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Not all antibiotics are created equal! For many years scientists have studied ways to tailor antibiotics to…
Aug 2nd, 2022
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine-metabolic disorders in females affecting 5 to 10% of women (UpToDate).
July 28th, 2022
Fun in the sun can sometimes be limited by medications that interact with sunlight exposure.
July 26th, 2022
The human body is a host for billions of organisms that work to keep us healthy by balancing pH, aiding in digestion
July 21st, 2022
Dermatological diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, cause a distinctive rash that helps medical providers diagnose a patient.
July 19th, 2022
Occasional headaches are extremely common and typically benign. Chronic headaches are less common and sometimes hard to diagnose.
July 14th, 2022
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
July 12th, 2022
Swollen legs can be a sign presents in certain medical conditions that are potentially life threatening. It is important to assess if the swelling is due to fluid buildup (edema) or inflammation.
July 5th, 2022
Insect bites can be a scary situation when you don’t recognize the insect or when you didn’t see what bit you at all.
June 30th, 2022
Antibiotics come in many forms and appear to be versatile when it comes to treating infections, however, it is a misconception that all infections have bacteria.
June 28th, 2022
Living in the Sunshine State raises many concerns regarding skin cancer and recognition of abnormal moles.
June 23rd, 2022
There are numerous benefits to weight loss, some being reduced blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, and reduced risk of cardiovascular events.
June 21st, 2022
As we all know, life can get crazy. Are you feeling like you don’t have the energy, time, or interest to plan and prepare your meals?
June 16th, 2022
Water is an essential nutrient. Drinking an adequate amount of water is very important, but exactly how much water are you really supposed to be drinking every day in order to reap the benefits of reducing health problems and preventing disease?
June 14th, 2022
Extremity sprains are very common injuries that require prompt treatment that is safe, effective, and convenient.
June 9th, 2022
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is imperative to many bodily functions such as immunity and metabolism.
June 7th, 2022
Maintaining a healthy diet is difficult, especially with the temptation of dining out at every corner.
June 2nd, 2022
Women naturally have some yeast cells that live on their skin, in their gut, and in their vagina.
May 31st, 2022
As protein supplements become more popular, the number of options continue to grow. Ingredients, effects, sources, and forms are continuously changing and not all are created equal.
May 26th, 2022
Depression is both more common and more serious than many people believe it to be.
May 19th, 2022
There are several types of antifungal medicines. Most work by damaging the cell wall of the fungus, which causes the fungal cell to die. The best OTC medications for fungal skin infections are listed below.
May 12th, 2022
A drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of your immune system to a medication. Any medication- over-the-counter, prescription or herbal- is capable of inducing a drug allergy.
May 10th, 2022
Heartburn, also known as indigestion or gastric reflux, is an uncomfortable, burning sensation felt in the upper abdominal area.
May 5th, 2022
A wound infection is when germs infect your skin and sometimes the deep tissues underneath it. In some cases, it’s caused by a parasite invading your skin.
Apr 28th, 2022
Snacking is not always necessarily “bad” for you and can be healthy for you if chosen properly. Snacking is an opportunity to bring more nutrition to your day, while also staying energized and focused between meals.
Apr 27th, 2022
Coping strategies to help manage with stress and anxiety can help keep a positive, happy, and healthy mind, as well as emotional equilibrium. Coping involves adjusting to unusual demands and stressors and requires a greater effort and using greater energy.
Apr 20th, 2022
The frequency of your blood work depends on both your health and your doctor’s discretion. Blood work consists of a variety of different panels that check for very selective components in your blood, including electrolytes, hormones, and special proteins.
Apr 19th, 2022
The causes of deep venous thrombosis can be hereditary or acquired and can occur as a result of alterations in blood flow, vascular endothelial injury, or hypercoagulable states.
Apr 14th, 2022
Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and feelings of anxiousness that are difficult to control, causing significant distress and impairment.
Apr 11th, 2022
Although sunlight is beneficial in the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin, too much or too strong of sunlight without proper protection is responsible for sunburn, skin cancers, and premature aging.
Apr 7th, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide in the physical, emotional, and financial sense.
Apr 5th, 2022
Improving digestive health can take different meanings, we may seek to relieve symptoms of constipation, indigestion, or the goal may be to increase intake of vitamins through foods.
Mar 30th, 2022
Depression can take on many forms and affects. For some it may be a constant feeling of anxiousness or hopelessness, while for others it may be debilitating enough to cause sleep problems, loss of interest in activities, or feelings of worthlessness.
Mar 21st, 2022
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition which can make it hard
for people to concentrate, perform daily tasks, sit still for long periods of time, and control
impulsive behavior.
Mar 17th, 2022
Unfortunately, many people are all too familiar with the disease called Alzhiemer’s. For those who are not, Alzhiemer’s is a debilitating disease which can affect not only the patient but also their friends and family.
Mar 8th, 2022
If you or anyone you know has had a history of cardiac issues, you’ve most likely heard about preventative aspirin.
March 3rd, 2022
If you are motivated and willing to work hard towards weight loss, you have already achieved your first two steps for success according to the Mayo Clinic.
Feb 22nd, 2022
While routine blood work is very important to monitor one’s overall health and well being, sometimes it can be hard to physically get to the doctors office or testing facility for a blood draw.
Feb 16th, 2022
An important part of treating your high cholesterol is first understanding what it means.
Feb 9th, 2022
Millions of people are plagued with a condition called hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. The Cleveland Clinic describes high blood pressure as a condition which occurs when the pressure against the blood vessel walls in one’s body is consistently too high.
Feb 8th, 2022
If you’re someone who deals with seasonal allergies, you may be conditioned to dread the time of year when the weather starts to change and summer heat is upon us.
Feb 4th, 2022
Dr. Melissa Piliang from the Cleveland Clinic states nutrition is “the foundation of our
wellness” and thus, very important to maintaining healthy hair.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Obtaining healthy skin and nails does not have to be as complicated or expensive as some may think. In fact, you can achieve beautiful skin and nails without spending money on any supplements or beauty products.
Jan 3rd, 2022
ADD/ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood. Most commonly diagnosed in childhood, it can last into adulthood.
Dec 30th, 2021
In order to fully understand the benefits of telemedicine we have to understand what it really is.
Dec 29th, 2021
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, these “unprecedented times” we have all heard about are no longer so unprecedented.
Dec 22th, 2021
According to the CDC, “nearly half of adults in the United States… have hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure of greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg…”
Dec 13th, 2021
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year (Statistics About Diabetes, n.d.).
Dec 3rd, 2021
The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week (American Heart Association, n.d.)
Dec 2nd, 2021
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) cause millions of new infections yearly. There are more than 20 different types of STDs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV and many more. Sexually transmitted diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Dec 1st, 2021
Attending college is a stressful time for many students because of the need to cope with the increased academic pressure, living alone or with roommates, separation from family for the first time and for some some having to work.
Nov 30th, 2021
“About 1 in 8 U.S. women… will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime,” according to breastcancer.org (2021).
Nov 26th, 2021
Hair loss also known as alopecia can affect not only your scalp but also the entire body. It can be either temporary or permanent.
Nov 23th, 2021
The holidays are a time for close family, good friends, yummy food, and a whole lot of stress.
Nov 22th, 2021
Gout is very common, 9 million Americans have gout. Gout is a form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It presents with sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints without warning.
Nov 12th, 2021
A stroke can occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting the necessary oxygen and nutrients.
Nov 10th, 2021
Conjunctivitis, or “pink eye” as many of us know it, refers to the inflammation of the membrane that covers the eye.
Nov 9th, 2021
Urinary tract infections are very common in the United States and the rest of the world. They can have many predisposing factors including old age, poor hygiene, and sexual activity.
Nov 8th, 2021
Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States for men, women and
across most racial and ethnic groups.
Nov 4th, 2021
Food plays a very important role in our gastrointestinal system. Depending on what stomach issues you have, avoiding certain foods can help alleviate and prevent symptoms.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Head lice are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed, that resides on hair and flourishes by sucking blood from the scalp in humans.
Nov 1st, 2021
In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed that there was a fungus growing on his bacterial culture. Around this fungus, he noticed that there were clear areas with no bacteria present.
Oct 26th, 2021
Getting diarrhea, constipation, or fatigue recently? You might need to watch out for Celiac disease.
Oct 20th, 2021
“About 1 in 8 U.S. women… will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime,” according to breastcancer.org (2021).
Oct 5th, 2021
Eczema is a chronic skin condition marked by dry and itchy skin. The skin lesions usually appear in skin folds like the elbow or neck creases or behind the knees.
July 22nd, 2021
Acne is a skin condition that affects about fifty million people in the U.S. every year. The condition is tagged with adolescent and puberty, but it can affect anyone, even newborns (neonatal acne).
July 13th, 2021
Stomach flu is the layman term for viral gastroenteritis, infection of the intestine. The source of the infection is often contaminated food or water. The condition is contagious and can be contracted by sharing contaminated utensils or touching contaminated surfaces.
Jun 22nd, 2021
In order to answer the requests of our customers, Umedoc has recently introduced the option of using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as one of the payment methods available on our platform.
Jun 9th, 2021
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the US. Due to the absence of any outward symptoms in the early stages of the disease, chlamydia often gives rise to serious complications before it gets diagnosed.
Jun 2nd, 2021
Most antibiotics can lead to side effects such as digestive problems in children. However, few of them can cause a skin rash. Amoxicillin is a commonly used antibiotic that comes in the form of capsules and tablets. One of the most commonly reported side effects of amoxicillin is a skin rash.
May 25th, 2021
Chest congestion is an umbrella term for excessive mucus buildup in your lungs. If you have suffered from bronchitis or the common cold, you most likely know what chest congestion is. It results from the inflammation of air passageways or the bronchi.
May 19th, 2021
Travelling refers to moving from one place to another by various means, whether it be moving from one country to another and crossing borders or short distances such as different cities and towns within the same country. An estimate of 1.4 billion people around the globe crossed international boundaries in 2018 alone.
May 12th, 2021
Commonly known as COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a group of progressive diseases of the lung. It usually includes a combination of emphysema, chronic obstructive asthma, and chronic bronchitis. All of these diseases obstruct the airflow from the lungs.
May 5th, 2021
Wheezing refers to the shrill whistling or rattling sound that you hear when you breathe with partially blocked airways. It can be heard more clearly during exhalation than during inhalation. Among the most common causes of wheezing are bronchitis, common cold, and allergic reactions.
April 14th, 2021
Diabetes is a global health problem affecting a huge proportion of the adult population. It results from higher than normal blood sugar levels and gets worse with fluctuations in the diet plan. The two major factors causing diabetes include the deficiency or ineffective use of the insulin hormone.
April 7th, 2021
High blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a medical condition that involves abnormal behavior of blood in the body. In this condition, the blood in the body exerts a long-term force against the artery walls which is high enough to cause several health problems. Heart disease is one of the most common outcomes of high blood pressure.
March 30th, 2021
Antibiotics are essential medicines, especially in developing countries where infectious diseases are a leading cause of mortality. Antibiotic misuse and overuse have also fueled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resulting in a lack of potency for these medications.
March 23th, 2021
Candidiasis is a fungal disease developed by candida yeast (a form of fungus). Candida albicans is the most widespread candida species that can inflict infection in humans.
Mar 5th, 2021
Vomiting is your body’s way of getting rid of a contaminated material or substance, virus or bacteria. It is nature’s way of getting rid of the toxin.
Feb 11th, 2021
First, let’s define a rash… Rashes can appear anywhere on the body either as a result of an injury, heat, medication (side effect), new soaps, lotions, laundry detergent, exposure to an…
Feb 4th, 2021
Usually, a bug bite has a pink or sometimes even red appearance. They can be flat or raised. Sometimes they might have a pimple or blister-like appearance.
Jan 26th, 2021
The flu is a highly contagious, respiratory virus that is uncomfortable and is usually fought by your immune system. In a healthy individual symptoms usually develop within one to four days after being exposed to the virus can last up to seven days.
Jan 20th, 2021
The best way to determine whether you have strep throat (bacteria cause) is to have a rapid-antigen test, “throat swab”. It’s quick and easy and can tell the medical provider within minutes if you have strep throat.
Jan 6th, 2021
nausea is a symptom you can have. It is a painless uneasiness feeling of the stomach, like a sensation of an urge to vomit.
Dec 30th, 2020
The most common types of headaches are Tension, Cluster, and…
Dec 14th, 2020
A normal temperature is 98.6 degrees fahrenheit. Throughout the day, your temperature may vary by a degree or more…
Nov 30th, 2020
Coughing, while it’s a nuisance is actually nature’s way of clearing the virus or bacteria.
Nov 23th, 2020
Inner ear infections are the most common cause of ear problems, especially with kids…
Nov 9th, 2020
UTI indicates urinary tract infection, is an infection that affects the part of the urinary tract.
Oct 21th, 2020
Basically there are 3 types of “pink eye”, one is allergic, meaning allergies, the other is bacterial, meaning you need treatment with an antibiotic, the third is viral.
Sept 30th, 2020
In medicine, a large part of the healing process is … hope. Hope, that with all the tools that modern healthcare has at its disposal, patients suffering from various illnesses will get the care they require, and will eventually get back to regular, healthy lives.
Aug 6th, 2020
The world today is more complex and confusing than ever before. It seems as though there are curveballs constantly being thrown our way. Many of us struggle to keep up with this fast paced, continuously evolving world, and our mental health often pays the price.
July 15th, 2020
During the global pandemic, telemedicine and telehealth have emerged as a sustainable and effective solution to prevent and treat the spread of the deadly virus.
July 10th, 2020
Telemedicine is becoming a norm in 2020. The best thing about telehealth is that it doesn’t just benefit the patients but also offers proven benefits to the medical practitioners as well.
July 5th, 2020
Telemedicine is now becoming a growing trend all over the world and there are good reasons for that too. Bringing healthcare facilities right to your doorstep, Telehealth has a lot of benefits to offer both to the patients and also to the medical practitioners.
July 2nd, 2020
Technology is believed to bring improvements in every field today and healthcare is no different. From telemedicine to improved efficiency and care, technology is affecting the healthcare domain in every way possible.
June 30th, 2020
The world is constantly changing and so is the field of medicine. Technology seems to be playing a far bigger role in this domain now.
June 26th, 2020
Telehealth is a wide field that utilizes the help of communication technology such as laptops and smartphones to provide health-care services to patients in the safety of their own homes.
May 30th, 2020
The COVID 19 outbreak towards the start of 2020 has made the world to discontinue its routine course and think of new innovative ways to do things. The pandemic has already claimed millions of lives and millions more are on the line
May 15th, 2020
The world is changing and so is the field of medicine. We now see an application of technology in every field and medicine is no different with Telemedicine now becoming a widely accepted phenomenon. Where Telehealth makes it more convenient for individuals to receive medicare online, it also has significant cost-saving benefits to offer as well.
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