In many of the cultures of the South Pacific region, kava plays an important role in society. Because of its soothing, soporific effects, it is used medicinally to treat sleeplessness and anxiety. Kava is also part of social, cultural, and religious life in many countries throughout the South Pacific. Kava has been used for hundreds [...]
Im going to do something I havent ever done before on this blog. Im basically going to do half a post, then send you over to another site to get the rest of the info. Im not an expert on this subject and just want to guide you in the right direction. If you think [...]
“APSF has had a profound impact on the anesthesia patient safety movement,” said American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) President Mark A. Warner, M.D. “On behalf of ASA, I thank APSF for its many years of dedicated research and education to help improve safety for patients around the world. We look forward to the advances APSF [...]
Infants and young children have soft and flexible bones that get bent very easily. The tenderness of such bones makes them vulnerable to external impact. Children tend to fall when they are playing. This can result in a greenstick fracture. Greenstick fracture was first identified by two orthopedists Michael Slupecki and John Insall. The name [...]
I’d like to thank various media outlets for recently citing KevinMD.com. Associated Press: MDs gather at AMA meeting amid reform uncertainty Theres a lot of anxiety about how our practice is going to change, said Dr. Kevin Pho, a blogger and primary care doctor in Nashua, N.H. NPRs Shots: To Friend Or Not: The Facebook Challenge For [...]
A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise might be the best prescription for overweight people at risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests. People doing only aerobic exercise dropped weight and inches off their waistlines — so an aerobic-only program is also a good (and less time-consuming) option, [...]