Food Allergy, Prevalence, and Associated Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Health A food allergy is an adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food. Food allergens are the parts of food or ingredients within food (usually proteins) that are recognized by immune cells. When an immune cell binds to […]
MVSC: Ask the Experts! Answers to Your Questions About Outpatient Joint Procedures and Replacements
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Here’s a secret you may be surprised to learn — doctors and nurses want you to ask questions! At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center in Davenport, healthcare providers encourage patients to tell them what’s on their mind. That’s because they understand that a good surgical experience starts with exceptional communication. […]
Medicare and Medicaid: Unlocking the Mystery
Submitted by Richard M. Roller of Pearson Bollman Law Medicare and Medicaid have long been a mystery to many consumers. In fact, they can baffle and confuse even some of the smartest citizens. You might have thought, “I don’t need to worry about this right now.” However, it is never too early to gain a […]
Sleep Is Key To Helping Teens Recharge For Success In School
Here’s eye-opening news: for most teens, one of the best ways to find success in school is to get enough sleep. When well-rested, teens are more likely to be healthy, energetic, and have a positive attitude toward life in general — helping them be their best and do their best in school and at home. […]
OCTOBER IS AUDIOLOGY AWARENESS MONTH: How’s Your Hearing?
By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Hearing loss is the third-most-common physical condition behind arthritis and heart disease. Approximately 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. While age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss, you may be surprised to know that over half of Americans with hearing loss are under the age of […]
Simply Vein – Simple Relief for Varicose Veins and Venous Insufficiency
Venous issues, such as spider veins and varicose veins, afflict a great deal of people. Although venous insufficiency is rarely dangerous, it does cause a great deal of discomfort. Many of those who suffer with these progressive conditions have chosen to simply cope with the discomfort venous insufficiency causes. Maybe you just don’t wear shorts […]
Modernization Project at Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Enhances Outpatient Experience
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals. It was not uncommon to wait weeks for an appointment, and patients often spent several days in recovery. Thanks to medical advancements, today’s procedures, ranging from tonsillectomies and ear tubes to hip and knee replacements, can […]
Where Did the Summer Go?
By Marci Droll-Durian Summer seems to be full of so many activities, and the weeks and months fly by! It seems like we were just honoring our loved ones who passed on Memorial Day Weekend just a short time ago, and now we enter into the end of the summer as we celebrate Labor Day […]
Investments in Your Health
By Heather Kiddoo Whether through economics class or life experience, most of us understand the concept of compounding interest: that a penny invested today will grow at an exponential rate over time. It is for this reason that we are all encouraged to stash those dollars away while in our 20s, so that by the […]
Make Sure Your Wishes Are Carried Out
Submitted by Pearson Bollman Law The importance of making end-of-life preparations cannot be stressed enough. Many put off making these plans, thinking there is always time. The sad reality is that none of us are guaranteed time. Others may be bothered by the thought of death itself and allow this to paralyze them when it […]