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What is agonal breathing? Agonal breathing is a medical term that refers to a respiratory effort demonstrating an ineffective and labored gasping for air. Agonal breathing is not true breathing, resulting in the patient being deprived of oxygen. What is happening in the body that results in this ineffective ventilatory effort is the biggest concern….

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America and around the world. It accounts for nearly one-third of deaths worldwide regardless of gender, race, and ethnicity. The number is staggering. It is estimated that about 659,000 people die from heart disease annually, resulting in one person dying every 36 seconds.  We need to work…

The landscape of how we work and live has drastically changed, which in the past two years has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – leading to interruptions of transportation, worldwide adoption of teleconferencing, and social distancing to curb fears of outbreaks. All these changes ushered in a new era of hybrid lifestyles of how…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million adults in the United States have sleep disorders with 48% reported to be snoring. Approximately 37.9% unintentionally fall asleep during the daytime. Drowsy…

How to Manage Respiratory Arrest Respiratory arrest, also known as respiratory failure, is a critical event in which a person loses their ability to perform effective breathing. This condition usually requires emergency care from medical professionals including CPR and medications to improve breathing until the underlying cause is addressed. In this article we will talk…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. People often mistake a heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest as two similar conditions. Understanding the subtle differences of the two conditions shall require further knowledge on what happens in…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. The heart serves a vital role as it works to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body. Another organ that plays a crucial role is the kidney as it filters the blood,…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. Post-traumatic stress disorder or widely known as PTSD typically occurs after going through a traumatic experience. Trauma is a dangerous and shocking event that is seen or happens to a person….

Heart disease is a term that refers to different types of heart conditions such as heart attack and coronary artery disease. Some may perceive heart disease as a common condition for men. However, it should be pointed out that the number of people who die from heart disease each year in the United States is almost equal…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. Family health history is one of the key contributing factors that affect a person’s overall health. It heightens the potential risk of developing different health conditions such as heart disease. The…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. As per the World Health Organization, around 422 million people around the world have diabetes. Annually, 1.6 million fatalities are directly connected to diabetes. What’s more alarming is that the number…

According to the World Health Organization, 17.9 million people die each year because of cardiovascular diseases. That is a whopping 32% of all deaths in the world. Strokes and heart attacks comprise 85% of all these CVD deaths.  Heart failure has been one of the most common  and severe health conditions. In the United States alone, more…

Carlo Castillo Carlo is a Professional Health and Education Writer. He has built a career creating educational articles for both patients and healthcare professionals. Startling statistics as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that in every 40 seconds, a person in the United States suffers a stroke and in every four…

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. Blood plays a vital role in maintaining certain balances in the body, like carrying nutrients, oxygen, and regulating temperature. All of the organs in our body receive these properties through…

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. Over the years, sugar has earned a bittersweet reputation. Yet, despite being linked to ruining a well-balanced diet, sugar is still essential for our survival.  The U.S. Food and Drug…

Katrina Nillas Katrina Nillas is a Registered Nurse and Professional Writer. She has built a career creating educational materials for both patients and healthcare professionals. The heart plays a central role in our circulatory system, and if damaged, other vital organs in our body will also suffer. While some organs can even be removed without…

Fact Sheet and Information What does PPE stand for? PPE is an acronym that stands for ‘personal protective equipment.’ PPE is specialized clothing or devices that provide a barrier from viruses, bacteria, pathogens, or other harmful contaminants. Its main purpose is to prevent the wearer from contacting or spreading external contaminants. PPE medical supplies include protective clothing,…

What is Nuclear Medicine? Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine involving the use of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. These include, but are not limited to, the treatment of cancer, heart disease, endocrine disease, gastrointestinal disease, and neurological disorders. It offers the potential to recognize diseases in their earliest stages…

Whether it’s working on one’s own as a freelancer or telecommuting with a remote position at a large company, a rapidly increasing number of individuals are choosing to work from home these days. In fact, it’s estimated that 50% of the U.S. workforce will be involved in some kind of freelance work (either full or…

  Technology is revolutionizing the way we live our lives and this is particularly evident in industries that use it to improve our health. The healthcare industry has evolved exponentially in the past few years, with advancements in technology making it easier for doctors and nurses to do their job. Here are 6 ways new technologies are changing…