By:Andy Donald BPHED, BScH, MSc, BScPhm, RPh, CGP Why is COVID-19 less severe in children than in adults? Why does the virus get exponentially worse in older adults? There are many unanswered questions that have been confounding health officials globally. Our scientists continue to work hard. We all need to unlock the seemingly “random” pieces of the COVID-19 puzzle, particularly the HOW and WHY different people are so badly affected. In my experience with science, I...
Designed to provide interoperable data for healthcare systems, FHIR interoperability leader 1upHealth has developed a system that connects providers and patients from over 10,000 healthcare facilities, bridging the gap between patient data and provider needs. To learn more, we conducted an interview with 1upHealth. 1. Can you tell us more about 1upHealth? 1upHealth has won over 10 awards spanning FHIR® security, FHIR® Bulk Data Analytics for population health, FHIR® Data provenance, and a focus on patient...
Women have always taken pride in their skin. The happiness they feel when they look in the mirror and are greeted with healthy, fresh, smooth and even complexion cannot be described with words. I don’t know if it is just me, but I get the feeling that everyone is obsessed with skin care products right now. This page might be able to explain why that is happening. Products with natural, plant-based ingredients are becoming increasingly...
Researchers have found that more than 250 million people throughout the world possess some sight impairment. Often, vision declines with age. However, in other instances, the vital sense is adversely impacted by any number of ocular or systemic ailments. Fortunately, glasses can improve the eyesight of many people facing these circumstances. That said, many physicians and vision care specialists maintain that those in need obtain such items from an optometrist or optician for the following...
Each person is unique in their problems and needs. But we all experience times of stress. This stress occurs for a variety of reasons, also unique to each of us. Many choose to go through their problems alone. But seeing a psychologist can help you relieve this stress and improve the happiness, fulfillment and productivity of your daily life. Below are some of the reasons why people see psychologists for therapy. Maybe you feel one...
Every New Year, we all seem to emphasize goals, intentions and resolutions for self-improvement. But January 1 is not the only time of year to do this. Every year you have 365 days to take advantage of life coaching to help you turn your hopes and dreams into reality. Life coaches offer many benefits to using their services, with some of their lesser-considered ones explored here for you, below. What does a life coach do?...
When it comes to selecting a career, many aspiring students may feel understandably overwhelmed as each sector hosts seemingly endless options. However, there are a few ways that you can narrow down your selection and grasp enough confidence in your decision. One of the best ways to select is a career is to determine key aspects, such as salary, job satisfaction, job security, and other smaller aspects such as growth, work-life balance and others. In...
In this infographic created by the dental team at Hawkins Family Dental, we embrace seven unique and effective oral hygiene hacks that are designed to promote a healthier mouth and a brighter smile. Considerations like teeth grinder, mouthwash, the types of food we eat, and using a tongue scraper are impactful yet often overlooked. While brushing and flossing are routine practices for optimal oral health, it’s important that we look beyond just the teeth and gums....
Colorado Springs, CO – May 22, 2020 – Notify.com announced today an enhancement to the web-based console for its Emergency Notification Platform. The new user interface will allow those initiating mass communication to quickly search for selected Users, Groups and Subscriptions, via a new search box feature. This new capability will greatly reduce the time to select the desired recipients. “Notify.com is an acknowledgement-based notification platform,” said Bob Lueth, President of Notify.com. “This simply means that every message sent to...
QLess CEO Kevin Grauman mentioned in this article that the reality is until there are a few billion doses of a reliable vaccine, we are still living in a world defined by the pandemic. There is no “post” about it. And in this new world, making people wait in line is the height of corporate irresponsibility. It’s why in-store retail is being supplanted by deliveries and curbside pickup. It’s why state agencies are allowing more...
