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Category: News
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Why Thousands of People Are Talking About MobilECG
The health care industry is in the biggest, most impactful reform itยs ever been in due to innovative medical technology and dedicated researchers looking to make health care more accessible and affordable to the people who need it most. As scientists and entrepreneurs push to bring safe and effective new medical devices and technology into… Read more
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Medusa’s Clot: The Ill Humor of Pulmonary Embolism
It is one of the top 10 killers of Americans annually and yet when you Google the ยTop Ten Causes of Deaths in the United States,ย it is AWOL. A minimum of 50,000 people will die every year from it and that figure is probably 50% optimistic. The silent assassin is measured in millimeters and… Read more
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Preventing Infections in the Hospital (Infographic)
While you probably donยt have a full-blown phobia of hospitals and healthcare facilities, they still might scream ยhaven of infectionย to you, and that thought itself definitely gives us the creeps. Have no fear, however, we are here to calm your nerves. Have an operation coming up? Need to visit the hospital? Have a general… Read more
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First Aid Certification (Infographic): 6 First Aid Treatment Myths Busted!
Weยve heard them all, and maybe have even tried a few in the past! The common understanding of protocols for several emergency situations is skewed. The reality: too many people are not CPR, AED & First Aid Certified, and they simply have to trust in these unproven and likely ineffective ยremediesย. I mean really, would… Read more
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CPR Saves Lives (Infographic): How Online CPR Certification Can Help Prevent Accidental Injuries Like Choking and Drowning
Essentially, CPR is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation), which are intentionally timed in a manner to restore circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs of a victim who is not breathing or has poor blood circulation. This prevents brain damage and unnecessary death, and gives the victim… Read more
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Overcoming the Fear of the Doctor’s Office
Does the thought of needles give you goose bumps? Why is it that so many Americans fear going to the doctor? Did you know that many insured Americans feel threatened and/or are scared to visit their doctor despite severity of symptoms present? This fear has left many Americans unable to participate in treatment. How can… Read more
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10 Creative and Cheap Ways to Celebrate National Certified Nursing Assistants Week
Every year all over the United States, we dedicate a week in June to appreciate and honor certified nursing assistants (CNAs) all over the nation. This year, the 38th annual week falls from June 11th to the 18th. CNAs can often be found dedicating their specialized training to caring for elders and disabled citizens, providing… Read more
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5 Ways 3D Printing Is Being Used in Medicine
3D printing for medicial purposes has recently caught out attention. Here are 5 ways 3D printing is being used in medicine. 1. Printed Organs Recent advances in medical 3D printing have altered the way doctors and researchers will view transplant surgery forever. Now it can be used to create vital organs, according to Murphy. In… Read more
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Friend Family Health Center Go Red for Women
Dr. Karl ยFritz” Disque, practicing cardiac anesthesiologist and Executive Director of The Disque Foundation, spoke at Friend Family Health Center in the Chicago area to community members in an effort to spread awareness of American Heart Month. Dr. Disque presented the ยGo Red For Women Initiative” part of the American Heart Association’s focus on women… Read more
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Top 5 EMT Blogs to Follow
Connecting with other emergency medical technicians (EMT) outside your local community is often challenging. One of the best ways to connect with EMTs outside of your local community is through EMT blogs, which are created and written by and for those trained to respond quickly to emergency situations such as fires, traumatic injuries and medical… Read more