When you think about the field of medicine and health care, you don’t normally associate the word digital with it, or at least you didn’t 50 years ago. Today, digital health and digital care programs are an integrated blend of digital technologies with health care and everyday living that enhance the efficiency of health care
With depression being a widespread problem in the US, clinicians are coming up with novel treatment recommendations for patients struggling with it. Ketamine therapy has emerged as a savior for those dealing with treatment-resistant depression. The revolutionary anesthetic has immense potential as it reduces the toxic over-stimulation by the neurotransmitter glutamate that damages the connections
The healthcare industry is no stranger to innovation. For as long as technology has existed, it has sought ways to create improvements in all areas of human life, especially in ones that have a direct impact on life itself. The processes and systems we use to detect illnesses, develop treatments, and manage health-related information are
If you are an athlete, there are good chances that you struggle with pain-specific musculoskeletal conditions. Ankle sprains, shin splints, tennis elbow, shin splints, shoulder injuries, and lower back pain are the common issues you may face from time to time. While the pain is hard to bear, these conditions can even keep you from getting
The American healthcare industry needs a lot of improvement. Experts have spoken out against the many issues the hospital and healthcare complex has, such as hundreds of millions of people without insurance and the soaring costs of procedures or care. The events of 2020 have only highlighted the need for a more robust healthcare system
Your child’s teeth start appearing between 5 to 12 months. By the age of 3, they develop all twenty teeth. As a parent, you try to teach your children to maintain the health of the teeth. For this, you try to establish all the healthy habits such as brushing, gargling, rinsing your mouth, etc. But
While the world has come a long way in destigmatizing mental health and addiction, there’s still a long way to go. Despite the progress we’ve made as a society, the media and widespread misconceptions about addiction and recovery continue to perpetuate damaging myths that deter people from seeking treatment. If you or someone you love
The impact of the pandemic on the healthcare industry has been unprecedented. Hospitals saw the worst as admissions grew in number when the virus was at its peak. Most of them buckled under the pressure, but many lessons were learned during the crisis. Now that the worst is over, hospitals understand the value of always
To maintain excellent dental health, dentists recommend going for a dental checkup every six months. But with a busy work schedule, a demanding social life, and family responsibilities to take care of, few people actually manage to go to the dentist twice a year. Most people only go to the dentist’s office when they have
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and Anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.” –Fred Rogers Stress and depression have become two major reasons for ending up with severe mental disorders. Currently, more than 264 million people are bearing
