Mary Hayden Wilson BSW,

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• The Survival Rate of Lupus is Steadily Improving

  A variety of diseases and conditions prevalent today have had their fair share of extensive research and advocacy work done in hopes of finding a cure.  From serious conditions such as muscular dystrophy to cancer, medical professionals and researchers have joined forces in order to combat these...

• Natural Laxatives That Work: Best Natural Laxatives

  What is a natural laxative?A laxative can be in the form of a food, drink, oil, and compound. It may not necessarily be medication only. A laxative induces bowel movement and loosens the stool. If the source is natural, then it is considered as a natural laxative.In constipation, the bowel movement...

• Vaccine Lowers the Risk of Death Associated With Chicken Pox

  Widespread use of the varicella vaccine has helped to reduce the number of deaths due to chickenpox, as per the report given by the CDC in, Pediatrics. Since 1995, when the chickenpox immunization began, deaths due to chicken pox has dropped by an impressive 88% overall. The percentage drop in the...

• How to Prepare for a Knee Replacement Surgery

  A major factor that you should consider before having a knee replacement surgery is proper preparation. A good preparation will actually give you successful outcomes with fewer complications. As a patient, you should consider learning what to expect during the procedure and recovery both at home and...

• Social Networking and its Benefits for Nurses

  Nursing, like most other careers, has a distinct social component to it which, if harnessed correctly, can help catapult the professional’s profile or, at the very least, assist him or her when the going gets tough. Networks play an essential role in the nurse’s everyday life; when the daily...

• COPD: Definition, Epidemiology & Etiology

  Our respiratory system is a complex machine comprised of small parts that ensure its smooth functioning. Even a small hindrance in any of the links can cause a complication in the respiratory system, which could result in severe health issues.There are many types of respiratory diseases, the most...