Ketamine Can Help Decrease Depression
Ketamine is known to many as an anesthetic for humans, but it is also commonly used in veterinarian science. Ketamine is an odorless and tasteless drug. It can cause amnesia when used on humans or animals. It can also cause hallucinations and a feeling of a floating sensation in the body when taken by […]
OSHA Deadline Approaching
The deadline to complete your 2019 electronic reporting OSHA form is fast approaching. The forms that you should submit include forms 300 and 301. These are logs that have to do with work-related injuries and illnesses. Obtaining records is important through constant inspections and enforcement actions. Additionally, this rule eliminates the requirement of companies with […]
Can Supplements be Harmful?
Can supplements be harmful to the body? Nutrients, vitamins and nutrient-rich foods are all necessary for the body to remain healthy. Recent studies have determined that supplements for certain nutrients might not have the best effect on the body. Supplements can help replace certain nutrients your body might be lacking. This can include minerals, enzymes, […]
Sunscreen Linked to Blood Vessel Health
With summer just around the corner, it is important to stay protected from the harmful ultraviolet radiation the sun can produce. Sunscreen does not only, help protect against sunburns but also, reduces your chances of skin cancer. A recent study has discovered links between sunscreen and the maintaining of blood vessel function. The study […]
Measles is Making a Comeback
The measles vaccine was introduced to the United States nearly 50 years ago. About 30 years later the vaccine had successfully eliminated the disease. Since then, it has made a comeback as 450 cases of the measles have been reported this year in 2019. Measles is a disease that is due to a virus. Symptoms […]
Growth Hormone Might Affect Weight Loss
It is hard to keep weight off after dieting because the growth hormone helps your body conserve energy when food is limited. When there is a limited amount of food your body stores energy that comes from food so that it can survive. When hungry, the growth hormone can increase the growth of metabolism and […]
FDA is Questioning the Ingredients used in Sunscreen
Science is always making new advancements and with that, it is important to check up on the sunscreen we have been using recently. The FDA is questioning the active ingredients in sunscreen. There is now more knowledge on what our skin can absorb and which sunscreen will work the best on our skin type. […]
Advancements in Medical Technology
There has been a new technological advancement that was discovered about Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition that can lead to life-altering consequences such as, heart attacks and strokes. The condition is an inflammatory disease from autopsies. There is new imaging technology that can spot inflammation within the body. It centers in on artery inflammation which can […]
Medications containing Potential Allergens
Many people have been taking medications with little to no knowledge on the inactive ingredients. Giovanni Traverso is the senior author of a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge and Brigham and Women’s hospital in Boston, MA. He began researching this topic when one of his patients had […]
Complete Compliance for Your Business
What are some things you can do to make sure your medical or dental practice is in complete compliance? One of the first steps to help you become completely compliant is to make a plan. Your compliance plan should cover things such as employment, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and HIPAA requirements. There […]
Common OSHA Medical Regulations
Some of the most common standard rules for medical and dental offices include the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), Hazard communication rule (29 CFR 1910.1200), and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR 1904). As a result, all of these rules help to make a safe and secure working environment for employees. First, one […]
OSHA Regulations You May Have Forgotten About
Three OSHA Regulations that are Commonly Forgotten About OSHA rules and regulations are important when it comes to being compliant in your medical office with state mandated laws. Being complaint helps with the reduction of fines that will build up due to negligence. There are a few OSHA workplace safety requirements that your company may have forgotten about. […]