Over 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest every year and 350,000 of those incidents occur outside the hospital. Cardiac arrest has taken more lives globally than colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV,...
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can affect both men and women. When treated right away, chlamydia rarely causes serious health problems. However, complications can be serious. That’s why it’s critical to know the symptoms of chlamydia...
What is a DEXA Scan? A DEXA scan (also called bone densitometry scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan or a DXA scan) is a non-invasive imaging test used to measure bone loss. Similar to a traditional X-ray scan, a DEXA scan uses a specialized machine to emit...
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made by the liver and used for a variety of jobs such as producing hormones or breaking down fatty foods. Here are the three main types of cholesterol that can be found in our bodies: LDL...
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a condition caused by certain strains of bacteria that release toxins into the bloodstream. The strains that cause toxic shock syndrome are staph (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria and strep (Streptococcus pyogenes) bacteria. Although TSS...
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes recurring seizures and affects about 3 million people in the United States—450,000 of which are children and teens. Most children can maintain a normal life with epilepsy, but it’s crucial that parents educate their child’s...
Traditionally, surgery to repair diseased or damaged structures in the shoulder, such as the rotator cuff or labrum, required a large, open incision, which resulted in postsurgical pain for the patient, as well as a long recovery time and risk of complication....
Both adults and children need vitamins and minerals daily to grow and be healthy. Different vitamins benefit different parts of the body, and it helps parents to be aware of what vitamins their kids need. Types of Vitamins The body is a strong, powerful machine...
Patients are often nervous about what they will and won’t be able to do after a knee replacement. Most people, however, can do even more after a knee replacement than they could before. Below are some guidelines for activities that are safe and those you should avoid,...
An accountable care organization (ACO) is an accredited group of healthcare professionals that share responsibility for their patients’ health outcomes and work together to accomplish three goals: Reduce the cost of healthcare Improve the quality of healthcare...
Placental abruption occurs when the uterine lining separates from the placenta. It typically occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy though it can occur as soon as 20 weeks. Approximately one in 100 women will experience a placental abruption during pregnancy. The...
Arthritis, a generic term used to describe joint pain or disease, is a very common disease but is not well understood by the general population. There are actually over 100 types of arthritis and conditions related to arthritis, and more than 50 million adults and...
As teens struggle with complicated emotions, stress, peer pressure and facing the future, they may turn to drugs and alcohol to cope instead of learning how to deal with them appropriately. Through the help of family, friends, teachers and other people who love your...
Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 1-4 and the third leading cause of injury-related death in children and teens ages 5-19. This statistic is a sobering reminder to parents, guardians and caregivers everywhere that water safety is...
Also called a neck strain or neck sprain, whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck. The damage is caused by a sudden, forceful, back-and-forth movement of the neck. This injury is usually a result of a car accident but can also result from a sports accident or...