Dr. James Michael Belcher D.D.S.

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• Is Jaundice Fatal?

  Jaundice is not fatal. It is a medical condition that leads to the yellowing of the eyes, mucous membranes, as well as the skin. This disorder is commonly associated with high levels of bilirubin in the human blood. This condition itself isn’t deadly; however, if the condition is not treated...

• Creating a Flexible Workplace for Nurses

  It’s no secret that hospitals have a high employee turnover rate. In fact, it’s as high as 70% for new nurses alone. This little tidbit of information opens up the conversation about the dark side of nursing:  High levels of burnout, higher risk of illness or injury for nurses and patients...

• The Positive Effect Laughter Has on Diet & Appetite

  Researchers working on the benefits of laughter have found that both laughter and workout affect the appetite hormone the same way. “Having a good laugh and moderate exercise may provide similar benefits," says Lee Berk, DrPH, MPH, director of the molecular research laboratory at Loma Linda...

• According To New Research The Juvenile Arthritis Diagnosis Is Improving

  Arthritis has been at the center of countless medical research in recent years, mainly due to the pain and limitations it places on its sufferers. Arthritis is also often thought to be a condition regulated to the elderly and older adults, but this is not always the case. Many children and young...

• Endometriosis: Signs and Symptoms

  What is Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a chronic medical condition affecting young women at a reproductive age. It is a very painful condition, which usually ends with menopause. Endometriosis does not occur before puberty.Endometriosis is a medical condition characterized by an implantation and...

• The Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

  Many diseases interact with rheumatoid arthritis, causing concern for patients and their families. Common diseases that have high comorbidity rates with rheumatoid arthritis are other autoimmune disorders. Lupus is an example of a disorder that might be correlated. Other diseases frequently...