When It Comes To Seniors Who Have Had Hip Surgery, How Common Is Opioid Misuse?

When It Comes To Seniors Who Have Had Hip Surgery, How Common Is Opioid Misuse?

According to a recent study, many seniors who have surgery after fracturing a hip continue to use narcotic pain relievers even after being discharged from the hospital following the operation. In a study of almost 30,000 elderly patients in the United States, researchers discovered that about 17 percent were still taking opioids up to half…

A Pediatrician’s Message To Parents: Vaccinate Your Children 

A Pediatrician’s Message To Parents: Vaccinate Your Children 

against COVID-19 In the autumn of this year, it is expected that children aged 5 to 11 will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccination via a federal emergency use authorization. Parents of young children should make a commitment to having their child immunized as soon as a vaccine is made available, which means now…

Due To Concerns Over The Delta Variant, Consumer Confidence Fell To Its Lowest Point Since February In August

Due To Concerns Over The Delta Variant, Consumer Confidence Fell To Its Lowest Point Since February In August

According to the Conference Board, consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since February in August as a result of fears about an outbreak of the delta form of the coronavirus, which has spread across the United States. Having seen a revised drop in July, the index is currently 113.8 (1985=100), down from a previous…

Get Healthy After a Cardiac Arrest; You Gift Yourself Seven More Years of Life

Get Healthy After a Cardiac Arrest; You Gift Yourself Seven More Years of Life

Are you a heart attack survivor? If yes, the right kind of care and medications will add seven more years to your life, studies reveal. There, however, exists a worrying trend. Heart attack survivors generally don’t receive the care they deserve. Up to 65% of them fail miserably in their attempts to minimize factors that…