Vitamin D articles abound, and new knowledge regarding vitamin D's multiple roles in the human body is frequently released. According to new research, vitamin D is a member of letter vitamins. Injury causes skin cells to require more vitamin D. Vitamin D regulates the genes that produce cathelicidin, an antimicrobial peptide that the immune system [...]
Throughout this pandemic, our healthcare professionals never took a break. While we sat in our homes, doing our best to keep COVID-19 contained, our medical professionals expended unbelievable energy, working overtime, day in and day out, helping people heal. These selfless heroes in scrubs put themselves at risk every millisecond of their workday, when nearly [...]
According to a report published in the British Medical Journal three years ago, medical malpractice was, at the time, the third leading cause of death in the US. Add to that the over 1 million medical malpractice injury cases we see yearly, and you might glimpse how staggering the reality actually is. Let’s explore what [...]
As Hurricane Dorian advances on our East Coast, preparations are being made as people protect and evacuate their homes. As hundreds of families flee their homes for safety, AvaCare Medical has dedicated themselves to ensuring that as many people as possible have all their medical essentials lined up for the difficult times ahead. Whether they [...]
Medical alert systems are necessary devices for many patients. A medical alert system does exactly what its name implies - it alerts caregivers when a patient is in need of medical assistance. This is particularly important for people who might not be able to raise the alarm themselves if they have a medical issue. Medical [...]
Healthcare is an industry that is becoming more and more advanced. As time goes by, a lot of devices and techniques are discovered, and one of those is the In Vitro Diagnostics. As an integral part of healthcare, In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) enables the healthcare professionals to screen, diagnose, treat, monitor, and manage the diseases. [...]
The busier people become, the less time we’re able to set aside to volunteer. Still, that doesn’t mean organizations need volunteers any less than they used to. Hospitals are one type of organizations that rely on volunteers from their community to complete essential tasks. Why do hospitals depend on volunteers? Let’s count the ways... 1. [...]
Wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and oxygen pumps are all examples of durable medical equipment (DME). For a piece of medical equipment to be considered durable, it must be able to withstand extended use. Therefore, equipment and supplies that are to be disposed of after one or a few uses, such as face masks or incontinence [...]
The medical devices industry is growing, as the Baby Boomers reach retirement age and beyond, creating higher demand for walking aids and diagnostic devices. With growing needs comes the monetary means with which to fund innovative development processes and technology. As with any manufacturing techniques, there are rigid processes to follow to ensure the end [...]
The out-of-pocket costs of medical care, from appointments to products to medication, can add up alarmingly fast. Even those who have health insurance still need to pay out of pocket, and as such must deal with unpredictable bills in their daily life. Reducing these medical costs is critical, and it can be done. From comparing [...]
