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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…)

England and Wales is the best place in Europe to undergo a heart surgery according to a recent report of the European cardiology societies. Both places reported the lowest number of deaths than elsewhere in Europe.

The report which was published by The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, is the latest data collected from 23 European countries. (more…)

Have you ever felt the diagnoses for you is less accurate? Consider seeking opinions from other doctors. Although it will cost you more money, but you can make comparisons in order to get the best diagnostic result.

“Patients tend to simply accept the diagnosis of doctors, whereas the diagnosis is not always right,” said Trisha Torrey, author of ’10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes’. (more…)