. This leads to a gradual weakening of the muscles, making movement…Read More »
If one wants to help others with physical problems, one might want to start a physiotherapy career. By doing so, one could learn to evaluate physical problems, create plans for patients, and see to carrying out those plans. A physiotherapy career can…Read More »
