The brain is the command center of your body. It controls and regulates every necessary process for you to function normally. The brain, just like any other organ, is vulnerable to injury and damage. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an external force to the head, such as a blow, bump, or when an object…
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Burn Degree Levels
Have you ever touched a pot that was too hot or been splashed with scalding hot water? Even if all you got was a blister, that’s still a burn injury. Burns may be caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals, and they can vary from mild to life-threatening depending on the burn degree. Do not…
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Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure
Your heart controls the main transportation system in your body – your bloodstream – which is necessary to carry nutrients and oxygen to all of your cells. For some people, the heart can begin to not work properly, and this is called congestive heart failure. Many people assume that “heart failure” is the same thing…
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What to Expect at a Wound Care Center
Most minor wounds can be easily remedied at home with first aid treatment. However, some wounds are deeper and therefore warrant assistance from a medical professional in order to heal properly and to prevent infections. A wound care center can patch up all types of wounds, from skin ulcers to infected wounds to wounds that…
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Hypertension and Obesity: What’s the Link?
Globally, hypertension and obesity are becoming increasingly big problems as there appears to be a significant link between the two conditions. The 1948 Framingham Heart Study, which identified the common factors contributing to cardiovascular disease, has found that approximately 78% of hypertension cases in men and 65% of cases in women can be directly attributed…
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How to Prevent Viral Infections
Viruses are germs that are composed of genetic material (DNA or RNA) and protein. They are not considered alive on their own, but they have a commanding way of hijacking healthy cells. In humans, viruses can cause infections such as colds, influenza, warts, smallpox, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and the coronavirus. Viral infections invade living normal cells…
What To Expect After Amputation
There are approximately 1.8 million people living with amputations in the U.S. An amputation may be necessary for a number of different reasons and learning to adapt to an amputation, particularly if a prothesis is required, can be a lengthy and emotional process that involves time, patience, and perseverance. An amputation is surgery to remove…
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All About An Intensive Care Unit
All About An Intensive Care Unit Sometimes patients who need hospital care, require an additional level of care that exceeds standard inpatient care. This is known as intensive care. An intensive care unit (ICU) is for patients who are critically ill or injured and require highly specialized care. Examples of such conditions include head injuries,…
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Connecting with Your Substance-Abusing Child
People who are dealing with substance abuse continue their self-destructive behavior despite its adverse effects on their health and well-being. Substance abuse is complex, and it is often a cry for help to a much deeper problem. A person’s risk of sinking into substance abuse includes biological, personal, societal, and cultural factors. It may even…
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Should I Go to My Doctor or the Emergency Room?
One day you’re minding your own business, perhaps running an errand or doing some housework – then BAM! You get hurt. Injuries often happen when we least expect them: at work, at home doing chores, a slip-and-fall in the shower, or even waking up and stumbling in the middle of the night. When a situation…
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