You have a heart that longs to care for newborns, and you want to help, which may be one of the reasons you are thinking about becoming a neonatal nurse. One of the most important things you will be doing is sharing some helpful knowledge with the newborn’s parents regarding neonatal care. The following is a sneak peek into what you will be learning and sharing regarding brain development. Brain Development Read More»
When you decide to pursue a career as a commercial truck driver, one of the requirements that the government has for you to be able to do so is to go through an annual Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam. While this may seem like an unnecessary hoop to jump through, these medical exams are designed to protect your health as well as the safety of yourself and other people on the road with you. Read More»
If you suspect that you’re allergic to something you’ve eaten, you should seek care from your doctor so you can determine what you’re allergic to. In most cases, you will undergo a RAST test during which several, sometimes 40 or more, allergens are placed on your skin in order to gauge your reaction. However, you probably won’t want to stop with this test because it can produce false positive results. For this reason, you will probably want to undergo an oral food challenge for any food allergens that the initial RAST test uncovers. Read More»