Medicine
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a lifelong disease characterized by high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. The food we eat is broken down by our body into glucose and enters our bloodstream. Glucose is the driving fuel that gives us the energy required to get on with our daily activities. But, for it to be able to … Continue reading
Diabetes: types and symptoms
Diabetes can be simply divided into two types, type 1 and type 2. Even though the basic reason behind the occurrence of diabetes is the same, that is the body not producing enough insulin, the causes behind each one are different. Type 1 diabetes is the more complicated of the two and the most difficult … Continue reading
Diabetes: lifestyle advice, nutrition
The medicine still does not have all the answers when it comes to causes of diabetes. Why someone does and the other does not get diabetes is not entirely clear. Anyone who has a parent with diabetes it is more likely to develop diabetes. Factors that could affect about getting diabetes are related to nutrition … Continue reading
History of Mental Disorders
Mental disorders date back to prehistoric times on through egyption times where it has been recorded there was melancholy and hysteria. Indian culture seemed to show that mental illness had to do with witchcraft. Charaka Samhita is what it was known as. In ancient Chinese culture mental disorders were treated with tradional chinese medicine. The … Continue reading
Important Facts You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a fairly common anomaly which happens mostly to adults, especially in adults above age 55. A cataract can be described as clouding which happens on the lens of the eye. When this happens the patient will suffer from blurred vision, glares and halos. The good news is that there have been great advancements … Continue reading
Types of Stethoscopes for Nurses
A stethoscope is a necessity for those who are in the nursing profession. It is used to take blood pressure and listen to the sounds of the heart and the lungs. Those who are still in nursing school or nurses who are just starting out may have trouble trying decide what is the best type … Continue reading
Should You Join a Research Study? Tips for Volunteers in Clinical Trials
Clinical research trials test new drugs or medical treatments to provide necessary information on their effectiveness and safety. Most clinical trials rely on the participation of volunteers. Before you sign up for any research study, you should consider some factors to help you decide if volunteering is the right choice for you. Know What to … Continue reading