We often hear people say that life is short (tell that to a teenager sitting in a calculus class). What are some of the other admonishments to not let life slip away unappreciated? Live for today. Seize the day. Stop and smell the roses. Eat,…
There is a standard recommendation that no more than 30 minutes should pass between when the medical staff member notes that an obstetrical emergency exists to the first incision of a cesarean section. That sounds doable, right? I mean, how much preparation could it take?…
If one lives a full life and dies in old age, life does resemble a circle. Think about it. When we are born, we are helpless—completely dependent on others for our care. Someone feeds us when we’re hungry, changes our diaper when we eliminate, and…
There are many things that are different for older people than younger people. Things such as a common cold or flu can be significantly harder to recover from as a senior citizen, and the same may be true for more significant conditions such as traumatic…
There is nothing that you would like more than to bring back your spouse, child, or parent who died after a recent car crash. As much as we wish we could help you with this, we know that we can’t undo the harm that has…
Brain damage, even mild concussions or blows to the head that don’t technically result in concussions, may be more significant than once thought, according to new studies. Recent research indicates that repeated blows to the head or one mild concussion can result in lasting changes…