If you have really bad sleep apnea, getting a restful night of sleep may be impossible. The only thing left to do may be to work with a sleep apnea surgeon, who can open up your airways. When searching for one of these surgeons, remember these tips. Assess Credentials One of the most important things you could do to certify you’ll be in good hands is to check into the sleep apnea surgeon’s credentials.…
Read More »For most people who suffer from pollen allergies, they suffer from itchy eyes and runny noses. For other people, though, their mouth and throat can be impacted by their pollen allergies. If your mouth and throat itch when you consume specific fruits and vegetables, there is a good chance that you suffer from oral allergy syndrome or OAS. 1. OAS Is Caused by Confusion in the Immune System Oral allergy syndrome is caused by your immune system getting confused.…
Read More »Living with chronic pain isn’t easy, especially with the reluctance of doctors to prescribe narcotic pain relief with the fallout of the opioid crisis. Fortunately, there are other pain management options available that can work just as well for providing relief. Here are four pain management tools you should be aware of. Epidural Steroid Injections For conditions such as degenerative disc disease, chronic sciatica, or even broken ribs, an injection directly into the spine and/or nerves that govern the area of pain can be a lifesaver.…
Read More »Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) are forms of software designed to help modern labs operate. They utilize a wide range of components to store information in databases, produce workflows, track inventory, and keep tabs on customers, clients, and patients. While laboratory information systems can be very convenient, it’s a good idea to know a bit about LIMS before acquiring one for your operation. Regulatory Compliance A major concern that many users will have is finding software and hardware combinations that are compliant with industry regulations.…
Read More »If you’re under a lot of stress, you may have high cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone that your adrenal glands produce to help your body fight off the stress that it’s under. Unfortunately, high levels of cortisol can wreak havoc on your body. An at-home cortisol test will help you identify your cortisol levels. If your doctor identifies medical issues such as Cushing’s Disease, they’ll start you on a treatment plan to get your medical condition—and your cortisol levels—under control.…
Read More »Birth defects are relatively uncommon, with only 3 or 4 out of 100 infants being born with one. When defects do occur, orofacial clefts, more commonly referred to as cleft lip, cleft nose, and cleft palate, are some of the most common birth defects. A cleft lip, with or without a cleft palate, is more common than a cleft palate alone. A cleft lip can be minor, or the cleft can go all the way into the nose.…
Read More »Some children respond well to a traditional therapy environment in which they sit down and talk with a counselor, but this structure can be too formal for others. In an effort to help children open up, many therapists offer play therapy. There are numerous variations of this concept, but the general premise is that your child gets to play in the therapist’s office while he or she observes and asks questions here and there.…
Read More »Many people seem to think that getting any kind of cosmetic improvements to your appearance–especially those related to aging–isn’t best done while you’re young. However, when it comes to Botox, that couldn’t be further from the truth. While Botox can have a big impact on wrinkles and other signs of aging at any age, here’s why getting it done at a younger age has an even bigger impact. “Fixing” Wrinkles…
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