Sarah L Matheney BS

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  Edema is the medical term used for swelling. Swelling can affect a particular part of the body or the entire body due to some injury or inflammation. Apart from this, the other factors that can cause edema are side effects of certain medications, infections, pregnancy and few other medical...

• Diversifying Healthcare: Male and Minorities as Nurses

  In November 1854, Florence Nightingale, with a slew of volunteer nurses that she had trained, arrived to aid the wounded during the Crimean War. This incident catapulted women into the nursing industry and became a staple for many years to come. ...

• Men and Osteoporosis

  Osteoporosis is a type of bone disease in which bones density (normal value: within a range of 1SD i.e+1 or -1) is lower than normal. Normal bone density is +2.5 or -2.5. The bone become porous, fragile, brittle and weak which makes them more prone to fracture. The most common bones to be fractured...

• What to Expect from Your Endocrinologist if You Have Hypothyroidism

  Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid glands are unable to produce adequate amount of thyroid hormones. These hormones are important in maintaining the metabolic rate and energy levels of a person. In some cases, the person may go to a general practitioner for first visit who will then...

• Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

  Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib) is a heart arrhythmia infection. It causes sporadic electrical signals within the atria, affecting heart rate. This is referred to as rapid ventricular rate (RVR). Atrial fibrillation derives from unusual electrical impulses within the heart.Factors to consider...

• Author Greg O'Brien Speaks About his Emotions Hijacked by Alzheimer's

  There are different types of memory related illnesses, something that many people know all too well unfortunately. Author and former newspaper editor Greg O’ Brien is one of them. He has spoken out about his experience with Alzheimer’s disease and how it has certainly impacted his life and those...