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Nobody wants to find themselves facing a medical emergency, but, unfortunately, it can happen. And when it does, it’s best to be prepared as your actions can save a person from a permanent disability or even death. Figuring out if a medical condition requires a trip to your local ...
Radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool that can help physicians identify or screen a variety of health issues, from pneumonia and bone fractures to cancerous and noncancerous tumors. But, due to the tremendous advances in healthcare, institutions – whether we’re talking about a megacity hospital or a Cibolo ER ...
Most cuts and lacerations don’t require a visit to the emergency room and can be dealt with at home. But if your wound is deep and exposes the fat or muscle beneath the skin, then a trip to an emergency room is mandatory. Cuts that require stitches must be ...
The pain that comes with chronic migraines is often not only unbearable, but the agonizing discomfort can put everything else in your life on hold. For people who suffer from repeated migraines, going through the entire list of over-the-counter medications often results in nothing more than a brief relief ...
Most people identify themselves as animal lovers. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, 60.2% of American households have a dog and over 47% have a cat. Not to mention reptiles, birds, and other large mammals! Although animals play a large part in our lives, different triggers can ...
Burns are one of the most common injuries in the US. Whether it’s caused by a hot stove, oven, or an electric appliance, just about everyone has suffered at least one nasty burn. CDC estimates that each year, over 486,000 burn victims will require medical treatment. The First Step ...
According to a recent United Health Foundation study, smoking has decreased by 41% since 1990, preventable hospitalizations are down by 35% since 2006, and the percentage of uninsured Americans decreased by 35% since 2011. While the nation continues to make progress on several headline issues, we continue to struggle ...
The summer heat is definitely lovely, but be mindful of the risks of having too much fun under the sun! Heat stroke and exhaustion are just some of them. Find out how you can prepare and stay safe under the sweltering heat. During intense weather, your body is struggling ...
Unless a fracture breaks the skin, it may be difficult to know whether a bone is broken or not, and whether an ER visit is necessary. There are some very clear warning signs of broken bones, but in some cases, it’s impossible to tell if you have a fracture. ...
