Ask some people what they consider to be most scary, and many will answer that dying suddenly, without warning, is one of the scariest thoughts to have. Brain aneurysms that rupture are often associated with this kind of loss of life, but many people do not know a lot about this condition. Unfortunately, much of what people believe about aneurysms in the brain is simply untrue. Take a look at some of the most common myths about brain aneurysms and the actual truths you should know.
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Skin cancer is a scary thing. Many people don't give it a second thought, going about their day blissfully unaware of the damage that can be caused by prolonged, unprotected exposure to UV radiation from the sun. But, once skin cancer has developed, it is very important to protect yourself from any future problems. Some proactive steps can help to reduce your chance of getting it again after you have beaten it the first time!
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After you have suffered a spinal cord injury, one of the most terrible possible effects is that you may struggle to breathe. Where the injury occurs on the spinal cord will impact the extent that it will affect your ability to breathe. If you are struggling to breathe, you might experience a limited recovery through a spine rehabilitation program.
The Location of the Injury
If you suffer an injury above the C3, your diaphragm will not work at all and you will not be able to breathe.
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Each year, patients account for close to 140 million medical emergency visits. These visits generally happen in the form of either an emergency room visit or an urgent care visit. While the emergency room is most people's go-to, it might be more worth your while to visit an urgent care facility. With this in mind, you really owe it to yourself to look into urgent care centers that take walk-ins so that you can address any sort of emergency medical need that you come across.
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Diabetes increases your risk of eye disease. It's important to have regular eye exams when you have diabetes so the eye doctor can monitor the progression of your disease and provide treatment before you've had too much vision loss. It's sometimes possible to reverse vision problems caused by diabetes, but at the least, treatment can often slow the progression of vision loss so you retain your eyesight longer. Here are some diabetic eye treatments your doctor might recommend.
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