Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis B virus is a major healthcare problem all around the world. Hepatitis B virus, also known as HBV, infects and inflames the liver causing hepatitis B. This virus can be self-resolving overtime or it can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Across the globe, about 88,700 people die from the HBV. […]
The Opioid Crisis is Global Now
Opioids are sedative drugs which ease the pain just like morphine does. Opioids make their users feel euphoria which is much sought after by drug users. Unfortunately, the United States has witnessed the opioid crisis for at least four times since 1991. Many patients started misusing prescription drugs and even diverting it to other consumers. […]
E-cigarette use linked to multiple deaths
E-cigarette use has led to severe lung illnesses and death around the country. As a result, the Center for Disease Control has warned against further use. Five people have died and 450 have reported symptoms related to lung illnesses after vaping. The CDC is working on finding out the cause of the outbreak. They report […]
Influenza Vaccinations Delay is Expected
Three influenza vaccinations will be postponed for three to four weeks this year. These three vaccines make up around 40% of the influenza vaccinations market in the United States. Pharmaceutical companies supplied around 160 million doses last year. This delay is worrying pediatricians, parents and teachers as many of the children have already started school […]
New Antibiotic for Tuberculosis
The Food and Drug Administration just approved a new antibiotic for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). TB is the world’s most deadly infectious disease killing an estimated 1.6 million people each year. The United Nations estimates there are around 10 million new cases of the disease every year. 500,000 of those cases are considered to […]
Medicare Requirements
If your medical office accepts Medicare or Medicaid, you must follow FDR rules and regulations in order to remain in complete compliance. The FDR has requirements that practices must follow in order to avoid fines. FDR requires medical offices that accept either medicare or medicaid as a form of payment to provide training to employees. […]
Overdose Death Declines
New overdose study done by Center for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics shows overdose death decline. In fact, the United States has collectively been trying to decrease opioid addiction for the past couple of years. Good news, provisional drug overdose death data shows a decline in opioid overdose and opioid prescriptions […]
New Spinach Research
New spinach research conducted by Maria Parr. Spinach is a super food that has many benefits. Some of the benefits include calcium, magnesium, and iron. Spinach is good for “keeping cancer at bay, preventing asthma, lowering blood pressure, and helping those with diabetes manager their condition” says author Ana Sandoiu. One of the most common […]
New Breast Cancer Study
A recent study suggests that woman that wakeup earlier in the mornings could have a lower risk of breast cancer. The research took place in Biobank UK. The participant pool that was observed was around 180,216 women. The type of tests that researchers used was multivariable regression analysis and a Mendelian Randomization analysis. The variables […]
Duda OSHA Violations
OSHA violations can cost your company time and money. Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc has been cited because of OSHA violations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The incident took place on June 3, 2019. Duda is based out of Belle Glade, Florida. The employees of Duda were increasing exposure […]
California Heat Protection Plan
California heat protection plans are important for the safety of staff and employees. With the temperatures rising fast, you want to stay cool, especially if working outdoors. Protection from harmful high heat temperatures is important for workers safety. In the state of California, employers must protect their employees who work outdoors in the heat. […]
How Diet Can Affect Your Skin
Did you know your diet can have major impacts on your skin? Getting proper nutrients and water is important to maintain healthy, glowing skin. There are many nutrients and ingredients in foods that can not only improve your health, but also your skin. Dr. Richard Torbeck is a board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology PC. Torbeck […]