Testing, Testing 123: Phlebotomy Basics

Misinformation Body Contouring Patients Often Need Corrected

31 March 2019

Achieving your ideal look can be extremely challenging, and some people will find that it may not be possible without professional treatments. Misinformation about cosmetic procedures can further mislead individuals as they are working to achieve their desired body shape. Myth: Body Contouring Always Involves Surgery There are many different types of body contouring that can be used, and many patients will find that surgery may not always be necessary. For example, depending on the area and amount of the fat that is needing to be removed, it may be possible to use laser or ultrasound procedures to achieve the desired shape.

All About The Immigration Medical Exam

31 March 2019

There are a lot of hoops to jump through in order to immigrate to the US. However, those hoops will be worth it once you get through them and finally end up with your immigration papers. Knowing you are a legal citizen will take a load off of your shoulders. One of the things that you are going to need to go through as a part of the entire process will be to have an immigration medical exam.

4 Facts About The BRCA Gene Mutation And Breast Cancer

29 March 2019

Your genes are your body's blueprints, inherited from your biological parents. Those genes hold the information that determines many of your body's features like your hair, eye, and skin color. But they're also responsible for instructing your body's cells how to function. There are two genes in particular, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that might pose a risk of breast cancer for women. Here are four important facts to understand about these genes.

Why Your Perception During Qualitative Testing Matters

29 March 2019

Mask and respirator fit testing can take two forms. One is qualitative (often used for masks that cover the nose and mouth), and the other is quantitative (for masks that cover the full face). Occasionally you may do a test for the other type of mask (e.g. qualitative for full-face masks), but usually, the qualitative evaluation is for the partial ones. Because the qualitative test is essentially subjective — you wear the mask and then indicate if you can smell, taste, or sense contaminants — you may wonder why it should be done instead of quantitative testing, which looks at the measure of actual contaminant particles breaching the mask.

Physical Therapy Can Be A Helpful Tool When You Break Your Leg

29 March 2019

When you break your leg badly enough that you have to have surgery on it in order to make sure that it heals right, one of the things that your orthopedic surgeon is going to do is make sure that you have physical therapy, both after the surgery and then again after you get your cast off for good. There are different reasons that you will need to have physical therapy at the times that you do.

Making Yourself Feel Good After Divorce: Options For The Ladies

29 March 2019

When you have recently been through a divorce, it is understandable that you might not feel quite like yourself. You might even feel down in the dumps and just generally unhappy with yourself and everything about your life. These are all completely understandable feelings. Divorce can be difficult and traumatic. However, if you are ready to start feeling good about yourself and your life again, you may be wondering where you can and should start.

Home Health Care Aides Help Elderly People Who Suffer From Loneliness

28 March 2019

Aging has a nasty way of causing loneliness and may be a serious issue with your parent. Even though you visit them as often as possible, you see more and more symptoms of loneliness and depression in their lives. Thankfully, a home health care professional may help here. Aging May Cause An Increase in Loneliness Every day, you stop by your elderly parent's home to talk to them and keep them entertained and safe from boredom and loneliness.

Formal Training Requirements For Becoming A Licensed Home Daycare Provider

28 March 2019

Though each state has its own specific licensing requirements for home daycare providers, there is a diverse collection of formal training everyone choosing this career option should complete. For example, all daycare providers should at a minimum complete each of the following: pediatric first aid certification pediatric CPR certification a high school diploma or GED certification college-level early childhood development courses In addition, to obtain a license to operate a daycare from your local county, you will also likely be required to get fingerprinted at your local police department, have a physical and TB screening done by your family doctor, and have an inspection of your home or daycare center's location completed by the local Department of Social Services.