Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of children worldwide. It requires careful management and monitoring to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Let’s delve into what type …
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Brain and Head Injuries in Children
Brain and head injuries in children aren’t something a parent wants to experience. These injuries can severely affect a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Brain and head injuries in …
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas, generally found in combustion fumes produced by charcoal grills, heaters, fireplaces, car engines, portable generators, car mufflers and more. (Kahn, 2018) …
Managing Your Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that causes sugar to remain in the blood rather than entering the body’s cells to be used for energy. Over time, high blood sugar can damage …
Mental Health Symptoms and Resources
Looking after mental health can preserve a person’s ability to enjoy life. And if you’re experiencing persistent or severe mental health challenges, it’s time to get help. (WebMD, 2020) When …
Asymptomatic or Mild COVID-19
Many people who catch COVID-19 — maybe as many as 40%, by some estimates — never develop noticeable symptoms. They don’t run a fever. They don’t cough or feel short …
First Aid For Stroke
A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency. The sooner treatment begins, the higher the chances of controlling further damage. Every moment counts. A blood vessel carries oxygen and nutrients to …
Medical Emergency Protocol
Today, we live in an unpredictable world, and it appears to be getting even more unpredictable. We can’t know in advance when we will get sick or have an accidental …
Heart Palpitations: When To Visit The ER
Ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning, be it slow or fast. Chances are, you’re experiencing …
