The school year is starting, bringing with it many changes and new experiences for young children. Emergency care doctors like Dr. Josyann Abisaab know this is a vital time to go over safety rules regarding transportation and play. The National Safety Council recently released a back-to-school safety checklist for parents…
No one wants to be in a position in which they have to go to the emergency room, but each year 135m+ Americans do end up making a visit. Given this large number, it is probably worth reading up on some tips on how to make an emergency room visit…
Perhaps somewhat frightening to hear is that Americans incur 6,000+ snakebites every year. The good news is that according to The American Family Physician, fewer than 12 of these (0.25 percent) have fatalistic snake venom poisoning consequences. That said, most people don’t know the difference between a fatalistic bite and…
No matter the time of year, there are many ways children can get hurt and end up in the emergency room. One hazard involves the pushing lawn mower. While parents often want their children to have chores around the house, it’s important to assign age-appropriate chores. Emergency room doctors like Dr….
When confronted in the emergency room with a patient who is suspected of having elevated intracranial pressure, a physician like Dr. Josyann Abisaab will likely reach for one of the most useful tools available to her, and that is the ultrasound machine. This amazing piece of modern hospital equipment is…
The summer months are a time to enjoy the great outdoors. This opportunity also comes with risks, however, and they need to be closely understood to prevent accidents. Even the family backyard can become a location for accidents and emergency room visits. Anyone who has a trampoline, for instance, should…
Winter weather can affect each person differently. For people with either lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, the cold weather which winter brings can be a real challenge. Many people suffering from arthritis feel especially stiff upon waking in the morning. It can be difficult to get going with your day when…
Winter is fast approaching, and along with cold, stormy weather comes the influenza virus. To be more accurate, the flu is actually a group of many different viruses which all cause similar symptoms. Every winter, international teams of researchers and doctors estimate which types and strains of viruses will spread…