It used to be that an eye exam focused mostly on how well you could read letters on a chart. But today, eye doctors like us at 20/20 Eyecare ask about your screen use. How many hours a day do you spend on your phone? Your computer? Your tablet? These questions aren’t small talk—they’re essential…
In this episode, I’ll discuss uisng fixed-dose PCC for warfarin reversal. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Critical Care Medicine has attempted to synthesize the data available on fixed vs variable dosing of 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate for warfarin reversal in hopes to clarify the optimal dosing strategy for this indication. The analysis…
To examine the impact of fruits and vegetables on sleep quality, the researchers recruited 34 participants aged 20-49, most of whom were men (4 out of every 5). All reported sleeping 7-9 hours per night and eating 3 meals a day. The study was conducted over 201 days, during which the researchers analyzed data related…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a rapidly growing form of psychotherapy. Created in the 1980s by Stephen Hayes, it is considered one of the “third wave” psychotherapies, which include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and schema therapy. It is an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and relational frame theory (RFT). In ACT, you want to get…
Just like in so many other instances, recent studies have indicated that needle-based techniques fail for pediatric front of neck access. So you need to pick up a knife and use surgical techniques. In children <8 years old, you can’t access their airway through the cricothyroid, so you need to be able to perform a…
5 Ways to Support Your Dog’s Wellness including regular exercise, healthy foods, and a joint health supplement! This post is sponsored by Terry Naturally® Vitamins. All opinions are my own. If you’ve been around the blog for awhile, you know that I am a huge dog lover. We have always had dachshunds and still have our amazing…
In this Workplace Resilience eMag – WorkLife Nov-Dec 2018 issue featuring Mel Gibson, you’ll find expert insights and tips on how to build resilient and mentally healthy workplace culturesPublished by Workplace Mental Health Institute Source link
If you’ve ever felt itchy, irritated, and just not right down there, you’re definitely not alone. While it’s not exactly dinner table conversation, vulvar discomfort is incredibly common—and one of the lesser-known culprits is vulvar dermatitis. It sounds serious, but with the right info and a little TLC, you can get back to feeling like…
If your garden is overflowing or your local farmers market is bursting with fresh zucchini, you’re not alone! Zucchini squash is one of the most abundant and affordable vegetables of the spring and summer seasons—and lucky for us busy moms, it’s also one of the most versatile. Whether you’re trying to add more veggies to…
Pain is an important alarm system the body has to make us aware of injury. Pain is (very) complex- let’s break it down. There are various types of pain; so let’s start discussing acute vs chronic pain. Acute pain: short term; there is a stimulus causing injury to the body and that message is relayed from…