The Leading Physicians of The World

Graduating from a physical therapy program is the first step towards a wonderful career.The energy of physical therapy makes it a great choice among people who don’t want to be stuck with a desk job. A therapist’s daily routine is never the same each day. This makes going to work challenging, interesting and very exciting! To have a fulfilling physical therapy career, you need to find your area of specialization. There is a number of work settings, job positions, locations and specialties that make it stimulating but at the same time, daunting. It’s hard to choose something that you aren’t sure about. But the beauty of it all is that several choices are within your reach. With growing diseases, ailments, and aging population, the demand for the healthcare providers is also increasing. Among all the medical professions, occupational therapy plays a major role. They are the ones who provide the treatment needed to overcome the physical or mental disorder resulting from ...

Believe it or not, you're thirty times more likely to die in a  motorcycle accident than in an automobile crash. As a rider, you're bouncing around at high velocities in close proximity to stationary objects and machines many times your mass. In a best-case-scenario, going off-bike will see you vying with pavement, other vehicles and your own bike with nothing to protect you but some Kevlar, a little leather and a bit of Styrofoam. According to the Government Accountability Office, 82,000 riders were injured in motorcycle accidents and 4,502 individuals were killed in crashes. All told, the immediate cost of those downs was $16 billion or more. On average, a fatal motorcycle crash costs around $1.2 million, with non-fatal incidents carrying a price tag of anywhere from $2,500 to $1.4 million depending on rider injuries. The most-studied topic in motorcycle safety is the efficacy of helmets in preventing and mitigating head injuries. The link between h...

According to a recent World Health Organization report, the world needs 7.2 million more health care professionals to ensure adequate global health. In order to make up this shortfall, millions of new health care professionals need to be trained. The use of new technologies to make this training more cost-effective while ensuring its quality, is being touted by a growing number of senior medical educators. Here are the benefits of E-learning in healthcare .       1.       Less Expensive Than Traditional Training Methods The costs for traditional training methods are really expensive. The trainer must be paid, and learning materials and the location where the training takes place can end up costing healthcare facilities thousands and thousands of dollars. Not to mention the lack of productivity that occurs when professionals must spend a day or more away from patient care. eLearning is much less expensive because there’s no need...

Are you eating the foods that are best for your eyes? There's more to eye nutrition than you might think. Learn which foods boost your eye health and help protect against sight-threatening diseases. Eating healthy is good for your whole body — especially your eyes! Here are foods that are great for your eyes!       1.  Fish Fish, particularly salmon, can be a great food to consume for eye health. Salmon and other fish have omega-3 fatty acids. These are “healthy” fats. Omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to visual development and the health of the retina in the back of the eye. They can also help prevent dry eyes. Consider incorporating fish into your meal plan a few days a week. When buying salmon, choose a wild-caught version instead of farm-raised salmon. That’s because farm-raised salmon has more saturated fat and less omega-3s than wild-caught salmon. Salmon, and most fish, can be grilled or broiled. Try seasoning it with fresh herbs, lemons,...

Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue similar to that which lines the interior of the uterus, but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial tissue is shed each month during menstruation. Areas of endometrial tissue found in ectopic locations are called endometrial implants. These lesions are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, the surface of the uterus, the bowel, and on the membrane lining of the pelvic cavity. They are less commonly found to involve the vagina, cervix, and bladder. Rarely, endometriosis can occur outside the pelvis. Endometriosis has been found in the liver, brain, lung, and old surgical scars. Endometrial implants, while they may become problematic, are usually benign. Symptoms Other medical conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts, and irritable bowel syndrome can mimic the symptoms of endometriosis.Symptoms of endometriosis include: ● Severe menstrual cr...

Bronchitis and Pneumonia are confused very often because they cause incredibly similar symptoms. A cough that lasts for weeks or even longer are symptoms of both illnesses. However, there are some crucial differences between these illnesses that you need to know about. If you have ever been diagnosed with either one or know someone who has, you'll want to know how they differ. Learning the most important differences between bronchitis and pneumonia is crucial to help you come up with an effective treatment plan. Bronchitis occurs when the lining of the passages that carry air to and from your lungs, known as your bronchial tubes, becomes infected. Bronchitis The less serious of the two, bronchitis is caused by inflammation of the bronchi, the branching tubes that deliver air into the lungs. The most common symptoms of bronchitis include: ● Coughing with clear, yellow or green sputum (the gunk you cough up) ● Fatigue ● Wheezing ● Runny, stuffy nose occurring be...

Do you know that millions of young people have an illness or disability? There is a difference between the two. An illness is a sickness. Some illnesses are acute, which means they come on quickly and are over quickly (like a cold or the flu). Other illnesses are chronic, which means they last a long time and perhaps a lifetime (like asthma or diabetes). A disability is a physical or mental problem that makes it harder to do normal activities on a daily basis.  You can be born with a disability or get it later on from an illness or an injury. Many different kinds of illnesses and disabilities can affect people. If you have an illness or disability, you know that taking care of your needs can be hard sometimes. But you can learn about the skills and support you will need to live well with a disability or chronic illness. Young people with chronic conditions often have a lot more difficulties dealing with the tasks of adolescence than their healthy...

Diabetes, usually referred as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose. High blood glucose levels can occur either when the body cannot produce insulin or when the body cells fail to respond to insulin. People with diabetes experience common symptoms such as thirst, hunger and frequent urination. Fast Stats and Facts on Diabetes Below are the key stats and facts on diabetes you should know. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where one’s body does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 10% of all diabetes cases. Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes elevated blood sugar levels.   Type 2 diabetes is a condition when the body does not produce enough insulin for proper sugar balance. It accounts for 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. In 2013 alone, statistics showed that over 382 million patients had diabetes across the world. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. Diabe...

Alzheimer’s disease affects a huge percentage of the world’s population when you consider people suffering the condition, their friends, family members and their caregivers. A big percentage of people with this disease have behavioral issues that are very hard to handle. Although being an   Alzheimer’s caregive r can be a rewarding experience, it can as well lead to anxiety, stress, depression and other health issues.  Statistics show that more than 75% of Alzheimer’s caregivers are concerned about maintaining their health since they became caregivers. If you have chosen to become an Alzheimer’s caregiver in your life, you should be prepared to reach out and offer any help when needed. Below are some of the challenges that are faced by Alzheimer’s caregivers: ·          Fatigue and exhaustion due to increased caregiving demands ·          Elevated emotions due to lessened capabilities f...