Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 21 January 2016

You care for your child, and you want to do everything you can to keep your child safe from things like concussions. This guide will show you how to protect your child and some of the warning signs associated with a concussion.   Signs Related To A Concussion A parent should always be cautious (this does not mean that you should be overprotective) because concussions are common enough to cause you concern, in fact, around 2. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 January 2016

The mortality rate among pregnant women is far less than it was 100 years ago with cardiac arrest now affecting fewer than one in 20,000 pregnant women. But while it's not something you want to think about, cardiac arrest in pregnancy still occurs. When it does occur, it often happens during labor and delivery. Delivering CPR immediately after a woman falls unconscious and has no palpable pulse in the carotid or femoral artery improves the survival rates and neurologic outcomes for mother and baby both. [Read More]

Posted on: 5 January 2016

When you are pregnant, it is crucial that you do everything you can to maintain good health: take the right vitamins, eat a balanced diet, exercise, etc. In addition to all these things, a prenatal massage is also an important step you can take to keep your body (and your mind) in tip-top shape during your pregnancy. If you are hesitant or skeptical, keep reading for three reasons to get a prenatal massage. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 December 2015

If you want your health and medical practice to thrive over the years, much of it will boil down to the type of equipment that you keep it stocked with. One of the key pieces of machinery that you must invest in is the portable ultrasound machine. With this piece of equipment, you will need to learn what to consider when buying a used or refurbished model, how to maintain it, and the price range that you can expect to pay. [Read More]