Painful Hands? The 4 Most Common Conditions Treated With Hand Surgery

Posted on: 11 May 2017
Referrals to specialists for hand surgery are on the rise, thanks to repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. From 1990 to 2000, the incidence of referral rose by 36 percent, according to an audit published in The Royal College of Surgeons of England. At the time of the audit, the most recent to date, the trend showed no signs of stopping. People are performing more delicate tasks that involve rapid and repetitive motions of the small muscles in the hand, which is contributing to the need for more advanced hand surgeries.
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Make A Difference In The Life Of Your Patient At Home By Becoming A Home Health Nurse

Posted on: 10 May 2017
It may be that you'd like to change the kind of nursing services you offer at this stage of your nursing career. Perhaps you are feeling burnout from hospital nursing jobs. If you're looking for a one-on-one personal relationship with your patient, there is good reason for you to try home care nursing. You can make a difference in the life of your patient when you become a home health nurse.
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatments to Consider

Posted on: 10 May 2017
Getting a diagnosis from your doctor telling you that you have pancreatic cancer is unsettling, to say the least. Because of this, it can be difficult to wrap your head around the facts. It's important that you know what type of treatments are available to you, and what each treatment entails so that you can decide which course of action to take. Learn more about the different pancreatic cancer treatment options that you should be discussing with your doctor.
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3 Things To Know About Breast Exams And CT Scans

Posted on: 10 May 2017
If you need to make sure that you are able to catch any potential tumors related to breast cancer and other issues ahead of time, a CT scan may be in order. Your doctor will typically let you know if this is required and will walk you through the entire process beforehand. By focusing on early detection, you will be able to catch any abnormalities before they become too serious. To learn a little bit more about CT scans and self examinations, read on and put these thoughts into action.
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