Medical negligence is also known as both clinical negligence and medical malpractice, and it refers to cases in which a medical professional has failed in his or her duty of care towards a patient, or, in layman’s terms, makes a mistake which has a negative impact on the patient. Recently cited as the 6th largest single cause of death in the United States, it is clearly a widespread problem. Obviously, it is not in the best interests of your doctor or nurse to make a mistake, and they are usually known for their outstanding dedication to patient service, incorporating the best methods of health care with the friendliest bedside manner. But mistakes, as in any other area of life, do happen – ...
Health Matters: The Ultimate Guide to Primary Care
Are you a parent who wants to ensure the health and physical wellness of your children? Are you having problems thinking where to begin and where to look for reliable professional help? Are you worried about accidents? If you have these questions, then you need to know the basics of acquiring primary care. But first of all, you might just want to know a few important factors about this particular aspect of health care. First of all, when we talk about primary care, it covers the most basic health care needs of every individual. However, it would only be referred to as primary care if it is done by a trained or professional medical specialist. The services provided by a nurse or any ...
The Lure of Dubai Shopping Festival
Every year, from mid January to mid February, the level of shopping goes several notches higher in Dubai, thanks to the Dubai Shopping Festival. The Dubai Shopping Festival is a government-led initiative launched in 1996 to revitalize Dubai’s retail trade. To say that the initiative was a hit would be an understatement, as the DSF is now one of the most famous and sought-after shopping festivals all over the world. Proof of this is the more than 3 million people who troop to Dubai each year to take part in the festival. Attending the festival is like hitting two birds with one stone – aside from the endless shopping spree, you would also be treated to an extravagant opening ceremony, ...
Cosmetology and You
Cosmetology continuing education classes are necessary to receive license renewals in cosmetology. Cosmetology involves providing beauty treatments to females and males of all ages. It covers various subjects such as skin treatments, dying, pedicure, hair styling, hair removal, manicures and makeup. Those who work in the cosmetology industry previously obtained a degree in cosmetology, but all cosmetologists must take continuing education courses, like the courses offered at State Continuing Education, Inc., offer to maintain their professional cosmetology standing and keep a good reputation with their clients. Most beauty schools indicate that even though not all states require continuing ...
Items that Will Make Walking Comfortable
They say women today tend to become either a bag addict or shoe fiend. Women easy fall in love with beautiful items and develop that urge to purchase whatever it is that has taken their fancy without a care in the world. Sometimes, this addiction can make you hoard pairs and pairs of shoes and you’d just realized that you have more than enough pairs to compete with Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection! It might sound irrational for some, but buying beautiful items even with those ridiculous price tags can bring a sense of euphoria to a shoe or bag addict. A lot of us women can relate to Carrie of Sex In the City and “The Girl in Green Scarf” when it comes to the feeling of shopping for our ...
Accessorize with Shawls and Bags
Choosing what to wear is a dilemma we women experience whenever there's a special event or occasion. No matter how many dresses you have in your closet, you always seem to find yourself at a lost and is most certainly confused over the kind of dress to wear for the event. Whether it’s a black tie affair or a cocktail party, your LBD might be your safest option, but you can also consider frocks that you can glam up with the right accessories. A clutch, a shawl or a scarf is the perfect match any evening wear, however, it can also break your look if you didn’t choose the right one for your outfit. Look out for ideas that can help you impress the crowd with simple accessories such as an ...
A Touch of Femininity at Your Fingertips with Girlish Nail Polish
Light and flowing summer dresses and flirty outfits are usual options for those who would like to feel a bit girly this season. But clothes aren’t the only things that women can wear to express their femininity. Finger tips clad in girlish nail polish are also great tools to add some feminine touch in any outfit. Nail trends for 2013 has featured some nice pale shades that women, and girls, of all ages can play around with this summer. Nail polish shades like Groove is in the Heart, Mermaid’s Kiss, and I’m not Edible from Deborah Lippmann are perfect for the girly types who love rosy hues. They can also explore different textures of these girly nail polish sets to give their tips a ...
Maxi Dresses for Cool and Stylish Summer Fashion
Celebrate femininity with cool and comfy maxi dresses that are perfect for the summer season. A maxi dress is characterized by its long length that covers the legs with loose and flowing fabrics and is form fitting at the top. The dress usually ends at the ankles or at floor length. These dresses exude femininity and freshness that can flatter all body types. The pencil cut skirt, shift dress and cropped pants may have dominated the fashion runways for spring and summer 2013 but these girly maxis continue to be popular options for women during the said seasons. The maxi dress can be considered as a staple in women’s closets during warm seasons. They are versatile enough to be worn on the ...
The Cost of Beauty (Infographic)
Different folks, different strokes. Different ages, different problem stages. :) Here's a look at how women spend on to keep their beauty. Source: WomensPersonalFinance.net ...
Food for Healthy Skin
The Future of Meat
It is the type of headline people might have laughed at in the past, but now it doesn’t seem so impossible. The United Nations announced the technology to grow synthetic meat will be available within the next half-century. This will eventually mean meat can be grown and eaten without harming animals or destroying livestock in the process. Wait a minute. Relax. No one’s going to make you turn into Charlton Heston, holding onto meat and saying “You’ll pry this from my cold, dead hands.” This is not an anti-meat crusade. What is being discussed is just the technology to grow and process meat that tastes like the real thing without coming from a ranch. This has been discussed for a ...
Problems Associated With Big Breasts And When To Consider Female Breast Reduction
Although most magazines, television shows and other forms of social entertainment portray big breasts as being great assets, they fail to mention and point out the problems associated with them. This means that most women with low self-esteem due to their small breasts become more and more interested in breast augmentation. There are thus an increased number of women with double D's. Big breasts are associated with a couple of health problems some which may necessitate the consideration of female breast reduction . The major health problem associated with big and heavy breasts is the pain associated with them. The pain does not seem to fade even if one uses a well-fitting and supportive ...
HIIT – Do it Anywhere Workout
Higher, faster, better, stronger… I guess man will always want to push himself to the limit and try things which will enhance his physique. Whether it’s human nature or just me, I know for a fact that after having accomplished one thing, I always want to step up and dip my fingers into the next better thing. Awhile back, I dabbled in Interval Training, and loved every bit of it. That's like jogging for 2 minutes then walking the next. I seemed to thrive on those short workouts, and was keeping me fit which delighted me like a kid in a toy store. The fact that these exercises paid off has motivated me to go a step up in the fitness ladder and try out the next higher level- High Intensity ...
How do Kidneys Function?
Every internal organ is extremely important that requires a person to take care of them by following some doctor’s advice, medications, having a healthy diet and regular exercise. Among these organs, kidneys play a crucial role in making sure that the blood circulating around the body is free from any bad bacteria, waste products and other harmful substances. On a daily basis, about 20 percent of the blood passes through the kidneys to clean it purposely. And there are 2 quarts of waste products that are being sifted from the blood prior it is allowed to return to usual circulation. Some people tend to neglect to take good care of their kidneys because they are not fully educated about the ...
