Poison ivy rashes are the most common allergic reaction in the United States. Each year as many as 50 million Americans are affected. If you’re planning on spending time in the great outdoors this summer or work outside, keep reading to learn how to prevent and treat a poison ivy rash. Poison Ivy A poison … Continued
If you’ve spent any amount of time getting x-rays, then you know just how tedious it is. Especially when you’re hurting. In order to get a comprehensive overview of your condition, you typically need to have several images done from many different angles. But with digital x-rays, that is no longer the case. How Digital X-Rays Work A … Continued
Did you know the medical x-ray industry could reach $16.5 billion by 2025? Are you wondering what the common uses for x-rays are? Not to worry! In this guide, we’ll go over what people use x-rays for. Want to learn more? Keep reading to find out! Uses for X-Rays: A Guide X-rays are a kind … Continued
You just found out that a loved one needs to be placed on a ventilator. What does that mean? How does a ventilator work? What does it do for a person with medical need? The truth is that mechanical ventilation can be a wonderful way to help a person that is struggling to breathe on … Continued
Young children are at risk of swallowing or inserting objects into their bodies. This can happen on accident, or as part of a curious child learning about their body. 75% of these incidents occur in children ages five and younger. Some of these foreign objects pass through or become dislodged on their own. Yet, others can … Continued
Roughly 2.8 million injuries occur on the job every year. Even worse, an average of 99 workers are killed every week at work. Clearly, the workplace can be a very dangerous place. Employers must recognize their responsibility to provide a safe workplace environment. At the same time, employees must be aware of their surroundings and … Continued
Ear infections are most commonly associated with children. In fact, 5 out of 6 children will experience at least one ear infection by the time they are 3 years old. However, that doesn’t mean that adults don’t get them. But they can be tough to diagnose, especially during cold and flu season. Ear pain can … Continued
We live in an age of fear and caution. It seems like every day, we are presented with something else that could potentially kill us. One thing that has come under fire in recent years is the x-ray machine. This is especially true for pediatric x-rays. How dangerous are these things, really? Do we have … Continued
Sprains and fractures are some of the most common injuries treated in emergency rooms today. Both can be very painful but not necessarily dictate a trip to the hospital. Do you know the difference between a sprain vs fracture? Read further to learn how you can tell if you have a sprain or fracture. When … Continued
There are a lot of broken bones every year in the US. Many of those happen on the job or in the home. Unfortunately, many people won’t recognize the severity of their injury, and many won’t seek treatment for a fracture because they don’t know what signs of fracture to look for. Keep reading to … Continued