Many parents choose to let their children have their ears pierced. Ear piercing is common in society and doing it while young ensures your child has plenty of time to get used to the piercings. Some parents do choose to have their children's ears pierced at piercing salons, but there's a better option. Pediatricians' offices sometimes offer medical ear piercing. Here are some key advantages of having your child's ears pierced by a medical piercing facility.
7 December 2021
If you are getting older you need to be careful with your health. One way to help with this is to have health screenings done. There are different types of these screenings, two of which are listed below. Colon Cancer Screening Ask your doctor when you should start colon cancer screening. This is especially important if you have anyone in your family that has had colon cancer as this may increase your chances of getting it.
2 November 2021
When faced with a non-life-threatening illness or injury, you typically have the option of either going to a primary care doctor's practice or an urgent care center. Though both are viable options, an urgent care center can provide various benefits that you can't get from a primary care physician's office. Unfortunately, many people shy away from urgent care centers because they do not deem them as well equipped as hospitals or primary care physicians (PCP).
30 September 2021
Thanks to biomedical engineering, there are all kinds of life-saving devices and systems made on a regular basis. If you are planning to create said device — whether it's to aid mobility issues or deal with certain heart problems — it's advisable to work with a biomedical engineering consulting firm. They can set you up for success in key ways. Break Down the Stages of Product Development If you've never made a medical device before, then it can seem a little overwhelming.
7 September 2021
If you're going in for dental surgery, there's a lot of information that your surgeon will want you to know. This information will be discussed during your presurgery consultation. Some of the information your surgeon will go over includes specific surgical procedures, as well as post-operative instructions. However, there's also information that you need to provide to your surgeon. This information will help your surgeon formulate a surgical plan for you.
5 August 2021
Substance abuse is a problem that's often misunderstood. People with substance abuse issues are often stigmatized, which can further contribute to their substance use. Addiction isn't a sign of poor willpower or immorality. Instead, it's a legitimate medical problem that requires medical treatment. Substance abuse treatment can offer hope to people with drug and alcohol problems. Here are five reasons that people who seek treatment are more likely to successfully reach sobriety:
7 July 2021
If you haven't stopped by to speak to your pharmacist lately, you're missing out on the opportunity to learn valuable information about your health and about the medication you're taking. Pharmacists are available to answer any questions you might have about the prescription medication you're taking. However, they can also provide information about over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, most people don't take the time to ask those important questions. If you're one of them, it's time to talk to your pharmacist.
8 June 2021
If cannabis has recently been legalized in your state, either medically or recreationally, you may be excited to visit a dispensary. Doing so can be a life-changing experience and a very rewarding one. However, there are some misconceptions that deserve to be cleared up before you visit. Misconception: Visiting a dispensary is shady or shameful Because marijuana has been illegal for some time, it has gained a reputation of being shady or related to crime.
30 April 2021
What comes into your mind whenever you think of vision? Many people think of it in terms of visual acuity. However, vision is a complex process that involves how well we can see and even visual processing. If your child cannot process visual information correctly, they have a problem and need a visual processing exam. How Do You Tell if Your Child Has a Visual Processing Disorder? Visual processing disorder (VPD) causes issues with the way a person's brain processes visual information.
6 April 2021
Every surgical procedure comes with some risks. However, you can rest assured that surgeons do everything they can to minimize these risks and keep you safe throughout the procedure. Some safety protocols and steps are unique to the procedure, but there are also some steps surgeons take during every procedure to reduce risk and ensure you're kept safe. Surgical Site Marking Have you ever heard horror stories about people having the wrong limb amputated?
4 March 2021
