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  • Pop Quiz! Kiss Chapped Lips Goodbye This Winter

    Pop Quiz! Kiss Chapped Lips Goodbye This Winter

    The winter season is brutal on our lips, no matter where in the country we live. While the Sunshine State does not see the cold and snow of the states to the north, it does get colder and much drier than other times of year; both are bad news for your lips. Add in travel,…

  • Adapting to Changing Needs

    Adapting to Changing Needs

    Florida Southern College Adds Nursing Master’s Program in Mental Health by REBEKAH PIERCE Florida Southern College is flipping the script and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health.  With mental health problems becoming more prevalent (a report in JAMA Health Forum noted that 38% more people are receiving mental health treatment now than in 2020), it’s…

  • Future-Proofing Health Care

    Future-Proofing Health Care

    Area Facilities Using Strategic Recruitment and Retention Tactics to Head Off Shortages by REBEKAH PIERCE In a world where many workers are deemed “essential,” healthcare workers stand out as pillars of our communities — perhaps the most essential of all. Yet, despite soaring demand, the healthcare industry faces a significant and growing shortage of professionals.…

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  • Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Mesenteric ischemia is a not very common cause of abdominal pain and occurs typically in smokers and patients who have other stigmata of peripheral arterial disease.  This can be acute or chronic mesenteric ischemia and happens due to atherosclerotic disease of blood vessels of the intestines resulting in inadequate blood supply to the bowels. This…

  • Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    The eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, allowing us to see and experience the world around us. It is crucial to prioritize eye safety to prevent any potential injuries or long-term damage. In this article, we will explore various safety measures and practices that can help protect and prioritize your…

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its presentation, and risk factors. This month, we’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment. How Can It Be Diagnosed This can be done with the help of an ultrasound, a painless, safe test that does not involve any radiation. If confirmed and found…

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