by Kamaron McNair If you find yourself having surgery in Tampa, Florida, Chabely Rodriguez’s face may be one of the last ones you see before you go under anesthesia. The 28-year-old is a certified anesthesiologist assistant, which means she helps doctors keep patients comfortable and sedated when they have surgery or other medical procedures done.Continue reading “28-year-old took out $200,000 in student loans for grad school—and paid everything off in 2 years: ‘It was worth it’”
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5 Notable Museums Opening in 2024 and Beyond
Plan now to see these impressive institutions across the U.S. by Robert Annis Museum fans take note: Several impressive institutions are on schedule to open in the near future. And some dramatic renovations are also in the works (hint: History buffs will be happy). The following options cover a range of interests, but all promise toContinue reading “5 Notable Museums Opening in 2024 and Beyond”
History Lesson Tuesdays: 1877 Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph.
Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a way to record and play back sound. Edison stumbled on one of his great inventions—the phonograph—while working on a way to record telephone communication at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. His work led him to experiment with a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder, which, to hisContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1877 Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph.”
Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems
From floaters and flashes to dryness and sharp pain — know what symptoms may signal a bigger problem by Jessica Migala, AARP You may think that recent changes in your vision are just another sign you’re getting older. That may not be so. Although nearly half the people who struggle with a visual disability areContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems”
Have You Heard of Visable Phone Service?
by Rachel Hartman Visible vs. Verizon Cell Phone Plans Verizon is one of the three major wireless carriers operating within the U.S., and Visible runs on its network. Verizon owns Visible, and while the two have the same towers and a similar amount of coverage, there are distinctions between them. First, they offer different cellContinue reading “Have You Heard of Visable Phone Service?”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Story of David David founded a multimillion-dollar brokerage firm, managed 75 employees, and was happily married. At age 39, David was prescribed opioids to manage pain from several knee surgeries. Although David had a history of excessive alcohol use and cocaine use and had even completed treatment for substance use, he wasn’t awareContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
Healthcare Mondays: 10 Symptoms of Heart Failure That Can Be Easy to Miss
Some people don’t notice early signs at all by Korin Miller It’s hard to fathom that heart failure could potentially happen to you or someone you love, but the serious condition is more common than you might realize: About 6.2 million Americans have heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why it’s soContinue reading “Healthcare Mondays: 10 Symptoms of Heart Failure That Can Be Easy to Miss”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Horse tranquilizer crops up in overdose deaths around US.
by Rachael Rettner It’s often found mixed with opioids, including heroin or fentanyl. A horse tranquilizer drug often found mixed with opioids is increasingly involved in overdose deaths in some U.S. states. The drug, called xylazine, is a sedative used in veterinary medicine, and it is not approved for use in humans. Recently, the tranquilizer began poppingContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Horse tranquilizer crops up in overdose deaths around US.”
Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns
by Yasemin Saplakoglu More than 87,200 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses, primarily related to opioids, between September 2019 and September 2020. U.S. overdose deaths surged during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 87,200 people in theContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: US drug overdose deaths surged during COVID-19 lockdowns”
The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students
by The Good Men Project/Prakash Neupane In order to provide support and create a culture of respect and inclusion, colleges and universities must be proactive and intentional in their efforts. The rise of social problems among college students is a growing concern in today’s society. College is often seen as a time for personal growthContinue reading “The Rise of Social Problems Among College Students”
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