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Resilience & Reform Needed to Guard Healthcare Supply Chains
2025-04-04 17:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Medical device shortages are becoming an increasingly urgent issue, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), particularly in paediatrics, where specialised equipment for neonatal and young patients is vital.These shortages expose significant vulnerabilities in the supply chain, risking the safety and care of patients who rely on devices such as ventilators, hemodialysis catheters and tracheostomy tubes.As the US lags behind global counterparts in addressing these supply challenges, the pressure to reform and strengthen resilience has never been greater.Critical challenges in paediatric medical device shortagesPaediatric patients face unique risks during medical device shortages. They require devices specifically designed for smaller, fragile bodies, making adult-sized alternatives unsuitable and often dangerous.Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and children requiring long-term interventions are among those most affected. A lack of appropriately-sized equipment forces... [ more ]
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Hernia surgery: what you need to know - Inova Newsroom
2025-04-04 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Michael G. Svestka, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in hernia surgery at Inova. His practice focuses on complex hernia repairs, and he is a high-volume abdominal wall reconstruction specialist with experience in both open and minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical approaches. He sees patients in the office at Fairfax, Virginia.There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to hernias what they are, how they happen and what options are available to fix them. Here are answers to a few of the most common questions patients ask about hernias and hernia surgery.What do people misunderstand about hernias?Many people dont know what a hernia is. A hernia is a hole (where there shouldnt be a hole) in the muscles and connective tissue that make up the abdominal wall. Some hernias can become dangerous if the intestines become trapped, which can lead to an emergency. However, not all hernias need to be fixed. In certain cases, its better to monitor the he... [ more ]
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Neck Exercises and Stretches for a Herniated Disc
2025-04-04 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root.Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be extremely painful. Theyre most common in middle-aged adults and are often caused when too much pressure is applied to an otherwise healthy spine. If a disc herniates in the neck or upper spine, it can cause pain to radiate down your:shoulder armhandThis pain is called cervical radiculopathy, also referred to as a pinched nerve.Most doctors recommend conservative treatments, such as pain medication, rest, and physical therapy, before considering surgery for a herniated disc.This article reviews exercises and stretches that may improve neck pain caused by a herniated disc, as well as exercises to avoid. A note of caution: Talk with a doctor about your injury and your treatment options before attempting these exercises.Learn more about about herniated disks here, including symptoms, causes, diagn... [ more ]
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