One in seven Americans fears they have a “travel curse,” according to new research. A study examining the travel experiences of 2,000 Americans found 14 percent said they experience so much misfortune that they truly believe themselves to be cursed. It turns out that, once cursed, people can’t seem to shake off the feeling. In… Read More: Traveling is so horrible that many fear they’re ‘cursed’ »
Asepsis or aseptic means the absence of germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause disease. Healthcare professionals use aseptic technique to protect patients from infection. Aseptic technique is a standard healthcare practice that helps prevent the transfer of germs to or from an open wound and other susceptible areas on a… Read More: Medical News Today: What is aseptic technique? »
What if helpful community services could be e-prescribed from the EHR in much the same way that an antibiotic or statin is today? That is the vision of Stacy Lindau, M.D., a professor of obstetrics/gynecology and geriatrics at the University of Chicago who has helped launch a startup community coordination system called NowPow. In August… Read More: Could Physicians e-Prescribe Community Services? »
The heavy loaded barbell back squat is one of the most effective lower body-building moves in the gym — but if you’re not doing them right, your knees could be at risk of major pain and even injury. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Whenever someone mentions that squatting hurts their knees, I ask them to… Read More: What to Do if Squats Make Your Knees Hurt »