Daily Archives February 1, 2017

Modern medicine is an amazing thing. At one point in time, a simple infection was the equivalent of a death sentence. When you’re doctors told you that you had diabetes, you were doomed to a short and painful life, often losing limbs before dying a terrible death. But thanks to medical advancements like antibiotics and insulin, these illnesses aren’t as debilitating.


Another such medical advancement that has transformed the way medical professionals operate is the availability of diagnostic imaging with MRI scans. Before the development of MRI radiology, doctors had to physically open a patient up to get a view of the organs or tissue or bone that was problemat

Continuous positive airway pressure treatment, commonly known as cpap, is the most familiar treatment there is right now for sleep apnea. It consists of a mask or nose piece that is connected to a small machine which delivers a steady, constant stream of air pressure into the air ways. Cpap supplies can usually be found in medical supply stores, or even online. Stores that sell home medical equipment generally carry all cpap supplies in addition to home oxygen systems, and much more in the way of medical supplies that can be used at home to make individuals comfortable without having to be admitted to a hospital.

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