Funny medical one/two liners that really caught my attention. I thought it was worth sharing it! Patient: Doctor, I have a serious memory problem. I can’t remember anything! Doctor: So, since when did you have this problem? Patient: What problem? Doctor: Nurse, how is that little boy doing, the one who swallowed ten quarters? Nurse:[...]
The idea of porcelain veneers seems like a very good one, but until you need them you will not understand the full impact they can have on a person. Here, we will explore a bit about how porcelain veneers work and how they can positively impact the confidence of those who choose to use them.[...]
The patient’s family gathered to hear what the specialists had to say. “Things don’t look good. The only chance is a brain transplant. This is an experimental procedure. It might work, but the bad news is that brains are very expensive, and you will have to pay the costs yourselves.” “Well, how much does a[...]
Arthritis causes painful and stiff joints which limit mobility. This chronic illness makes it difficult for sufferers to manage their day-to-day care. When caring for a senior citizen with arthritis you want to make sure your home is safe and secure and as comfortable as possible to alleviate the symptoms. Arthritis can flare up in[...]
Refeeding syndrome has received much attention among medical professionals of late, particularly the surgeons. Being a rare syndrome, it is seen in 0.8% of hospitalized adults. However, its importance lies in the fact that mortality in hospitalized patients who develop severe hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate <1 mg/dL) is 30%. The syndrome was first described after the[...]
Juice cleanses—they’re the latest celebrity endorsed detox fad to hit the market. While replacing solid foods with a liquid diet to increase weight loss and remove the body of toxins isn’t really innovative (colon cleaners have been around forever), many health experts say that at the very least it’s a healthier alternative to the “Master[...]
The long-drawn battle between Coffee and Tea never ends to claim the kingship of hot beverages! Yes, the battle is heated. And, interestingly with support from various health groups and researchers, there is a stalemate. The health benefits of Coffee and Tea are not similar, however they have their own unique benefits. Here we have[...]
Understanding what an Allergy is? The first step in overcoming food allergies centers on identifying the responsible food allergen. You need to identify the foods to which you are sensitive so that you can free yourself from common allergens. This may take some time and a possible trip to the doctor’s office. In the meantime,[...]
Hair loss is one of those issues that can present at any age or stage in life. It is also something that can readily happen to both men and women. Though some hair loss is a direct result of medical condition, others are caused by the side effects of medication such as chemotherapy; some people[...]
Is your hair loss problems causing you unlimited sufferings? Is it making you lose your precious confidence, especially when it comes to standing in the front to raise your voice? Well, hair loss can be surely a big hurdle and can go against your growth in life. Therefore, you should go for a hair loss[...]
Sleep is an essential need of every human brain and body. For every adult individual, at an average 8 hours of sleep is required. However sleep quality matters more than sleep duration. There are two types of problems people usually encounter while sleeping. First is the difficulty in falling asleep and second problem is to[...]
The Food and Drug Administration has reconfirmed its stance that silicone breast implants are not dangerous a conclusion made by the deputy director of the FDA’s devices division, Dr. William Maisel. The FDA has allowed implants to stay on the market despite the studies that have fallen short of their goals. Breast implants might not[...]