A man eating at a restaurant suddenly gasps. He grabs his throat, unable to speak. Luckily, an off-duty nurse is standing in line, waiting for her meal. She steps in and performs the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the food stuck in the man's throat and saving his life....
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Understanding the Dangers of Hospital-Acquired Infections
Roughly 2 million people develop bacterial infections every year in the United States, and approximately 250,000 cases originate in hospitals-with 23,000 leading to fatalities. Herb Kuhn, President of the Missouri Hospital Association, says there have been a small...
Do Doctors Discriminate Based on Obesity?
Sarah Bramblette's doctor placed her on a diet to lose weight. The scale at his office measured only up to 350 pounds, which she exceeded. To determine her weight, she was forced to go to a local junkyard.People with extreme cases of obesity routinely encounter...
Patient Lives Are in Nurses’ Hands
When you go to a healthcare provider to receive treatment, you probably say you are "going to the doctor." In reality, there is a good chance you are actually being seen by a nurse practitioner, or sometimes a physician's assistant. A 2012 study found that around...
Can Your Birthing Position Cause Injuries?
Most of us have a mental image of what a typical birth looks like. Right now, you may be picturing a screaming woman lying on her back in a hospital bed surrounded by nurses and a doctor. In recent years, much of what we see in this picture has been re-evaluated. The...
The Strangest Medical Cases of 2016 (Part 2)
In case you missed it in our last post, Sarah G. Miller of Live Science recently wrote an article titled, "The 16 Strangest Medical Cases of 2016." In it, she featured rare medical cases that have bewildered patients and medical practitioners alike. Some of these...
The Strangest Medical Cases of 2016 (Part 1)
Sarah G. Miller of Live Science recently wrote an article titled, "The 16 Strangest Medical Cases of 2016." In it, she features rare medical cases that have bewildered patients and medical practitioners alike. Some of these cases provide us with good learning...
The Rise of 3D Printing and What It Could Mean for Medical Care
In case you missed it, 3D printing is on the rise in the United States (and the world). And it's not just for design models anymore.According to Wohlers Associates' annual report, the 3D-printing industry surpassed $5.1 billion worldwide in 2016. 3D printing has...
What Should You Do When Someone Is Driving the Wrong Way?
When we get into our cars each morning to go to work, we accept that while we are safe drivers ourselves, we cannot control the behavior of other drivers with whom we share the road. Some drivers may be intoxicated, or choose to text or talk on the phone while...
Why medical errors are the USA’s third leading cause of death
The media, physicians, researchers and even the government spend a great deal of energy inspiring the American public to be proactive about their health. Organizations and individuals alike stress the importance of physical exercise, a healthy diet and various...
