How to Find the Best-Fitting CPAP Masks CPAP masks come in many different sizes and shapes. It is important that you find the perfectly-fitting mask to make the CPAP therapy more effective and the experience more comfortable and relaxing. Since you’re going to be using the mask during sleep, you wouldn’t want to use something […]
Knee walkers or knee scooters are composed of two, three or four wheels and are used as a walking aid. They are a new addition to the list of devices that assist in walking, such as standard walkers, traditional crutches, and canes. If one of the legs of the patient is unable to function properly, […]
Lightest Portable Oxygen Concentrator The SimplyGo Mini is the lightest and most compact portable oxygen concentrator by Philips Respironics. Weighing only 5 pounds, it is not just easy to carry but also offers a long battery life to make it an ideal traveling buddy. It provides a pulse flow setting 1-5 and is only 9.4” […]
Nursing Career – Is it the right choice for you? Nursing is not for everyone and much thought should go in to this career choice. Nursing can offer a very flexible and interesting career and the pay is generally reasonable but the work is hard and very taxing both mentally and physically. You need to […]
7 ways to avoid colds and flu this winter Flu season is almost upon us again this year, so how do you intend to stay sniffle free? Wearing a face mask and gloves to work doesn’t seem like an option, nor does avoiding everyone who coughs or sneezes. Can you avoid shaking someone’s hand or […]
Knee pain is a common complaint which can be caused by a large variety of issues. While treatment for some of the issues is similar, there are diverse methods for treating each diagnosis. Minor knee pain is often treated at home using anti-inflammatories and painkillers as well as various gels and topical creams. Heat packs […]
Recovering After Surgery Major surgeries are often planned in advance – as with a hip or knee replacement. Sometimes, they can be unexpected, like surgeries resulting from a car accident or blood clot. If you have a surgery planned in the near future, it can be easy to focus a lot of anxiety on the […]
Any of us would gladly go through anything to spare our child pain. As parents, grandparents, or caregivers, we spend countless hours and endless energy trying to protect the little ones in our care. Sometimes, though, a child needs to go through a surgery to maintain his or her health. While these are hard times […]
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