Tomorrow evening, I will be attending my first meeting of a group that works to increase awareness of dementia diseases and the inequalities that go along with these diseases; therefore I have been doing some research and came across some interesting information. I am copying verbatum a flyer that is distributed by the Alzheimer’s Association [...]
Blood thinners are used to prevent or slow down the formation of blood clots. They are prescribed to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis, heart attack or stroke in patients at risk for these problems. In addition, people with atrial fibrillation are often prescribed anti-coagulants because blood can potentially pool and start to clot [...]
Having worked as a registered nurse in the nursery/NICU (neonatal ICU) for many years, I have become familiar with birthing doulas who are non-medical personnel that undergo special training to help Moms through the labour process. Generally, they are not employed by the hospital but may be found privately or in some birthing centers. Until today though, I had never heard [...]
Less than 2 weeks ago, my father underwent 2 angiograms (one upper, one abdominal aorta) which were supposed to be followed by bilateral stent replacements of the femoral arteries. Fortunately, the angiograms occurred without incident and my father is doing well. Unfortunately, the femoral arteries were blocked with calcium deposits, as opposed to the normal [...]
