Anti-Aging – A Continue the Conversation topic Anti-aging is the first topic in a new monthly series I call Continue the Conversation. In each monthly segment, I’ll be providing my thoughts on a topic related to healthcare. Then I’ll invite you to continue the conversation. From your thoughts, I hope to learn more about […]
Story at a Glance Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are highly skilled nursing professionals who provide comprehensive care to patients with a high degree of autonomy. This article defines the profession and provides information on: Roles and responsibilities. Training and education. Licensure and certification. One of the writers for our site goes to a nurse practitioner […]
You’re thinking about becoming a nurse. But how do you know if it’s the right job for you? And is nursing a good career path to follow? Whether you’ve just graduated high school or you’re a working professional looking to make a career change, becoming a registered nurse can be a great move for your […]
Story at a Glance The topic of immunization is one that confuses many people. It is fraught with myth mixed with fact. After reading this article, you’ll learn about: The benefits and risks of immunization. The social responsibility of immunization. Natural immunity. You’ll also be provided with easy-to-read immunization schedules, including one designed for adults […]
December 7-10 , 2018 If you want to become a great medical professional – do not miss this for anything! Attention all aspiring medical professionals in grade 10-12! Program Information: Venue: Future Doctors Academy, 17 Fore Street, New Redruth Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa Type: Day Students Only (Close-by accommodation available) Classification: Accredited Medical and Surgical Skills […]
Story at a Glance According to the National Trauma Institute, trauma accounts for 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions across the nation each year. One of the first individuals that trauma patients see is a Trauma Nurse. Today’s article focuses on the following information about trauma nurses: the difference between a trauma […]
Story at a Glance Your chances of being infected with hepatitis may be greater than you think. 325 million people globally have hepatitis B or hepatitis C and don’t even know it. That’s because they feel perfectly fine. But the longer it goes without treatment, the greater the chance of liver damage. There are five […]
Story at a Glance Is there a difference between an ER doctor and a trauma surgeon? Yes, there is. When becoming a trauma surgeon, you enter a highly specialized field, interacting with patients facing life-threatening injuries. This article reveals: The unique skill sets of a trauma surgeon. A brief history of trauma surgery. The education […]
Story at a Glance Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and public health concern. Awareness is key to blood pressure control. The story provides a general review for managing hypertension. Symptoms Causes Risk factors Complications Diagnosis and new blood pressure ranges Lifestyle changes Early detection and control can mean the difference between ongoing health and a […]
Becoming a Surgeon and An Engineer Article at a Glance The blending of surgery and engineering isn’t unheard of, although rare. But it’s clear that engineers and surgeons are working together to make miraculous progress in the field of medicine. These advances are making surgeries shorter with less risk to patients. This article gives you […]
Becoming a Surgical Nurse Article at a Glance In our nursing articles you have read about post-secondary degrees in nursing. You have even learned how to improve your application for getting into nursing school. In today’s article you’ll read about 8 surgical specialties you can pursue once you are a licensed registered nurse. For each […]
Story at a glance In May of 2016, the FDA announced new nutrition labeling guidelines. Demystifying the new FDA nutrition label, as well as the old one, helps all of us make better informed decisions about what we eat. Changes in the label include: New guidelines on serving sizes Inclusion of added sugars Updated […]
