Medicine
Understanding the Medicaid Application Process and How to Avoid Common Delays
The Medicaid application process is often confusing, stressful, and time consuming. Many families start the process while dealing with health concerns or planning for long term care, which makes mistakes more likely. When that happens, delays can pile up fast. Understanding how the Medicaid application process works from the beginning can help you avoid unnecessary…
Read MoreMedicaid Eligibility in 2026: What Alabama Families Need to Know Before Applying
Medicaid Eligibility in 2026 and Why It Matters If you are helping a parent, planning for yourself, or preparing for future long-term care costs, you are not alone. Many Alabama families feel overwhelmed when they first begin researching Medicaid eligibility. The rules can be confusing, and even small mistakes can delay approval or lead to…
Read MoreEthicon’s Physiomesh Recall: What You Need to Know
If you’ve had hernia surgery within the past 7 years or so, you should know the facts behind Ethicon’s Physiomesh® Flexible Composite Mesh recall. Who is Ethicon? This entity is one of Johnson & Johnson’s manufacturers, known for developing medical devices that are used in various surgical procedures. They play a key role in producing a…
Read MoreIs the blood thinner Xarelto safe?
Within the past year, the prescription blood thinner rivaroxaban has been brought into question. Contrary to some doctors’ opinions that the drug should not receive FDA approval, its manufacturers, Bayer and Jansen Pharmaceutical, put it on the market anyway. Now, individuals are stepping forward, claiming the drug is causing fatal internal bleeding. The concern is…
Read MoreWhat to know about Living Wills
In the state of Alabama, adults over the age of 19 can draft living wills. This directive exists in cases where the author is unable to advise doctors of his or her wishes, either by unconsciousness or other means. In turn, ensuring the will of the patient is carried out regardless of circumstances. Living wills…
Read MoreDangerous Complications Associated with Mirena Implant
As an intrauterine contraception, Mirena has been a popular choice. This is mostly due to the implant preventing pregnancy for up to five years at a time. Unfortunately, this intrauterine device (IUD) from Bayer may come with severe side effects. Tragically, many of these complications can be very dangerous and even fatal. Women using Mirena…
Read MoreHealth Care Fraud
The healthcare industry works toward keeping contributors safe and healthy. Unfortunately, there are many people who seek to exploit the system for personal gain. In 2013, the FBI estimated that healthcare fraud costs the US $80 billion each year. Far too often, healthcare providers commit fraud. While it’s true that the main targets of such…
Read MoreRisperdal Use Connected to Health Risks
Mental disorders of both high low intensities have their own medications and treatments. For those suffering with schizophrenia, one such medication is Risperdal. Risperdal is an anti-psychotic drug developed by Johnson & Johnson. Aside from schizophrenia, it can also be used to treat bipolar disorder and help manage autism spectrum disorders. Risperdal works by altering…
Read MoreSome Type 2 Diabetes Medications may cause Pancreas Trouble
Type 2 diabetes is a diagnosis that has become more and more common in the recent years. In response, the drug industry has been hard at work researching and developing new treatments and medications to help regulate the illness. Of these, a collection of medications known as incretin mimetics have released over the past decade. However,…
Read MoreGranuFlo and NaturaLyte are Linked to Serious Health Risks
Often, medical conditions and surgeries can lead patients to dialysis. Dialysis comes with hardships, medical supervision, and several prescription medications. There are many drugs on the market for dialysis, many used to correct specific needs. However, in 2012, two of these drugs, GranuFlo and NaturaLyte, have been issued a Class 1 recall from the FDA.…
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