Being addicted to alcohol can be an overwhelming experience and there comes a point when enough is enough.  You are tired of blacking out without being able to control your body, you wake up hungover and have no idea what happened the night before. Moreover, you are tired of always …

Pre-med students who choose to apply to international medical schools grow to achieve their career goals. As a student applying to international medical schools, you need to take multiple factors into consideration. If you familiarize yourself with these factors prior to beginning the application process, you can save yourself time …

Medical advancements have improved the quality of life for patients with chronic health problems and assist doctors in the continued monitoring of their patients. Medical devices use radio or network technology to transmit vital information to warn physicians of any changes to a patient’s condition. However, like other electronic devices, …

Risperdal, or risperidone, is an antipsychotic drug commonly prescribed to aggressive, irritable children. Researchers have found that the medication is capable of calming kids with severe ADHD or autism. Although there’s a lot of evidence demonstrating Risperdal’s efficacy, some parents and health care professionals believe that the potential side effects …

As the digital age marches onward and upward, so do the issues that plague the modern healthcare industry. Costs are on the rise with the advancement of medical technology, including pharmaceuticals, the price of which increases commensurately with the cost to deliver such options. Huge amounts of money are being …

Obesity has been a growing problem over the past couple decades, and childhood and adolescent obesity continues to raise concerns in health experts. Cases of childhood obesity have grown three-fold within the past 30 years, affecting approximately 31.7% of kids ages 2-19, and this trend is concerning because of the …

Technology has improved medical care in so many ways that it would be outright impossible for any medical institution to function at this point in time without those facilities. Unfortunately, a large portion of this available technology isn’t accessible in most rural and remote locations. While it will take a …

How will I be remembered? Is it in my words? My deeds? My character? My integrity? Or all of these – and more? Over the past two decades, I have often wondered about my own legacy: what will I leave behind at the end of a life well lived. As …

Getting passed up for a promotion at work can sting. After dedicating may years to a career, finding out that you are not qualified for higher positions has a way of serving as a wakeup call. This is your chance to make a difference. You can continue on the path …