Medical Errors: What Does That Mean?
Why are there Medical Errors? This question seems to be an easy question to answer, at least superficially. There are mistakes that happen every day…
What is the Real Risk for Blood Clots in Your Legs?
A blood clot in the legs is also called a Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is typically found in the deep veins of the legs. If the blood clot breaks off and goes to the lungs (Pulmonary Embolism) or Brain (Stroke) – it can be life threatening.
What is CTE or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
CTE is a brain disease that is often found in those individuals with repetitive brain trauma. CTE is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. A protein, called Tau, forms in the brain following these episodes of injury. The protein causes “clumps” to form. When these clumps begin to spread throughout the Brain, it cause death to the brain cells.
Gardasil Vaccine – Should it be required for both boys and girls?
What is Gardasil? Gardasil Vaccine is one of the few available vaccines for HPV. Human Papillomavirus or more commonly known as HPV is a virus that is…
Top 20 Breast Cancer Reminders
Breast Cancer Awareness comes every October…but that doesn’t diminish the importance of being aware of breast cancer. The following are important reminders in Women’s Health:
10 Unhealthy Foods for Children
Nutrition for children is essential for proper growth, health, and Mental and Physical Fitness. Unhealthy food for children is a prime area for commercials, marketing, Television, Movies, and more.
What is Cauliflower Ear?
Cauliflower Ear is an ear complication when the external portion of the ear suffers an injury, blood clot, or injury. The ear becomes thick due to a collection of fluid under the perichondrium.
What to Eat and Not Eat During Pregnancy
Food is some of the most complicated decisions during Pregnancy not only because your taste buds change and you become far more picky, but now you are eating for two and healthy eating is very important.
Why Does Some Broken Bones Take Longer To Heal?
Most bones should take 6-12 weeks to heal but some more serious injuries, those patients with other medical conditions, and some bone will just not heal properly. In these cases, additional treatment may be required.
Is Nipple Discharge Concerning in a Non Pregnant Woman?
Nipple discharge, in a non-pregnant women, is often a sign of something that may no be as serious as you think. There is no reason initially to hit the “panic” button.
