An In-depth Guide to Surgical Staples: Types, Uses, & How to Use Them
An In-depth Guide to Surgical Staples
Surgical staples are commonly used in healthcare to close a wide variety of wounds during surgery. They are put in...
Commemorating World Hemophilia Day on April 17, 2017
The Impact of Living With Hemophilia
World Hemophilia Day is held annually on April 17 and is aimed at raising awareness of the condition. Hemophilia is a...
I Walked Away From a Six-car Pileup With Whiplash
A Patient’s Guide to Recovering From a Neck Injury
Recently I was driving down the freeway, looking forward to a rare weekend away. When the car ahead of...
Your Calling: Is a Career in Healthcare Right for You?
Did you know healthcare is one of the fastest growing job sectors? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in healthcare will grow 19% between 2014...
Flu Season: How to Prevent the Spread of Infections
A Simple Guide to What You Need to Know About Avoiding Influenza
According to the CDC, February is peak flu month. However, just because February’s over...
What Are Trocars? The Different Types & Their Uses in Surgery
Everything Health Professionals and Their Patients Need to Know About Laparoscopic Surgery
Trocars are a specialized medical device that can be used in a...
Seven Ways Patients Can Communicate With Healthcare Professionals for Better Treatment and Care
How You Can Improve the Way You Communicate With Your Doctor to Get the Most Out of Your Healthcare
In our previous blog post, we discussed how doctors can...
Six Ways Doctors Can Improve Communication in Healthcare for Better Outcomes
How Physicans Can Communicate With Their Patients to Provide Quality Care
If you have your patients’ best interests at heart, it’s not enough just to hire...
Heart Health: 7 Simple Ways to Care for Your Heart
This Valentine's Day, don't forget to give a little love to your heart. In honor of heart health month, take the time to learn how to make your heart happy and...
Blood Pressure Tech 101: Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about monitoring blood pressure
Blood pressure, or BP, is one of the vital signs that let medical professionals know how healthy...
