A casual look at Instagram, and you’ll find all kinds of pictures of beautiful people at the beach, marvels of human construction, breathtaking landscapes, and other picturesque phenomena. This might lead you to the conclusion that Instagram and other social media sites aren’t the place for your dental clinic. Nothing could be further from the case. You want more patients? You need to get on social media. These platforms aren’t just being used to keep...
The internet is a powerful tool that many people today use to get information, communicate with others and purchase goods and services. However, the vast amount of data available at the click of your fingertips isn’t always accurate, especially healthcare. Much of what you find online isn’t based on scientific research or comes from a reputable source. As such, it’s become quite dangerous when these people armed with false data pretend to be experts and...
Dermatology is an aspect of medicine that involves the treatment, diagnosis and research in matters related to the skin, as well as nails and hair. The word comes from the Greek word for skin – derma – and the expression to flat – logia. Treatments for dermatological problems can be in the form of cosmetic therapy, radiotherapy and laser therapy. The medical professional who deals with dermatology is a dermatologist. They can offer medical or...
For many parents, the American Academy of Pediatric’s yearly urging to have otherwise healthy children vaccinated against the flu falls on deaf ears. “Parents will question why they need to vaccinate if their child doesn’t have asthma or chronic health problems,” says Dr. Hassan Alzein of Alzein Pediatrics in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park, Illinois. “They feel they are exposing their children to the risk of side effects for no reason. Education is vital in...
Email-related security breaches account to over 94% cyberattacks, out of which 80% involve phishing. We have seen this happen in the past when highly secure private networks of government agencies like NHS and large corporations like Canva were compromised through such attacks. That is mainly because it is easy to specifically target an individual by sending malware directly to the target’s email account. The internet is swarming with scammers and cyber criminals eager to deceive...
By Jon Tornetta, PMP (Founder of meddkit.com) If your EHR does not come with a telehealth option (i.e. Everyone’s MD is an example of what a Telehealth system looks like), fear not. Meddkit has compiled a list of the best standalone telehealth platforms. From that list, we have picked our favorite three telehealth vendors for private practices. Meddkit also created a report of the top telehealth platforms for private practices, which you can download here....
Many people all over the world are very conscious about the appearance of their nose. After all, it is the main focal point of the face, and something that is visible to all. Noses, like people, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are small, some are large. Some are beautiful, others not so much. What makes a nose beautiful differs from person to person, and what may seem to ugly to one...
There will come a time when someone who is suffering from constant back pains will say, “Enough is enough”. Regular treatments do not seem to be helping with the issue, and the medication is only reliving the pain. The physiotherapy that they have undertaken may have helped a little, but the pain is still there, and it is starting to cause major disruptions to the person’s quality of life. If this sounds like you, then...
As the COVID-19 spreads worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. As a healthcare worker, you must be in a situation where taking care of yourself and providing quality care for your patients. You are at the hospital in the time of uncertainty, taking precautions, and providing the best care you can give! It is common to be anxious about the current situation as the second wave of...
Over recent weeks, it’s been difficult for many of us to keep our health and fitness goals thanks to the shelter in place orders and restrictions on businesses. With gyms across the US shut for many months and individuals struggling to travel to the stores they usually use, it’s understandable that you might have found it challenging to stay healthy. However, it’s not impossible to keep yourself healthy; all it takes is a little hard...
