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How mobile clinics are helping those affected by Canada’s wildfires
Canada is experiencing what may be its worst wildfires, with the health effects felt as far as the US. Mobile clinics are at the forefront of the response, and could be a more permanent solution. Chris Oseh reports.
“They tried everything. I just stood there and told him that I loved him and just to breathe,” said a woman recounting losing her 9 year old son when his asthma was worsened by wildfire smoke in British Columbia, Canada.1
Since January 2023 there have been over 400 wildfires across...
Can't sleep at night? 5 surprising Causes and Proven Solutions to Sleep Better
You can’t sleep at night, probably because relentless thoughts in your head refuse to let you rest. If you feel frustrated and irritable due to persistent sleepless nights, then It is ...
How doctors can prepare for the emerging trends in health care delivery
Health care delivery services have been transformed by advances in health technology, and technology-based health care seems to be gaining ground. According to a McKinsey survey taken in April 2020, the adoption of telehealth services by United States citizens increased from 11% in 2019 to 46% in 2020.
Although much of this accelerated adoption has been linked to restricted health care access caused by the coronavirus pandemic, experts are projecting a further increase in telehealth service adoption post-pandemic as many clients realize they prefer to access health care remotely.
A Complete Guide to Your Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve (also called the vagal nerve) is one of the 12 cranial nerves, which are nerves that start in the brain and control most body functions. It is the tenth cranial nerve, and medical scientists typically describe it as the longest cranial nerve.
From its origin in the brain, the vagus nerve sends many nerve fibers to organs and tissues. Nerve fibers are cordlike projections from your neurons (nerve cells). These nerve fibers and their branches control the functions of glands and ...
What is an FSH Test and Why Do You Need One?
An FSH test detects irregularities in your FSH levels. This can help doctors understand why you may be having issues with your sexual or reproductive functions.
Sex and gender exist on a spectrum. This article uses the terms “female” and/or “male” to refer to sex that was assigned at birth.
The pituitary gland, located in the brain, secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH regulates sexual functions and reproductive development in humans. For instance, in males (sex assigned at birth)...
Understanding the Causes of Secondary Infertility and Treatment Options
Some couples may experience challenges conceiving or giving birth despite previous successful pregnancies. These obstacles typically hinder partners from reaching their family size easily and early. Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or to deliver a baby where there has been previous successful delivery of at least one child after trying for 12 months before age 35 years and after six months after age 35 years.
Secondary infertility affects at least 11% of couples in the Unite...
Thyroid nodule biopsy: What to know
Doctors may recommend a biopsy to obtain a sample from a thyroid nodule. Testing the sample in a laboratory can help indicate whether the nodule is cancerous or benign.
Though most tend to be benign, it is difficult to know this without testing. A biopsy can also help doctors determine the best course of treatment if needed.
Before a thyroid nodule biopsy, a doctor will explain the possible risks so a person can make an informed decision about having one. While a person may feel discomfort du...
Talking to patients about immunotherapy: balancing hope and realism
Advances in cancer treatments have increased the number of cancers treated using immunotherapy. The percentage of patients selected for immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs – a subtype of immunotherapy – has increased from 1.54% in 2011 to 43.63% in 20181. The percentage response of patients to immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs increased from 0.14% to 12.46%. With selection increasing 29 times and response surging by 89 times, immunotherapy is quickly becoming mainstream for cancer patients.
Can...
What is Cobblestone Throat?
Infectious organisms or irritants may cause inflammatory changes in the mucous membrane in the throat. For some people, this may lead to a condition called cobblestone throat. In this article, you will learn more about cobblestone throat, its causes, its symptoms, and treatment options.
Cobblestone throat happens when you have multiple bumps and swellings in the back of your throat or pharynx. Some of these swellings represent the enlargement of tonsils, the cluster of lymphoid tissues in the...
Do HEPA filters remove viruses?
With the COVID-19 pandemic turning our lives upside down, it's no surprise if you've thought more about the air around you. But what can we do to improve it do HEPA filters remove viruses for good? Here, we find out.
Did you know that the level of some airborne pollutants in your house is twice the amount of that outdoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? If you have allergies, aside from avoiding external triggers, you also need to eliminate indoor airborne allergens i...
Sick building syndrome: what to look out for
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, increasing their exposure to indoor airborne allergens.
The level of particulate matter and infectious organisms in an enclosed environment affects the air quality.
Air quality influences the development of respiratory allergies and the frequency of chronic asthmatic attacks. When the air quality drops, occupants in a room or building may become ill. This illness is called sick ...
Mobile Workforce Management for Behavioral Health and Human Services
No longer tethered to a physical location, today’s employees can work from just about anywhere in the world. In fact, the International Data Corporation projects that mobile workers will comprise up to 60% of the total U.S. workforce by 2024. As work environments evolve and the rising trend of remote work continues, employers in every industry will have to continue adapting to successfully manage a growing mobile workforce.
Adapting is especially vital for behavioral health and human services...
Appearance, Triggers, and Treatment for Scalp Eczema
Inflammatory conditions affecting the sebaceous glands in the skin typically cause itching with visible rashes. The causes of scalp itching with a visible scaly rash are numerous and typically challenging to distinguish without clinical evaluation. Scalp eczema is a common cause of scalp rash with itching.
Scalp eczema affects infants, adolescents, and adults with varying manifestations of symptoms.
Read on to learn more about scalp eczema, causes, home remedies, and medical treatment options...
How to Improve Digestive Health
Do you feel bloating, tightness, and heaviness after eating?
You may relate these symptoms to the food you eat, but other factors must be considered.
What you eat and your lifestyle impacts your digestive health.
This article will explain how the digestive process works and how to improve your digestive health using foods, supplements, and habit adjustments.
What Are the Signs of a Healthy Gut?
If you have healthy digestion, you should feel good after meals. Eating should simply take away hun...
Everything You Need To Know About Fertility Evaluations (Including When to Get One)
Those experiencing fertility challenges while trying to build their family may have many questions about fertility. One common question is about fertility testing and the evaluation process. Without the correct information, couples or individuals may delay consulting an infertility specialist for a fertility evaluation. We compiled specific details in this guide to help you make the proper decisions and get started with a fertility evaluation. You will learn more about the fertility evaluatio...