The Beginner’s Guide to Medical Marijuana for Pain
Chronic pain conditions caused by tough industrial jobs are reaching epidemic levels in certain communities. These injuries are frequently severe enough to require treatment with over-prescribed opiates. These drugs are…
Dental Practice Challenges in Countries with Universal Healthcare Systems
In the United States, many activists have insisted that healthcare reform is one of our top priorities. Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and other pundits have pointed out that…
Surgery And Opioids: Developing Best Practices For Post-Addiction Care
The ongoing opioid crisis has presented countless challenges to doctors and hospital administrators, but one of the most overlooked issues – and one with potentially life-altering results – is how…
Why MCT Oil is a Staple of the ketogenic diet
We recently talked about the keto diet. Although the concept is not new, it has only recently started to take off. Many people that are starting off with the…
How Substance Abuse Affects Families and How to Get Out Of It
It is a well-documented fact that alcohol and drug abuse have destroyed millions of families. Prolonged abuse of drugs and/or alcohol not only deteriorates a person’s physical and mental…
Titanium: The Latest Building Block for The Future Of Medicine
Titanium is considered the most compatible metal with the human body. Introduced in the 1940's, titanium is utilized in a vast array of medical applications including approximately 50% of…
Teens And STDs: 3 Best Practices For Mitigating Risk
The past several years have brought positive changes in teen sexual practices. Teen pregnancy rates are at an all-time low and fewer teens are sexually active than in the recent…
How AI Influences the Plastic Surgery
In general, artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing medicine for quite some time now, but its greatest effect is visible in techniques and results that are achieved in plastic…
Drug Seeker Or Pain Patient? Preparing Your ER For Frequent Flyers
Doctors and administrators know them by name, and they know their complaints before they even speak: the frequent flyers. One of several terms used to identify frequent emergency services…
Nutrition for seniors: Here’s What You Should Know
There are many factors that can affect a person as they age. For many seniors, aging means less activities and less need for calories. As a consequence, there’s a…
