Dental implants are a natural-looking and natural-feeling dental procedure for missing teeth. Here’s what to expect before, during, and after the treatment.
Read MoreOur world is in trouble. The problems are complex and solutions will involve entire systems that will interact or be impacted in ways that are difficult to anticipate. Rather than measuring the impact of a single variable on an outcome, as was done historically, science is attempting to measure complex systems and evolutionary changes in…
Read MoreBy the end of 2022, it’s estimated there will be a total of 1.9 million new cancer cases in the United States. Every day, thousands upon thousands of people wake up in the middle of a fight for their lives, in search of the greatest weapons to use against this enemy. Modern medicine provides most of…
Read More250 words is very short. I look for content that will grab the reader’s attention, primarily by using a thought-provoking question in the title. In the healthcare series, the 250-word title was, “Is Your Hospital Reaping the Benefits of Patient Blood Management Techniques?” With no time to waste, I let the reader know immediately what…
Read MoreApproximately 32,000 units of blood are used in the United States each day. There’s no doubt this precious resource is valuable when it comes to saving lives. However, according to the American Medical Association (AMA), blood transfusions are one of the most overused treatments. The same article revealed $765 billion is wasted in the health system…
Read MoreBlood transfusions have become commonplace throughout most medical specialties. In fact, every three seconds someone gets a blood transfusion in the United States. According to the American Red Cross, blood can be safely stored for up to 42 days. However, new research indicates that old blood can increase morbidity and length of stay, and has…
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