Michelle R. Hood

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• How Are Gallstones Diagnosed?

  What are gallstones?Gallstones are stones that are formed either in your gallbladder or the bile duct. The gallbladder is a small organ located just under the liver. Its basic function is to hold bile, which is a digestive fluid secreted by the liver. The gallbladder releases bile when it is...

• The Metabolic and Cardiovascular Costs of Untreated Sleep Apnea

  Among many other diseases and conditions that commonly remain unnoticed and are not usually diagnosed at first, sleep apnea has arisen as one of the most dangerous diseases affecting a large percentage of American population. However, whether the person is aware or not about this condition, the...

• Protect Yourself as an AIDS Caregiver

  OverviewAn AIDS caregiver is a person who takes care of a patient affected by HIV, and many AIDS caregivers are related to their patients. Caring for an AIDS patient can be difficult but it also gives the caregiver a meaningful experience and precious time with them. Caring for a loved one with...

• The Emotional Rollercoaster of Losing a Patient

  Monica is a registered nurse who provides incalculable healthcare to her patients. She loves her job and deeply cares about everyone she works for. However, there is one thing she hates in the hospital: patient death. Monica still remembers the first time she was assigned a patient. He was an old...

• Are There Risks to a Spinal Stenosis Surgery?

  Like any other surgical procedure, spinal stenosis surgery has its own risks and possible complications. However, if performed correctly by professional medical staff, the possibility of any complication after the surgery is low.The potential risks and possible complications following a spinal...

• Do I Have Strep Throat?

  What is strep throat?Strep throat is the most common form of bacterial infections of the throat and tonsils, resulting in inflammation and irritation. ...