Sarah E Long DENTAL HYGIENIST

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  A new study published in, The Journal of American Medical Association, reports that pot use is associated with gum disease. This disease, considered to be a disease due to aging, was very common among people who smoke marijuana. The result remained the same even after accounting for all other...

• Insomnia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  Insomnia, also known as sleeplesness, denotes a persistent problem in falling and staying asleep. It is usually followed by daytime sleepiness, irritability, low energy, and sometimes even depression. When insomnia is severe, it can result in increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, due to one...

• How Is Gout Diagnosed?

  Early diagnosis and treatment of gout are essential to avoid complications. If suitable medication and lifestyle changes are not adopted in time, the symptoms may become chronic and severe. Diagnosis of gout is difficult because similar symptoms appear in other forms of arthritis. A careful medical...

• 11 Types of People Nurses Most Likely Encounter on the Job

  In any field of work, whether it be in manufacturing or medicine, people are often met with an eclectic mix of characters. When one spends enough time in one occupation, it is not odd to discover the mannerisms and habits of their co-workers. Getting to know the people they are working with could be...

• What Should I Do If My Baby Has Mumps?

  What is mumps?Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection. The virus invades the parotid glands of the individual causing pain and inflammation of these glands. It is characterized by a “hamster-like” swelling of the patient’s face. The initial symptoms may take up to two weeks to manifest....

• What Is Mumps: Get the Facts

  Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection, which is common in young children. It’s often recognizable by extremely painful swellings occurring at the side of the face, giving the individual a distinctive hamster face appearance. Other mumps-related symptoms include high body temperature,...