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Myopia—A Global Health Crisis: What Treatment Options are Available?
Myopia is one of the most prevalent vision issues, especially in children—set to become a global health crisis. Myopia, also known as the short-sightedness, is a very common eye condition. Here the patients who view the objects at a distance may not be able to see clearly with their naked eye. Luckily, myopia treatment is available, after getting it diagnosed through a simple eye exam. An eye exam may consist of a refraction assessment followed by an eye health test. A refraction assessment will help in determining whether a person suffers from myopia.
By Alyssa Moylan6 years ago in Longevity
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Is a Scam Diagnosis - Here's My Story
First, let me say that millions of people diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) may be legitimately suffering from a real affliction and are justified in following treatment which amounts to a lifelong reliance on drugs and possible surgery.
By Reid Moore6 years ago in Longevity
I Am a Mystery to Doctors
As a kid, I was never allergic to anything, and hardly in pain or seeing doctors. One day in May 2016, all of that changed. I found myself in the hospital with severe abdominal pain and zero clues as to what caused it. I had eaten cereal that morning and found myself in severe pain shortly after that lasted all day. I could barely move and felt nothing but that pain, which easily hit a 10 out 10 on the scale. My parents drove me to the hospital after school, where they found the only thing off was my inflammation levels, which were at 48 and should not have been above eight. They gave me an antibiotic to kill the inflammation and sent me home. In the next few days, the same pain kept coming anytime I ate or drank anything, even water. Anything I did physically even, left me in agony on the floor. My parents took me to the hospital every few months when it got worse to see if doctors could find anything wrong with me. Only, they never did. Doctors tried to say I had gastric problems, but none of the medicines or diets helped so that was ruled out. One emergency room doctor even tried to say it was psychosomatic, all in my head, but others said it was clear I had real pain.
By Kay Tetz6 years ago in Longevity
What Is Physiotherapy and Its Techniques?
Physiotherapy techniques provide ample opportunities for the choice of methods of influence on the body. Modern physiotherapy has a rich arsenal of techniques, but in this area, bordering on alternative medicine, the scientific approach and the comprehensive consideration of all the circumstances and all the subtleties of treatment are extremely important.
By Amelia Grant7 years ago in Longevity
Medicine
Health, many people think it means taking care of your body. Taking that gym class or skipping that last donut in an effort to prolong life.
By John Ames Birch7 years ago in Longevity
Band-Aids Come in Different Colors to Match Skin Tone
Long ago, everybody had to buy the same color of Band-Aids. That's because they used to come in only one color. Johnson & Johnson manufactured only the soft pink item in 1920. The New Brunswick, New Jersey company has sold billions of the rose colored product worldwide over the years, with about 62 percent of all Band-Aid sales in the United States.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Longevity
End the Pain?
We never really know what a situation feels like unless we’re dropped into it. We never truly understand what someone else is going through unless we are put through it. A disturbing thought nonetheless, but think of this: imagine being terminally ill with an unbearable pain tainting your final days. Your only respite is a drug that you know will only suppress the torment temporarily but never fully eradicate it.
By Liam Docherty7 years ago in Longevity
Starting a Medical Technology Company
Starting a medical company is something that is exciting and also scary. It can be a lot of responsibility to be in charge of a company that is delivering products and services to people, especially if their life depends upon it. When customers or patients become unhappy or not satisfied with your service or product, it can become stressful and rocky. There are different methods and strategies that can be used to prevent this from happening as you build and grow your own business. Not all strategies are appropriate for every company but you get to choose what your company uses and how they employ different business techniques.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Little-Known Career Opportunities in Health Care
Almost everyone knows that healthcare is a booming industry. In fact, it is now considered the largest employer in the US. But what many people do not know, is that you don’t have to be a doctor or a nurse to get a job in this field. You’ll find people with many various types of degrees in the medical field, including lawyers, secretaries, and janitors. But if you’d like to specifically pursue an education in health care, here are just a few little-known opportunities you might check out.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Longevity
Five Things That Make Ziqitza Different from Other Emergency Service Providers
There are only a handful of emergency service providers in India. But not all of them are able to provide the services to both rich and poor alike. There is no doubt that even a socially-motivated business needs to earn to pay for different expenses and salaries of its employees.
By kritika7 years ago in Longevity
The Worst Quality Control Fail of All Time
When students ask me in my management classes if I have any career regrets, I don't go into a long rant over the things that coulda/woulda/shoulda happened over the years. No, as a strategic management professor and consultant who has reached AARP-eligibility, I don't have really any regrets about how my career ended up—save one. But yes, it's a big one! Yes, it would have meant that I would not have been standing in front of classrooms full of business students for over two decades and cranking out articles to survive in the "publish or perish" world in which we academics live.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Longevity
Does Medicare Cover Prescription Drugs?
Getting older isn’t easy and neither is insurance coverage in the United States. It feels as though you need two degrees just to figure out which insurance will cover all of your medication. Medicare is a right for citizens over 65, but there are different plans and it is important to know which plan is right for your needs. If you’re looking for medicare insurance coverage, Easy Medicare is a great website to visit to get instant quotes.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Longevity