From Clinical Trials to Pharmacies: How Supply Chains Affect Healthcare Advancements
On the surface, supply chain management might not seem like it plays such a crucial role in the healthcare industry’s ability to improve people’s lives but distributing medicine to those who need it is impossible without efficient shipping logistics. And with the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines projected to be available for public use in […]
Artificial Intelligence Examines ECGs Results. It Predicts Irregular Heartbeat and Death Risk.
With all the AI innovations, it doesn’t surprise that sooner or later, we would have arrived at significantly sharpening medical science’s tools. The newest discovery which upgrades count? It looks like scientists have trained a computer (a neural network or artificial intelligence) to evaluate electrocardiograms (ECGs), to predict which patients are likely to develop an […]
This Woman Had Feces Leaking Into Her Bladder—and Yes, It’s as Gross as It Sounds
When feces comes to our health, there can be some unpleasant topics to discuss. The more you know about the human body, however, the better off you will be for spotting unusual symptoms. For instance, an elderly woman complained to her doctor about finding “gassy bubbles” in her urine. The diagnosis was bizarre but true, […]
Man Discovers That His Wife is Drugging Him With Thyroid Medication to Make Him Lose Weight
A man on Reddit has gone viral after discovering that his wife was drugging him in a forced attempt to lose weight. “I am fat,” he told his fellow Redditors. “Always have been. My spouse has been mentioning it more and more in the last few years.” He continued with a story that’s probably familiar […]
Early Detection Saved My Life
Early Detection Saved My Life
The Difference Between Lactose Intolerance and Crohn’s Disease
You have diarrhea that does not go away. On top of constantly making bathroom visits being a nuisance, you worry that a serious illness is behind it. There are many causes of diarrhea, and some share symptoms—making it difficult to determine what is behind your discomfort. Like a number of these conditions, Crohn’s disease and […]
All You Need To Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer occurs in the tissues of the pancreas, which is a key endocrine organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas plays a very important role by producing the enzymes that the body requires to digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Glucagon and insulin are also produced by the pancreas. These hormones control the glucose metabolism. […]
The Early Steps to Recovering From an Addiction
The Early Steps to Recovering From an Addiction Addiction can be fatal to anyone. More than just a condition with psychological implications, it compels people to exhibit self-destructive behavior that affects their ability to perform normally. It is for this reason that medical experts are continuing their research on how best to address addiction. In […]
10 Signs To Identify Bipolar Disorder And How To deal With It
10 Signs To Identify Bipolar Disorder And How To Deal With It According to the Depression and Bipolar Disorder Support Alliance, “Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population age 18 and older every year.” Bipolar disorder is broken down into two main categorizations based on criteria from […]
Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Heal your Thyroid Problems!
Simple Things You Can Do Right Now to Heal your Thyroid Problems! The thyroid gland is the master of metabolism. It’s a butterfly-shaped organ situated just above your collarbone. Run your hand down the front of your neck to just below the bulge. This is the site of your thyroid. The thyroid releases hormones that […]
5 Ways to Heal Your Spirit after a Cancer Diagnosis
5 Ways to Heal Your Spirit after a Cancer Diagnosis By PositiveMed-Team Edited By Stephanie Dawson Getting diagnosed with cancer is the worst nightmare many will ever face. Cancer deteriorates physical health and can shatter a person mentally. Various feelings gather in the mind which can make the person feel anxious and scared. Here are […]