Limb prostheses can be divided into two categories – upper-extremity prosthetics and lower-extremity prosthetics. As their names suggest, they are either for the replacement of some body part or function in the upper body or the lower body. There are many types of prosthetics as well as materials used to make them. Today, researchers, scientists, and engineers have truly pushed the boundaries of building better, safer, stronger, and generally superior and smarter prosthetics that leverage...
Ethical dilemmas in healthcare are situations that call for a decision between two questionable options. Healthcare professionals are often in situations that require careful consideration of several factors before making a decision. These situations can be challenging, and usually, someone’s life or health depends on what decisions are made. Nursing enthusiasts who aim to do better at their jobs need these qualities to handle everyday health situations. If you’ve earned your degree and have a...
As we look back on our careers, most of us can identify the best managers that we have had, and also those that have been lacking in their leadership skills. There’s plenty of attributes that the most powerful leaders share, but also an indefinable quality that inspires us and makes us want to work harder for a certain individual… the worst managers are those that are unable to motivate their team to go the ‘extra...
Mental health providers are faced with an ever-increasing number of patients suffering from a variety of symptoms and disorders. From schizophrenia to depression, anxiety to PTSD, and bipolar disorder to borderline personality disorder, there is no shortage of mental illnesses that can affect anyone at any time. These disorders seem to be more prevalent in developed countries like the U.S. due to sedentary lifestyles and substance abuse. As of 2021, 27% of American women reported...
Digital health is becoming more and more streamlined and commonly used in today’s world. Quite a lot of people agree that digital health care has quite a few benefits. From streamlining healthcare processes to making them more accessible, most agree that digital health solutions are beneficial. However, with the rise in popularity, as with most things, rumors gave rise to myths. Some of these myths are outright lies, while others are misunderstandings. Unfortunately, this leads...
The transition from living in a safe and familiar household to a completely new environment can be daunting for anyone. With fewer and fewer days until the big move, it’s not unusual to wonder what the future in that strange new world would hold. While it can be difficult to adjust to such a drastic change, it’s important to know that moving to aged care isn’t a step down in life. It’s an opportunity to...
If you exercise regularly through cycling, swimming, running, lifting weights, or do a lot of physical work, muscle pain and cramps are not new to you. Although with time the pain wears off, it is easier to find a better and faster solution to reduce this uncomfortable episode of cramping and pain. Enter cold therapy, what is cold therapy? This includes the use of a cold therapy unit that helps your muscles regenerate quickly and...
While we consider medical and health items sterile as they come right off the production line, they can actually come into contact with many contaminants. To ensure that the final product is safe to use, a number of hygiene measures must be followed. One very important step in the medical device industry is bioburden testing. Below is a brief overview, by Technical Safety Services, of what this assessment entails and why it is a key...
Energy production and controlling cell death in response to complicated signals have led mitochondria to be seen as ‘end-function’ organelles. Mitochondria are autonomous organelles inside a cell that relay information and formulate fundamental cellular policies. Generally referred to as retrograde signals, these signals are encoded in the nuclear genome or are secondary products of mitochondrial metabolism. Humanin is the first short peptide in a hypothesized series of mitochondria-derived peptides. Here, we address its possible cytoprotective...
Dental implants are a great option for pensioners who are looking to improve their smiles and gain back their confidence in their appearance. These implants are permanent fixtures in the mouth and can replace missing teeth, restore functionality to the mouth, and provide a more natural-looking smile. For many pensioners, the cost of dental implants can be an issue. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to make them more affordable. These include private health...
