Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. They are there during the darkest hours of a patient’s life and often stand as a beacon of hope in times of despair. Yet behind those selfless smiles and tireless efforts lies a hidden truth: nurses…
Opioid usage: patients prescribed such drugs after tooth extraction reported worse pain Opioid usage to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers. More than 325 dental patients who had teeth…
The incidence of opioid abuse in professional athletes is estimated to range from 4.4% to 4.7% for all sports. However, for athletes in the NFL, the rate of opioid abuse is much higher. An estimated 52% of all NFL players will use opioids during…
Halloween is almost here! It’s time to unleash your creativity and embrace all things spooky and mysterious. Special effects makeup (SFX makeup) is an integral part of Halloween services for cosmetologists and make-up artists. Clients in search of spine-tingling chills who want to transform…
Dysphagia in children is a medical condition that includes difficulties chewing and swallowing food and liquid safely. Beyond being “picky eaters,” this group of children is at high risk for malnourishment, illness and choking. By the time many children with dysphagia enter the classroom,…
Over 30 years ago, pharmaceutical companies assured the medical community that opioids were safe and that patients would not become addicted. With this assurance, healthcare providers began to prescribe them at much higher rates for pain control. This led to widespread misuse and addiction.…
Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for distraction. In the wake of the Information Age, it’s no surprise that digital distractions are at the top of the list. According to a 2018 study,…
Pursuing integrated care relationships As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, there’s no denying the positive changes and collaboration opportunities awaiting physical therapists. That doesn’t mean there won’t be difficulties, however, as entering into new integrated care relationships can feel overwhelming and…
When you hear the term Swedish massage, what comes to mind? Long flowing strokes? Relaxation? General massage techniques? Explore the foundations of this modality below, starting with the strokes and techniques used to achieve the relaxation response, as well as the effect these strokes…
As a nurse, you will see and care for a lot of different wounds on the job. Naturally, you will run into patients with certain lifestyles or medications among other things that affect their skin to heal properly. Here is a compiled handy list…