There’s no running away from the fact that the advent of digital health has changed the dynamics of this industry to a great extent. Earlier, when patients had to visit a doctor, they had to spend money on travel , so they could commute to the medical facility. Now, with much evolution of technology and the internet, everything has taken a drastic turn. In this feature, we will shed light on the incredible benefits of...
When getting your traditional braces treatment done, the doctor must have provided you an option of invisalign braces. But what is Invisalign? What and how does it make it worthy enough to replace the metal braces? Invisalign is basically an orthodontic treatment that helps you straighten your teeth without using any kind of metal braces. It is a series of custom-made braces that cover your teeth but are rather clear, and these braces gently pull...
There’s no doubt that every area of our existence was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also profoundly altered the way we approach education. As a result, millions of medical students around the world have started learning online. Because you chose to pursue a medical career, you are expected to be fully committed to your studies. The reason is simple. The lives of many people may depend on your judgement and skills to put...
Diabetes is a condition that results from excess sugar levels in the body. Usually, when food is consumed, it’s broken down by enzymes like maltase into glucose. Once this is done, this component is then discharged into the bloodstream. Upon release, it’s then absorbed by cells with the help of a hormone called insulin. In the cells, this sugar acts as an energy source to perform various functions. In cases where the glucose levels are...
The connection between science and sound is not often consciously acknowledged, but the impact of music on the mind and body is a scientifically measurable occurrence that can drastically improve health and wellness. The sensors in our brain pick up on the vibrations that music emits and interprets music as electrical signals that find a home in the brain stem–telling us that we are listening to a melody. Music can make life much brighter, and...
You know how you don’t truly appreciate your nasal passages until you have a cold? Shoulders are another body part we use frequently without thinking about it. Consequently, frequent shoulder pain makes you truly appreciate the role shoulders play in our daily lives. Whenever you engage in heavy lifting or throw a ball, your shoulders are at the base of those actions. Whenever you reach around to scratch that itch in the centre of your...
Technology has changed every aspect of our lives, including the way that health care providers administer care to their patients. For instance, the introduction of telemedicine offers a number of benefits for health care providers and their patients. Telemedicine is being used in a variety of ways, including the facilitation of remote patient monitoring (RPM). While RPM has existed for several decades, it has recently grown in scope and importance. RPM involves using technology to...
There are many things in life that we hardly appreciate, and one of them is getting rid of urine and feces. We don’t understand how important it is to urinate and defecate for our survival. Many diseases in the world can limit a person’s ability to get rid of body waste naturally. A stoma is an opening made on a person’s skin that allows the body to eliminate body waste. Finding people with a Stoma...
Oral care is essential – we all learn it at our homes and schools. However, as we grow up, many of us let go of certain things or adopt a certain attitude and lifestyle, which affects our overall health, including dental health. It wouldn’t be wrong to state that teeth are our greatest asset in life, and we shouldn’t take our teeth for granted. Our teeth are an essential part of our smile. A perfect...
When it comes to owning a dental practice within the medical industry, it is always wise to ensure that a practice is fully covered with the right insurance policies to avoid any claims against any health professionals and the services provided by the practice. Claims such as dental negligence and medical malpractice could be very detrimental to the practice and its reputation. With this in mind, it is paramount to seek advice from professional insurance...
