1 April 2021
For most patients, the idea of having surgery to remove breast cancer tumors is scary in and of itself. But learning that you will need radiation therapy after surgery can be even more fear-inducing. Most people do not know a lot about radiation treatment, other than that it can cause side effects, and as such, they tend to approach this treatment with quite a bit of apprehension — and with a lot of questions.
26 February 2021
Have you ever been diagnosed with depression? If so, you have likely talked to your doctor about treatment methods and most likely been prescribed some type of medication. For years, medication and therapy have been the most common treatment for depression. However, a new FDA-approved treatment may be exactly what you have been looking for to treat your depression in an extremely effective way. TMS or Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a way of almost revamping the electrical impulses in your brain to function more effectively.
22 January 2021
If you struggle with opiate addiction, spending some time in an inpatient rehab center is usually your best choice. It helps a lot of patients to be out of their normal environment and in an isolated, separate setting while they detox and re-learn to live without opiates. But another reason why inpatient treatment is so effective is that it's very multi-faceted. Here are the key elements you can expect to find in a good program.
15 December 2020
Depression can be very difficult on you, as it can make you very tired all the time, affect your sleep, make you lose interest in things you love, and much more. If you have depression, and the medications the doctor is giving you are not working, things may seem hopeless to you. Fortunately, you have other options to help, one of which is ketamine IV infusion. Below is more information about this treatment, so you can determine if you would like to try this for yourself.
12 November 2020
Gout is a common, painful form of arthritis that can appear suddenly. The first symptoms of gout often consist of severe pain in a joint that can be intensely uncomfortable for hours. After the initial pain has lessened, further discomfort and tenderness can linger for many days or even weeks. Once someone has suffered an initial gout attack, they are likely to continue experiencing additional attacks in the future. In addition to the inability to predict when a gout attack will occur, those who suffer from this condition are likely to experience uncomfortable after effects, such as inflamed joints and a more limited range of motion.
16 October 2020
When a child has trouble speaking, they will most likely benefit from speech therapy. This kind of therapy is provided by a speech-language pathologist, which is commonly referred to as a speech therapist. The goal of a speech therapist is to help their patient improve communication. If you would like to better understand speech therapy, here are the answers to four frequently asked questions. 1. When Is Speech Therapy Necessary for Children?
11 September 2020
Although everyone goes through temporary bouts of forgetfulness, the risk of dementia can dramatically increase as you age, particularly for those who already have a family history of dementia. How can you know whether it's time to enlist outside help for your loved one in the form of dementia care? Learn more about the seven stages of dementia and how to know whether your loved one may require dementia care.
2 July 2020
There are thousands of treatments out there which vendors claim work to combat erectile dysfunction. These range from pumps to pills, coming in many different sizes and forms. But here's the thing: many of these so-called erectile dysfunction treatments don't work as promised. Some only work for certain patients, and others don't work at all. If you suffer from ED and want relief, then your best bet is to see your doctor and utilize one of the treatments that they recommend.
29 October 2019
If you have kids at home, you probably worry about their health and safety. You do all you can to keep them safe, but emergencies happen when you least expect it. That's why it's good to learn pediatric CPR. Learning adult CPR is good too, but the techniques differ between the adult and child versions since children have smaller and more fragile bodies. Here are some of the things you'll learn in pediatric CPR classes.
9 October 2019
Watching your young child blossom into a teenager can be a wonderful thing. You may remember many of the changes that you went through at that age and the memories alone allow you to connect with your teenager in new and amazing ways. However, the teen years don't come without their fair share of growing pains. As your child grows taller and flourishes in other ways they may start to battle acne.