If you have asthma, you know how downright scary the condition can be. After all, asthma causes your lungs to produce excessive amounts of mucus while constricting already narrow airways, making it impossible to breathe. If you do not receive immediate medication for...
Millions of rear-end collisions occur every year across the country and although most appear to be minor crashes, they can cause significant injuries. There are various reasons for such collisions, but the main cause is that the negligent driver was preoccupied with...
While you may already know that texting, making phone calls and reading digital maps can all contribute to car accidents, it may surprise you to discover that traveling with your pets also contributes to such incidents. A 2019 poll by the car manufacturer Volvo...
The relationship you have with your primary care physician is one of the most important in your life. After all, not only does your doctor help you stay healthy, but he or she also identifies the warning signs of serious illness as early as possible. According to the...
There are some basic safety measures every surgical team should adhere to before each surgery. According to the Joint Commission, these steps are the Universal Protocol. The Joint Commission created the process to help avoid surgical errors and reduce common mistakes...
If you spend hours behind the wheel every week, you may find driving to be a necessary but boring task. Listening to your favorite genre of music may help you pass the time. It may also keep you from falling asleep on the road. While there is usually nothing...
Even the most dedicated medical professionals can make mistakes from time to time. When it comes to severe mistakes, patients can incur major injuries that require months - or even years - of additional treatment. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and...
Chronic fatigue syndrome goes by several different names, including systemic exertional intolerance disease and myalgic encephalomyelitis. There is a wide range of symptoms associated with it, but the most characteristic is fatigue without an apparent cause that does...
When you have an illness or injury, receiving the correct medical attention is of utmost importance. Whether you need to manage symptoms long-term, were recently diagnosed or are on the road to recovery, finding the correct level of care can make all the difference....
When talking about distracted driving, most people will first think of texting while driving or even speaking to passengers instead of concentrating on the road. However, distraction can come in many forms, including drowsiness. But how is drowsiness a form of...
