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Medical Specialties That Are Understaffed

Medical Specialties That Are Understaffed

Sought-After Medical Specialties The healthcare sector is one of the best bets when it comes to jobs. There's always demand for doctors, nurses, social workers, administrators and other professionals in this field. As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, it's...

Complications of COVID

Complications of COVID

Many people think, "what's the big deal about COVID? It's just the flu!" However, the reality is that COVID is more than just a respiratory illness. As doctors learn more about the disease, they find that it causes blood clots and inflammation throughout the body....

What COVID-19 Means for Surgeries

What COVID-19 Means for Surgeries

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world since it emerged in China in late 2019. This novel coronavirus has seriously affected countries around the world. Italy, Spain, the UK, the US, and Canada have all had to make adjustments to public life due to the pandemic....

What to Expect from a Telehealth Appointment

What to Expect from a Telehealth Appointment

Telehealth is gaining popularity as the current global public health crisis reshapes our everyday lives. Even before the current crisis, doctors and patients alike were questioning the need for many routine office visits. The time and effort needed for an office visit...

Specialty Spotlight: What is Neurology?

Specialty Spotlight: What is Neurology?

In the simplest of terms, a neurologist is a doctor that deals in identifying and treating disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist is a specialty doctor who requires a referral to see them. Things that will often get referred to the neurologist include:...

Specialty Spotlight: What is Gastroenterology?

Specialty Spotlight: What is Gastroenterology?

It's not until someone suffers from a stomach complaint that the field of Gastroenterology comes to mind. However, not everyone knows how diverse this subspecialty of medicine really is or when to see a gastroenterologist. While many common complaints can be resolved...

Benefits of Telehealth

Benefits of Telehealth

Healthcare has evolved via the use of modern technology. Patient care has gone mobile. Medical and mental healthcare providers are offering their services from their offices without patients having to physically check-in. Some use video conferencing through their...

Do You Need a New Doctor?

Do You Need a New Doctor?

While doctors have studied at medical school, generally possessing more expertise than the average person when it comes to health issues, they are still human. Not every doctor suits every patient who enters their office. People who suffer from chronic illnesses and...

Easy Ways to Stay Healthy

Easy Ways to Stay Healthy

There is a simple equation when it comes to losing weight, according to the experts. The number of calories you output must exceed the amount that you intake. Since 3,500 calories equal one pound, a recommended safe rate of weight loss is approximately 1-2 pounds per week. This translates to a daily reduction of around 500 calories. 

Should You Go to the Doctor?

Should You Go to the Doctor?

Expensive co-pays and deductibles often have people turning to the internet to self-diagnose themselves instead of going to a medical professional. When it comes to seeking medical advice, however, it is often best to go to the doctor. Any of these signs means it's...