Treating Kidney Disease Vs. Kidney Cancer: Why Treatment Options Are Not All the Same
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1 May 2019
There is kidney disease, where kidneys cease to function properly, and there is cancer of one or both kidneys, which can be more lethal than kidney disease. Some overlap occurs in terms of treatment options, but the treatments for both of these kidney health problems are not the same any more than the conditions are. The differences and the treatment options are as follows.
Kidney Disease and Treatments
Kidney disease is a medical condition whereby both of the kidneys begin to fail.
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Millennials Are Not As Healthy As The Previous Generation
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1 May 2019
The millennial generation is made up of those who were born between the years 1981 through 1996. This means they range in ages from 23 to 38. While they are younger than those in Generation X, it might be surprising to find out that they are not as healthy as the previous generation. In fact, more millennials struggle with certain chronic conditions that those in Generation X may not. Some of the conditions they struggle with include:
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3 Mistakes to Avoid When You're Doing Physical Therapy
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1 May 2019
If you have undergone surgery for a knee repair, hip replacement, sports injury, or shoulder injury, you will most likely have to complete physical therapy. Following surgery, physical therapy plays a very important role in your recovery and will help restore your mobility, range of motion, and strength. While you may do a little bit of work with a physical therapist in the hospital after surgery, you most likely will not begin physical therapy in earnest until your surgeon clears you and refers you to a physical therapist.
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How a Patient Advocate Can Help Your Elderly Loved One
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1 May 2019
When your elderly loved one is having a difficult time making decisions for himself or herself, you may find it advantageous to hire someone who can act as a patient advocate. A patient advocate will help a patient through all the stages of receiving care, including finding doctors and deciding on the best treatments.
The Role of an Advocate
A patient advocate allows your loved one to receive more from his or her doctor's visits.
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