Hashimoto’s disease refers to a disorder involving the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small gland situated at the base of the neck, under the Adam’s apple. The endocrine system comprises of the thyroid gland, which releases hormones that are important for numerous bodily activities. Hashimoto’s disease is also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. The […]
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If you’re a good swimmer and love the beach, why not consider being a lifeguard? You can indulge your love of swimming while ensuring the safety of other people. This is an important job that can provide you with a lot of benefits. But it also entails a lot of training and you’ll be required to
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Statistics back the importance of helmets in minimizing the number of head injuries. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, around 540,000 bicycle riders in the United States receive emergency care in hospitals every year, around 67,000 sustain head injuries. Approximately 70 percent of the 800 cycling-related deaths recorded each year result from traumatic brain
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Decorating the home for the holidays is certainly fun, but before you start on anything – think safety first. Every year, around 12,500 people visit the hospital emergency rooms to receive treatment for injuries, such as cuts, falls and shocks, due to holiday decorations, lights and Christmas trees. Moreover, around 11,600 house fires each year,
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Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder, where the patient experiences episodic periods of intense fear and anxiety, combined with physical changes of fear. The onset is sudden and not related to a specific situation, and there is no ‘true’ physical disorder. People with panic attacks experience sensation of ‘going to die’ or ‘going
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Humans, like all the warm – blooded species, must maintain the body temperature within a pre-defined optimal range for the bodily systems to function effectively. Thermoregulation mechanisms maintain an average core temperature of 370C (98.6 0F) balancing the generation and loss of heat in human body under normal circumstances. Upon exposure to cold environments for
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Vertigo is defined as sudden perception of rotational motion due to dysfunction of the system that maintains the balance of the body (vestibular system in inner ear and the brainstem). Dizziness is a collective term to describe situations ranging from feeling lightheaded or faint to feeling unsteady and weak. Vertigo and dizziness are common medical
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First aid is defined as the “provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury or illness.” It is performed by a trained personnel or any civilian trained with the basics of first aid within a limited skill range. First aid in major cases/ scenarios is directly related to, if not almost synonymous to
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