Environmental factors are one of the significant causes of health illnesses and infections. One of these medical conditions that are acquired through dirty water and the air is Legionnaires’ disease. This condition is due to a bacteria called Legionella pneumophilia, which is commonly found in soil or water. People get sick with Legionnaires’ disease when
The thought of getting surgery is stressful to most and terrifying to some. For those who have never gotten operated on before, it is a completely new experience. It is also naturally a stressful process. Not only is there pain involved, but you might have complications during the surgery itself. You could have difficulty healing
Everyone wants to be fit. But sometimes, the flesh is weak even if the spirit is willing. You might be too tired to hit the gym for any reasons. Maybe you have a busy schedule, and when you come home from work, you are too tired. Maybe you always have prior engagements. Whatever the reason,
Loss or impairment of vision is a struggle not only for those affected, but their friends and families as well. Recent data from the NHS and RNIB shows that 2 million people in the UK are living with impaired sight. Only about 25% of these people who are of working age are employed, with fewer
The cases of black lungs have exponentially grown for the past 50 years. Now, even men who are in their 30s are getting affected by this disease. Experts say that the current regulations lack control when it comes to protecting mine workers from coal dust, which makes it challenging to reduce the rise of black lung
Phakic intraocular lenses or IOLs are basically clear implant lenses that can be placed between your iris and cornea, or behind your iris. The primary use of these lenses is to allow light to focus on your retina accurately for clearer vision and without the use of corrective eyewear. Implantation of phakic IOLs usually takes
Dental hygiene is a vital part of a person’s day-to-day routine because our teeth is an important asset. We can experience problems with our teeth at any age, no matter how careful we are with it. Good thing, there are ways to fix and restore our pearly whites to get back that smile. A Brief
Your sense of sight is arguably the most important function in your day-to-day life, and that is why you need to protect your eyes all the time. There is also the problem of sight-threatening conditions that have no noticeable symptoms, for example, glaucoma, so the only way for you to prevent it is to have
Recovery for alcoholics isn’t a linear journey. It’s not static, in that there will always be good days and bad days. On some occasions, you feel like you’re on top of everything, that you can conquer any challenge. Other times though, you feel helpless. Even a quick alcohol TV commercial burns you with a strong
When 3D printing became mainstream, people got excited about its possible applications in fields like medicine. In just a few years, professionals have figured out how to create medical equipment, prosthetics, and even organs out of a 3D printer. While some of these innovations may be far from feasible and complete, it’s still thrilling to
