Overview: When you are suffering from infertility issues, IVF or In Vitro Fertilisation, is one of the most successful treatment options. This procedure is one of the most stable methods of uniting the eggs and sperms outside the body. In other words, a source of happiness for those struggling to become parents. It is the most priceless treatment for those who are willing to have their babies but are unable
With the recent passing of legislation that is flooding the healthcare sector with more funding, there is plenty of growth potential for the entrepreneur looking for a new area to invest in. The nationwide spending is projected to increase at an average rate of about 5.5% a year through the year 2026. This is faster than the entire national GDP is expected to grow at the same time. In fact,
There are currently more than 140 million contact lens wearers all around the world. The number of people wearing spectacles is around 2 billion, which is likely to increase to 4 billion by 2050. Contact lenses would now be able to address practically all eyesight perception issues, including: Astigmatism Myopia (short-sightedness) Hyperopia (long-sightedness), Presbyopia (age-related reading problem) Although, with a lot of ongoing advances in contact lens innovation and the
In case you do not know, COPD, an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the lungs. It manifests itself through symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, and production of mucus. There are various causes of the disease, which include prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke and other toxic gases or particulate matter. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema also contribute to COPD.
Mesothelioma rarely comes with a positive prognosis. Most patients diagnosed with the disease will not survive for longer than two years. It’s an extremely aggressive form of cancer that requires a total lifestyle change if you’re going to overcome the odds. Survivors like Paul Kraus are inspirations within the mesothelioma community as they are living proof that this disease can be beaten. So what do you need to know about
Ask any vet and I’m sure you’ll struggle to find too many who won’t tell you that it’s the highest honor to serve their country in the military. But the downside of serving in active combat is the risk of coming home injured, disabled, or not at all. But for those that are returning with a disability that they did not have before will be faced with a huge adjustment
Fentanyl is an opioid* used as pain medication. Since it is so strong, it is used together with anesthesia in severe cases of pain. However, fentanyl is abused as a recreational drug by being mixed with non-medical drugs such as heroin and cocaine, producing a long-lasting high. Like many other drugs, fentanyl has many side effects, some severe and potentially fatal. The more common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting,
By far, the most abundant molecule in the human body is water. It performs a wide range of critical functions, from maintaining body temperature to transporting important elements like hormones, vitamins, and minerals, to lubricating areas of the body like joints, eyes, and intestines. As you age, the percentage of water in your body decreases. At birth, about 70% of your body weight is water. By the age of 40,
Depression affects about 13 million to 14 million Americans. There is a whole host of drugs that have been developed in the past to deal with it. However, one of them, the latest on the list, seems to be more promising than the rest. I’m talking about ketamine. Ketamine has been used as a recreational drug in the past because it can induce hallucinations and also tranquilize the taker. It
Every year, on April 20th, pot smokers and cannabis lovers all over the world gather to celebrate their connection to the herbs but do you know how this tradition got started? How did 420 become a universally recognized counterculture symbol, and how did the day 4/20 the “International Day of Cannabis”? Well, there are many rumors that different state reasons but here is an interesting one we have for you.
