I have had diabetes my entire life, and I am very thankful for the fact that modern medical discoveries have helped me live a happy, healthy life despite my disease. I have had to watch what I eat and take medications daily for most of my life, and while i used to feel like I was "missing out" when other children were able to eat sugary candy and I wasn't, I eventually learned that sugar-free candy tastes great. I am always keeping up on the latest diabetes research, and while researching, I have also learned about many other diseases and ailments and how they are treated and controlled. I know others are too busy to browse a bunch of medical websites, like I like to do, so I decided to start a blog that others can visit that contains information on a variety of medical topics all in one place!
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Want To Start Your Own Practice But Have A Small Budget? Follow These Tips
1 November 2015
As a physician, you might have always dreamed of starting your own practice and working for yourself. Doing so will allow you to be your own boss and provide your patients with the level of care that you think they deserve without worrying a board of directors or anyone else getting in your way. However, starting your own practice isn't as easy as a lot of people think, especially if you are short on funds.
When Your Doctor Suggests A Laminectomy To Treat Your Lower Back Pain
17 October 2015
Lower back pain is difficult to treat, unless you can lay in bed for weeks while your back heals. Non-invasive treatments try to relieve your pain, but can be ineffective if you're an active person. Your orthopedics doctor may tell you that surgery is the next treatment to try to get rid of the pain. Here is what that surgery looks like and the recovery after the procedure. The Origin of Your Pain
Need Home Health Care But Cannot Afford It? Look Into A Reverse Mortgage
6 October 2015
Medicare can be helpful for seniors for a variety of reasons, but it does not always cover the complete costs of home health care. Seniors that need help with daily tasks might not be ready to move to a senior care facility, but they also might not be in a position where they can afford the costs of home health care. If you are in this position, you might want to consider getting a reverse mortgage.
Health Conditions That Can Be Bettered by Weight Loss
21 September 2015
When many people think about losing weight, they do so for reasons that are mainly aesthetic, or appearance based. However, the reality is that if a person is overweight or obese, the benefits of losing weight are far more extensive than just improving looks. Weight loss can actually help to alleviate certain medical conditions or, at the very least, improve them. While many people rely on medications and other interventions to manage such conditions, basic lifestyle changes may be just the ticket.
Why Some Patients Are Singing To Their Surgeons During Brain Cancer Surgery
31 August 2015
Patients are having too much fun during their brain cancer surgeries, and it's creeping doctors out a little bit. Don't you imagine for a minute that doctors will put an end to patients' operating room shenanigans, though. Here's why patients who sing, play guitar, and chat with their surgeons during operations are actually helping their doctors out. Being awake for part of their surgeries helps with brain mapping. Cancer surgeons have refined their knowledge about the function and importance of the various areas of our brains.