Is there a quick test for Alzheimer’s? A recent study suggests Scientists are in the process of developing a more accurate blood test for the disease making it easier to diagnose, and convenient for those being tested. Typically, Alzheimer’s is diagnosed either by imaging studies of the brain, which are expensive, or spinal tap tests […]
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One of the many types of medical alert systems can boost safety and quality of life with seniors
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The thoracic area is a section of the spinal column located between the neck and the lower back. Its the section of the spine that the ribs come off of. You may hear your doctor or therapist mention this when explaining a particular diagnosis or course of treatment. But, like most terms used by medical
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A hospital stay, chronic disease, or a long lasting illness can drain all the energy out of a person, especially if they are up in age, and leave them essentially bed bound. This makes the role of the caregiver much harder, not only because all care and activities of daily living need to be done
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In anatomy, the term “proximal” refers to something that is closer to the center of the body or to the point of attachment of a limb to the body, like the shoulder to the elbow, rather than something further away. So, in general, the proximal end of a body part is closer to your trunk/core,
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Prone is a term that clinician’s use to describe a person positioned in a face down position. As the photo above shows, the prone position is common when a person thinks about getting a massage. But the prone position is also used in medical and rehab settings for other treatments and activities. During the height
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