Recently, one of my colleagues pointed out to me there is some confusion about what the labels of DO and MD after a doctor’s name really means. I had not thought about the distinction since in every day medical practice I do not see a difference.
National poison prevention week is March 19-25, 2017. Every year about 2.4 million people swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. One-half of these cases involve children under 6 years of age.
Shoulder pain is not uncommon. It can be happen after certain exercises or repeated overhead motions due to a job.
When 30-year-old Jackson Wilson of Clintonville was receiving his chemotherapy treatment at the ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center in November, he also received an unexpected visit from a special four-footed volunteer.
Moms-to-be have many decisions to make, from deciding on names to picking out all of the furniture and accessories that new babies need. Another decision moms need to consider before their baby is born: whether or not to breastfeed.
The working world is collectively back to business for 2017. While you’re shaking off those holiday cobwebs, it might also be time to shake up your corporate wellness and employee health. I was inspired lately by stories of how an onsite clinic is making a difference at welding manufacturer Miller Electric.
It’s that time of the year again when kids will be heading back to school after a long and refreshing summer break. Since schools are hot spots for millions of germs, your child’s immune system will be put to the test. The Center for Disease Control states that children get an average of eight to 10 colds each year.
Healthcare decisions can be difficult. Three major factors determine how healthcare decisions are made. When considering a treatment or a procedure the factors that need to be considered are the risks, the benefits and the cost. The main challenge is to be able to predict the potential benefit of a treatment or a procedure compared to the risk of the treatment or procedure. The other challenge is to know if the cost is justified by the potential benefit gained.
Wouldn’t it be grand if you could help ward off fatigue, irritability, headaches, and even “brain fog” or cognition problems with a relatively inexpensive elixir? There is a good chance that these symptoms arise out of a very basic and prevalent problem — dehydration.
Lack of ambition or lack of motivation is not an illness but rather is a symptom people often complain of. Inability to motivate oneself can affect job performance, relationships and satisfaction with life. Lack of ambition can be a symptom of a depressed mood. There is ongoing debate about how much this symptom is related to biology and how much is influenced by changes in attitude and outlook.
It may only be July, but retailers are getting an early start on the back-to-school rush by putting out the school supplies. And today’s students need more than notebooks, pens, markers and other supplies – many need physicals or immunizations before the start of school.
There is no question that fishing is a popular recreational activity, especially in Wisconsin. However, fishing can lead to some visits to the doctor’s office or emergency room. I want to share some stories and advice on how to avoid catching a ride to the emergency room.
As the temperature goes up, exercising outside becomes more challenging. Hot and humid weather already has your body working hard to keep the core temperature normal and once you start exercising, keeping your temperature in check becomes even more difficult. But warm temperatures don’t mean you need to skip your exercise: you just need to prepare and stay well hydrated.
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