Josephine M Lynch LCSW

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• Should I Receive a Flu Shot this Year?

  The common flu, or influenza, is an illness that affects about 20% of the population throughout the country every year. This seemingly harmless virus may lead to a number of health complications, which can be life threatening. Flu shots are one of the most efficient ways to prevent this viral...

• Mass Casualty Training for Healthcare Professionals After Vegas Shooting

  The Las Vegas shooter is said to have perpetrated the worst mass casualty shooting in recent US history. At the end of his shooting rampage, he had left fifty-nine dead and over five hundred wounded, many of them on the critical list. The Las Vegas area only has one Level I trauma center and they...

• What is the Central Venous Catheter?

  The central venous catheter is a type of a catheter that is normally placed in a vein of large size. It is also called the central venous line or central line. Central venous catheters can be fitted in veins found in the chest, groin, arms, and neck. This type of catheter is often used in the...

• New Treatment for Early Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Although the course of rheumatoid arthritis is different for every individual, it is worth mentioning that with proper treatment, the progression can be slowed down or even stopped altogether. Currently, there are several ways to treat RA and among these approaches is COBRA therapy. The COBRA...

• What are the Different Types of Chemotherapy?

  Chemotherapy is one of the medical treatment methods used by doctors to treat various types of cancer. This treatment is considered to be more efficient at destroying cancer cells that have spread and affected many areas of the body. This is because the chemo drugs spread across the whole body and...

• Drinking Red Wine Can Bring Better Health to Individuals Who Are Obese

  A new study shows that a compound found in grape skin, peanuts, and red wine may prevent type 2 diabetes in obese people. These compounds prevent the harmful changes, such as inflammation and insulin sensitivity, which can lead to different health concerns. The results of the study are published in...