Category: Healthcare Facts
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10 Examples of Outdated Heart Health Advice
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Cardiovascular diseases are a top cause of death worldwide. Health guidelines have changed as medical research has advanced our understanding of risk factors, like smoking. Staying updated on current research helps people make informed decisions about heart health and adopt practices to prevent heart disease and support long-term cardiovascular well-being.
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Top Ten Health Conditions That Are Easily Misdiagnosed
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An accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of medicine and the basis for any treatment. Nonetheless, a misdiagnosis can happen to any clinician due to a variety of issues, including overlapping symptoms or referencing an incomplete medical history. Let’s look at a quick case study to consider the challenges and potential…
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Top 10 Medical Myths: What Your Patients Should Know
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How many of the following myths have you been told and retold throughout the years, only to discover that they’ve long been disproved? Misinformation, which involves spreading false or inaccurate information (often due to misunderstandings, misinterpretations, or incomplete knowledge), can lead to unnecessary patient anxiety, potential treatment delays, and poor…
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10 Famous Women with Heart Conditions
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A silent predator, heart disease transcends fame, wealth, and influence. It stealthily claims lives, especially among women, with alarming frequency worldwide. From Hollywood icons to political leaders, the faces of heart disease are diverse, yet they share a common thread of vulnerability and resilience. Let’s take a moment to learn more…
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The Top 10 Scariest Medical Diagnoses Throughout History
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Navigating the spooky realm of viruses and bacteria can be hair-raising! While many of these conditions have become at least treatable, if not curable, many of them still scare even the bravest souls. Join us on this spine-tingling journey as we uncover history’s top ten scariest medical diagnoses! The Black…
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What Is Intersectional Healthcare and Why Is It Important?
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Today we’re discussing the concept of intersectionality and how the intricate interplay of diverse identities impacts an individual’s experiences, and the need for clinicians and caregivers to recognize and acknowledge each patient’s identity to provide the best possible healthcare outcome.
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The Top 10 Medical Advances in History
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Explore the Top 10 Medical Advances in History that have transformed healthcare and significantly improved global life expectancy. Key innovations include antibiotics, discovered by Alexander Fleming, which revolutionized infection treatment, and insulin, which has turned diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable condition. The development of vaccines has eradicated…
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How the Gig Economy Changed the Future of Healthcare in the US
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Curious about becoming a traveling nurse, doctor, or other healthcare worker? In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re exploring some of the pros and cons of the gig economy and its effect on healthcare. Introduction Established as an easy and flexible way to add a little extra income during the…
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The Science of Love: How our bodies help determine attraction and commitment
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Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re taking a look at the biological processes that help us fall in love (actually), including hormones, pheromones, and how our senses help us decide who we’re attracted to.
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Strange Medicine: Spooky, Weird, and Dark Tales from Medical History
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Oh, the thrills and fears of being a med student! Not only do you have to go through all the blood, sweat, and tears involved in getting through med school (literally), you also have to prepare for all kinds of situations, including some strange medical stories during practice. So yes,…
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A Lighthearted History of Doctors’ Day
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Doctors’ Day is today, March 30! There’s never been a better time to celebrate the hard work, dedication and selflessness of doctors—and all health professionals, for that matter—around the world. Today, in honor of physicians and clinicians everywhere, let’s take a moment to look back at the (somewhat humorous) history…
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The Flu Vaccine, Explained
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It’s flu season! Here’s a quick primer from Osmosis on all things related to the flu season: what influenza is and how it spreads, and why you should get vaccinated if you haven’t already. What is the flu? Influenza, or simply the flu, is caused by the influenza virus. Almost everyone has…