Terry Washam LISW

Recommended Articles

• What to Avoid if You Have Leukemia

  Leukemia, known as the cancer of the blood, can progress either acutely, which the is rapid and sudden onset of the disease, or chronically, which is a slow manifestation of symptoms over a period of time. There are several complications of leukemia that may arise which can hinder the patient’s...

• Tips for Preparing Nursing Staff for Natural Disasters

  “Always be prepared” is a well-known Scouting motto. For medical professionals, especially for nurses, this motto rings particularly true.  Since nurses are often referred to ‘as the most trusted professionals in healthcare’, patients will often turn to them for help and advice on anything...

• Risks of Not Treating Head Lice

  Head lice are an innocuous problem. They can really be annoying and need lots of effort to cure, but eventually, those infected will fully recover. It’s estimated that more than twelve million people encounter head lice infestations every year. However, very few experience permanent damage. It’s...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Leukemia?

  Although requiring a definite medical diagnosis, leukemia doesn’t show any symptoms in patients suffering from slow growing leukemias. Whereas, the rapidly growing types show general symptoms like frequent infections, vulnerability to easy bleeding & brushes, fatigue and weight loss. The signs...

• Olivia Newton-John's Ongoing Battle with Breast Cancer

  Here is a Shocking List of Celebrities Who Have Battled Breast Cancer ...

• Congestive Heart Failure: What is Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)?

  Congestive Heart Failure is the leading cause of emergency hospitalization among people aged over sixty. It is a condition where the heart is inefficient in pumping the required amount of blood to the other parts of the body. This inefficiency can sometimes be so severe that it can impair the...