Soaring costs and complex insurance policies often make the US healthcare system inaccessible to populations in the US living with limited means, a group that includes undocumented immigrant workers, the homeless population, individuals living below the poverty line, or some residents of low-income neighborhoods. These populations have a much harder time securing proper medical care...
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Healthcare and health insurance are complicated and often confusing. The challenges can be even worse for immigrants who often face a language barrier. Case managers can make these challenges less intimidating and advocate for the best medical care for their patients and families. They can help in many ways, but here are three things a...
The hantavirus has recently crept its way into the San Diego area. The virus, spread by mice, is currently incurable. Doctors also often misdiagnose the virus, as early-stage symptoms are similar to the flu. As a result, the number of deaths from the hantavirus has grown in the US over the last few years. Here’s...
It’s no secret that healthcare in the US is costly. Total health care expenditure in the United States is about ten times higher compared to Mexico, according to 2017 data published by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). This poses a problem for lower-income families and immigrants who may not have the resources...
The eye masks for sleep are a great help to get some good quality sleep time for those times when we can’t easily sleep. I cannot vouch for more for most of these highly affordable bedside accessories and wished I had known and used them a lot earlier. They probably would have saved me a...
If a woman is considering an ovulation prediction test, it is advisable to avoid taking liquids in large quantities during those days. If you are following a pharmacological treatment, you should consult your doctor to determine if it could alter the results. Estrogens and progesterone, present in some birth control pills and hormone therapies, are...
Are you worried because you have gynecomastia? Was gynecomastia diagnosed by the specialist or is it a personal idea for the reason that you have breasts? Well, it is very important to be completely sure that you have true gynecomastia and no pseudogynecomastia because the causes as well as treatments of each of these pathologies...
Body inflammation is linked to the onset of many diseases and conditions. Many people are confused about the subject of inflammation. It is beneficial to understand what this condition means when it comes to maintaining health. The type of body inflammation that is known to cause certain types of diseases centers on the cellular structure...
Having a differently abled person at home can be a challenge for all, the person and the others staying with them. Of course, there is one certain thing that you will have to keep in mind if you have someone at home who is differently abled. And it is none other than the fact that...