Don't Be Afraid of Colorectal Cancer Screening
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
What about colorectal screening? Is the unpleasant prospect of having a colonoscopy or some other equally disagreeable procedure really worth it? For many of us, the answer is “yes”.
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Talking Again With the Help of a Communication Device
More than two million Americans cannot use natural speech. If their impairment is due to stroke or other disease, they may be able to speak again with the use of a communication device. Learn if you or your loved one is a good candidate for one of these devices.
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Colon Cancer: Common and Curable
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but it is also one of the most curable kinds of cancer—learn more about how early detection can save your life.
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Faith, Prayer, and Healing
In cultures all around the world, spirituality has historically played a large and very important role in healing. In today’s science-based, technological world, these practices now fall into the category of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). But how large a role does prayer still play in today’s world?
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Lou Gherig's Disease
Condition Fact Sheet
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive nervous system disorder. It gradually destroys the nerves responsible for muscle movement. Over time, ALS leads to total paralysis of muscle movement, including respiration.
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Low-Sodium Diet
Health and Wellness
A low-sodium diet restricts the amount of sodium (salt) in your diet. On this diet, you should aim to consume no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day. This is the amount in about one teaspoon of table salt.
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Preventing Errors and Infections During Surgery: Steps for Hospital Staff and Patients
Hospitals follow safety and quality measures that are set by government organizations, researchers, and expert panels. These measures require hospitals to adopt safety techniques and procedures; report on how well they are implementing these procedures; and regularly train hospital staff. Here are some measures that the hospital staff will take to prevent surgical errors and infection during your hospital stay and surgery.
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