22 October 2019
People with a very high body mass index (BMI) may want to have bariatric surgery, but there are special considerations with the procedure. Due to the elevated chance of complications associated with bariatric surgery in people with a BMI over 50, surgeons may have extra criteria you have to meet. Surgical Technique Most bariatric procedures are done through laparoscopic surgery. The advantage of this technique is improved healing and recovery time versus an open procedure.
26 September 2019
When your doctor's office is busy and you have a medical concern that doesn't require you to go to the emergency room, an urgent care clinic is a great option. Many primary care doctors are booked solid, and it's hard to get in to see your primary care doctor for problems such as a sprain, rash, or another urgent medical need. When you don't want to wait in the emergency room for hours getting passed over for more serious patients, a walk-in clinic can provide you with the care you need right away.
28 July 2019
According to the latest statistics, more than 50 million Americans have a sleep disorder. A sleep disorder is defined as changes that occur in your sleep pattern. Changes in the way a person sleeps often means that they don't get adequate sleep. In most cases, when someone doesn't get enough sleep, it will start to affect their health and their safety. Here are three common sleep disorders and how to treat them.
25 June 2019
Cannabinoids can be effective at treating a variety of medical conditions, so it is not surprising that more and more people are exploring medical marijuana for relief from their ailments. While some people use medical marijuana, which contains THC, some others prefer to use CBD, which is a specific type of cannabinoid derived from cannabis. Both CBD and medical marijuana that contains THC are believed to be effective for relieving pain, but CBD does not produce psychoactive effects like products with THC do.
16 April 2019
If your loved one has suffered a stroke, his or her physician has probably recommended physical and occupational therapy as part of the patient's stroke recovery treatment plan. In addition to physical and occupational therapy services, speech therapy may also be recommended if the stroke patient is unable to speak or swallow. Here are some benefits of participating in physical and occupational therapy programs after a stroke. Physical Therapy Physical therapy focuses on rehabilitating the lower body.
16 April 2019
There is evidence that marijuana may help treat a number of medical conditions, and many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal use. If you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal, you can see a physician to obtain a recommendation for a medical marijuana card. After you have obtained your medical marijuana card, you will then be able to legally purchase medical marijuana products to help treat your specific condition.
26 February 2019
A brain aneurysm occurs when the wall of a blood vessel inside the brain weakens and bulges. If a brain aneurysm ruptures, it can cause bleeding in the brain, and the condition can be very dangerous or even fatal—a ruptured brain aneurysm will need to be immediately evaluated by a medical professional and then emergency surgery will be performed by a neurosurgeon. Since a ruptured brain aneurysm is a medical emergency, it is extremely important to know the signs of a ruptured brain aneurysm so you can seek care right away.
9 January 2019
So many people struggle with their weight. If you've been struggling to shed a few unwanted pounds and keep them off, you're not alone. Here, you'll find a few bits of information that could help you begin to drop those pounds and keep them off for good. What's causing the weight gain? Have you recently begun putting on the pounds that you now want to shed? If this is a recent occurrence, it may be easier to find the cause of the weight gain.