Medical Articles & News
Did you know that people were receiving blood transfusions regardless of their blood type before the discovery of blood types in 1901? Many deaths were caused by the incompatibilities resulting from these injections. Since then, we’ve made a tremendous amount of progress. Today’s patients don’t have to worry about these harmful effects thanks to research and knowledge […]
Blood truly runs thicker than water! Only 66% of Americans know what their blood types are. Many people assume that the differences between blood groups don’t matter. In reality, knowing what type of blood you have can make the difference between life and death. Before you get into an accident and need blood, you must […]
Did you know that there are approximately 30,000 assisted living facilities in the United States? On average, occupancy ranges around 810,000 residents. Many residents have multiple chronic conditions, including memory loss or physical impairments. These medical conditions make it challenging to travel outside the facility. Additionally, venturing into medical offices could put a resident at […]
70% of medical decisions today involve laboratory test results, many of these being blood tests. But what if you are a physician with no fixed place of work? As a traveling physician, you are constantly on the go, helping patients in different parts of the country. One of the most important aspects of your job […]
A fear of needles is no laughing matter. As many as two-thirds of children and one-quarter of adults have strong fears of needles. Blood tests are an extremely important part of getting medical treatment. Yet thousands of Americans refuse to have their blood drawn due to their fear of needles. You need to take a […]
A blood test could be the difference between life and death. 70% of medical decisions depend on laboratory results, namely blood tests. A blood test can help your doctor diagnose you with a condition and start a treatment plan. Yet you can’t just walk into a hospital and have your doctor draw blood. Before your […]
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends certain blood tests to check for disease, as well as to see how your organs are working. If you have blood tests scheduled soon, it’s time to start paying attention. The more accurate your test results are, the better handle your doctor will have on your overall […]
Has your doctor ordered blood screening tests for cancer? Do you have questions about these types of tests and what cancers they can detect? Early detection is key, as every year, more than 1.6 million people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Blood screening is an important tool to detect certain cancers early on […]
In the past, it was very difficult for people to find plentiful supplies of salt, fat, and calories. These days, it is very easy to find supplies of those things and much more difficult to make sure that you are getting adequate amounts of vitamins in your diet. Maybe that is why there is an […]
More than 12% of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. That might be you, and you might very well might have to take a thyroid function test. If you’re wondering what exactly that entails, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your doctor has ordered a thyroid function test for […]