A pulse oximeter is a medical device that is designed to measure a patient’s oxygen saturation level in their blood. Using a pulse oximeter is non-invasive, convenient and very easy. This means that they can be used by anyone, and they are not just reserved for use in a medical setting. This is why pulse oximeters are now used widely in the home. Many people […]

Nowadays, we hear people mention the 8×8 rule more and more often. We don’t only hear it on TV or at the hospital, but also in the park, at the supermarket or even at the gas station. Everyone seems to know that drinking eight 8-ounce glasses per day is a necessity if you want to stay healthy. But is it really so? Do our bodies […]

Orthopedic surgeries are those that deal with the muscles and skeleton in the human body. This kind of surgery corrects problems that arise in the skeleton, attachments, ligaments and tendons. Some other common problems arise from injury to the spine or damage due to aging. The range of treatments includes traction, amputation, hand reconstruction, spinal fusion, joint replacement etc. Some of the other type of […]

Many people with both minor and major illnesses are keen to participate in clinical trials, and this is often for the very good reason that they can often bring a great deal of advantages to the patient in question. Although not all clinical research will successfully treatment an illness, in many cases the chances are that improvements can be made, health-wise. Although many are keen […]

Clinical trials present an opportunity for many people to seek alternative treatment options for a range of illnesses and diseases, and are also often undertaken by those who have an interest in contributing to science and medicine by giving their time to clinical research. There are indeed many benefits to clinical research, including the often improved outcomes of certain people with serious and non-serious medical […]

Hormonal imbalance is a very common problem for millions of people. It can stem from lifestyle and diet, but it can also be genetic. The following are some symptoms to watch for: Increased Weight Gain Those who have a hormonal imbalance may find that they gain weight despite their efforts to remain healthy. Insulin resistance is one of the most common causes of this issue, […]

“Walk-in clinic” is a loosely defined term that can encompass some non-traditional medical care facilities. The common thread, as the name suggests, is the fact that these institutions accept people who come in without an appointment. They can be urgent care facilities that treat immediate medical needs that don’t quite warrant a trip to the emergency room. Or, the term can refer to convenient care […]

If you work out habitually or reach items from heights regularly, you are at risk of developing a shoulder injury. People who are active in sports are also at higher risk of hurting or injuring their shoulders. You may not know it but your shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion, especially when compared to the other joints in your body. And because of […]

Do you ever find yourself in a place where you’re sluggish and fatigued each day? Do you find yourself going to bed late, fuelling the fatigue? Are you finding that breaking the late-to-bed habit is an ongoing process? If so, have faith. This was me for a long time. I then came to realise there were aspects of my life that were contributing to this […]