Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, healthcare is undergoing a digital transformation, with telemedicine leading the charge. Virtual doctor visits have moved from being a convenient alternative to becoming an essential component of modern healthcare delivery. For many patients, the ability to connect with qualified healthcare providers from the comfort of home has changed how they…
Fire Ant Bites Fire ant bites resemble pimples on the skin. Fire ants will bite and release formic acid into the skin which causes the reaction. The size of the bite can be from approximately 1 millimeter to 5 millimeters. What does a fire ant bite feel like? Fire ants are usually present in a…
What is Poison Ivy? Poison ivy causes a rash that is itchy and red. The rash can persist for around 2 weeks. It develops after physical contact with a poison ivy vine. What causes poison ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that contains an oil called urushiol which many people are allergic to. Poison oak…
What Diseases Do Mosquitos Carry? Mosquitos carry several diseases that can be caused from viruses or parasites. They can transmit diseases to humans and other animals. The severity of illness depends on the disease. Diseases that mosquitos carry include the following: West Nile Virus The virus can range anywhere from moderate to severe. It has…
What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac remodeling results in changes to the atria that eventually cause the change of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation typically occurs when an initiating trigger excites an ectopic focus in the atria, this allows for an unsynchronized firing of electrical impulses which causes fibrillation of…
If I am allergic to bananas am I allergic to Latex? A latex allergy means that you are allergic to natural rubber latex, which is made up of the sap from rubber trees. You typically will not have a reaction until you have had repeated contact with items that contain latex, which is most commonly…
What does a poison oak rash look like? Poison oak rashes look identical to poison ivy rashes because they both produce the same kind of oil, called urushiol, that many people are allergic to. It is contact with this oil that produces the itchy rash. There is no way to tell the difference between the…
What is a Herniated Disk? A herniated disk occurs when the ‘cushions’ (intervertebral disks) between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) weaken or tear. This causes the inside of the ‘cushion’ to budge (herniate) out of normal position. When the bulge occurs, this may cause a range of nerve-related signs and symptoms if surrounding nerves…
