Ellis Parker, MSN, RN, from Level Up RN, discusses the different levels of health prevention—primary, secondary, and tertiary—and the significant role of health determinants. She uses the community…
Most vaccines help the immune system learn to identify and fight off harmful viruses or bacteria before someone gets sick. But, scientists are also creating vaccines to treat…
This short video describes the importance of health screenings, regular check-ups, and vaccinations for the prevention and early detection of disease and the maintenance of overall health.
The United States is not a developing nation, in civil war, in famine, or in drought, yet it is not the healthiest nation. Many of the statistics presented…
As we age, bones become less dense, increasing the risk of hip and other bone fractures. Testing bone mineral density is one way physicians assess a patient’s fracture…
Many of Uganda’s health centers are located in remote areas, where there is not adequate health information and poor delivery systems. Subsequently, these facilities are not able to…
Drug and alcohol addiction is often a chronic or ongoing problem like smoking and depression. Many health systems are looking to treat these conditions by implementing coordinated chronic…
The Affordable Care Act includes a pay for performance program designed to promote high quality health care. A new study examined if financial incentives paid to physicians and…
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes liver inflammation. If not treated effectively it can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, and even death. A new study tested whether…
Ever wondered what you and your patients were really getting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? A new blog by NYC neurologist, Dr. Anthony Geraci, explores…
Hypertension or high blood pressure affects 65 million Americans. Uncontrolled, it can put people at risk for heart attack and stroke. A new study examined how a large-scale…
Samuel Shem, author of The House of God, delves into his motivations and inspirations for writing the internationally acclaimed play, Bill W. and Dr. Bob. The play tells…
Suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Military. Over the last decade more than 2,700 active duty service members have taken their…
