Chemodenervation involves the use of chemical agents to temporarily or permanently block nerve signals, paralyzing the targeted muscles. The most commonly known chemical agent is botulinum toxin (Botox), which is typically used for cosmetic purposes. It is also...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), which was just held on August 31, is an annual global event dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, promoting prevention, and advocating for treatment and support services. Overdose is a serious public health issue...
Neck and back pain are a common problem in the US. According to a 2019 study by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics, 39.0% of adults reported experiencing back pain in the last 3 months [1]. Back pain can be treated with a variety of methods, from...
Standing on the cusp of my final nursing semester, I felt uncertainty. Unlike my classmates, their futures neatly mapped out with dream hospital placements, I had no clear path. My previous clinical internships, while valuable in direct patient care, hadn’t...
“I am a better person when I have a tan!” We’ve all seen this meme on various social media sites and some of us may have used it as a clever way to suggest taking a vacation. Is there medical truth behind this too? Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is a...
