For adults who live with the health complications associated with HIV, the variety of treatment options can be quite overwhelming. With many medications and treatment options offered by your healthcare team, it is easy to become confused in what HIV treatments should be used and at what time in the progression of your immunodeficiency disorder. ...
In my time as an RN caring for patients in and out of the hospital as they struggled with battling cancer, a common comment I heard time and again was, ‘I have no choice, there isn’t any option..” Usually followed by a sigh of defeat as they give up trying to maintain control over their ...
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night gasping for air, and a sneaking suspicion that you have…stopped breathing in your sleep? Not only can identifying and diagnosing nighttime breathing and respiratory problems be scary, it can be one of the most frustrating things you’ll ever attempt–because many of your symptoms are ...
Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia within the medical field, is not a disease but may be the symptom of a disease or of a health complication. With over 74% of institutionalized older adults suffering from Xerostomia the impact on dental hygiene and understanding the symptoms and causes of the condition is a critical component ...
