Hospitals that has closed windows are known to increase a patient’s risk for infection, according to new research. British scientists uses carbon dioxide as a tracer gas when doing this experiment. They found out whether the infection will spread at a hospital with a room that usually contains up to 30 beds in one room. (more…)
Making an appointment with your doctor should be done on the right day. Because if you do not make the right choice, the appointment might even be canceled due to your own mistakes. So when actually are the worst day to see a doctor? (more…)
In the year 1881, the first modern wheelchair was unveiled in Europe. Since then, people with walking disabilities have found hope. Even if they would not be able to walk again, they would be able to take mobility through the use of the simple machine. Basically, wheelchairs are machines simple seating furniture that is attached to a pair of wheels to facilitate mobility.
In the 20th century, more initiatives were done to be able to further contribute to the development of wheelchairs. In 1918, the pioneering motorized wheelchairs were developed. Following that, in 1933 miner Herbert Everest and his engineer friend Harry Jennings Sr built wheelchairs for their own use. Mr Everest was paralyzed in a mining facility accident. (more…)
Sometimes feeling of awkward, reluctant or fear, appears when you consult with your doctor. Especially when the doctor asks about habits and lifestyle in detail.
This habit made many patients often do not provide health information about themselves in full or tend to cover it. In fact, health information from you as a patient is very important for doctors to diagnose health complaints properly. (more…)
A survey shows that women are two times more afraid to go to the dentist than men. But then the dentist is a doctor which is most feared by people.
According to BBC News, this research survey found that 19 percent of women experience extreme anxiety when they are in a dentist’s waiting room, compared with men who are only 10 percent. The survey was conducted in England, Wales and Ireland, involving more than 11,300 people which were interviewed and 6,469 adults which were examined. (more…)
