Deborah Pettway

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• Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism

  The human body is remarkably complex and involves a synergy of numerous body organs to function properly. Among the little-known organs is the thyroid, found just below the Adam’s apple. It is tiny but it plays a major role in the body. Its function is to synthesize iodine to produce thyroxine...

• Epigastric Hernia: Get the Facts

  A hernia is a condition in which some part of an internal organ grows through an opening and protrudes to some other area, thereby altering its normal location.There are many types of hernia, but the epigastric hernia is the most common form. An epigastric hernia occurs when abdominal tissue...

• Everyday Life of Nurses: The Good and the Bad

  There is a routine in every workplace and duties can be repetitive throughout the year. As a nurse, no day is the same, and every moment is eventful. Some days are bearable and a breeze to go through, while some days are hectic and longer. As patients continue to come and go, nurses are required to...

• The Top Concerns of Chief Nursing Officers

  In order to perform well as a nurse, employees must be compassionate by truly understanding and caring for their patients.  The profession is, after all, one of the most trusted professions, according to a yearly poll releases in the United States.  The great reputation of nursing as a career...

• Sexual Harassment Is Commonplace in the Nursing Trade

  Sexual harassment (not just in the nursing trade) has been coming out in droves as the #MeToo movement gained momentum a few months ago. As news of more and more acts of sexual harassment involved mainstream celebrities began to spread, so did awareness of this horrible act. However, as Hollywood...

• Eyes Are the Clues to Different Health Conditions

  You can detect if you have diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, based on what your eyes reveal. The eyes also serve as portals for detecting eye disorders, like cataracts and glaucoma.  The symptoms of the different diseases are seen in, on, and around the eyes. Andrew Iwach, MD, associate...