First of all, there is no “best” hearing aid brand. There are many excellent companies from which to choose, though. I will briefly cover these manufacturers: Siemens, Phonak, ReSound, Sonic Innovations, Starkey, Widex, and Oticon. All manufacturers have numerous models, several levels of technology, and variable price points. Some are slightly less expensive than others,…
DetailsThe famous clergyman and author, Henry Ward Beecher, said, ‘Love cannot endure indifference. It needs to be wanted.’ The statement can make quite an impact on you, because, indeed in most cases, love or attraction is a shared emotion. It does not seem possible that one person should feel much and the other should feel…
DetailsThe Kugel mesh hernia patch has been recalled due to the serious side effects that have been linked directly to the patches. A nationwide Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Recall has been recently announced. Kugel mesh patches are typically used after hernia surgery in the abdominal area. Bard Composix Kugel mesh patches have been linked to:…
DetailsSinus infections are diagnosed in more than 30 million US residents every year and are among the most common reasons people see their doctor. Sinus problems are usually diagnosed after taking a medical history, doing a physical exam and evaluating the signs and symptoms. However most people know they have a sinus problem or sinus…
DetailsMany hamster owners are unaware that their pets can acquire human diseases too. Dwarf Hamsters can sneeze and they also have hiccups or a runny nose. If you are not able to provide the basic needs of your Dwarf Hamster such as a healthy environment and sufficient food and water supply, they will rapidly turn…
DetailsYou’ve noticed a tingling, a moment of pain or loss of feeling in your leg and are confused as to what this might mean. Is it serious? What could be happening in your body to make it feel this way? You should explore exactly what your symptoms are to aid in the evaluation and confirmation…
DetailsRichard Lanham, a well-known scholar and teacher of writing, gave a name to the writing style found on many formal documents, such as those used in the fields of government, military, legal, finance and other similar sectors. He calls it “The Official Style,” a way of writing based on “the dominance of nouns and the…
DetailsTMJ is one of the common problems for jaw stiffness or locked jaw. Temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the hinge joint which connects to the lower jaw of the temporal bone of the skull. These joints are flexible, this helps the jaw to move smoothly up and down, easily move side to side and enables…
DetailsUveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle part of the eye between the sclera and the retina. Depending upon different affected parts of the uvea, the inflammation may be termed as iritis, cyclitis or choroiditis. Uveitis may be related to different causes such as herpes zoster, histoplasmosis, toxoplasmosis or arthritis. Symptoms may be either…
DetailsGiant cell arteritis, also known as temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the arteries, most commonly in the temporal scalp. Common symptoms include persistent head pain and tenderness, usually in the temple area; decreased vision; scalp tenderness; jaw pain; pain and stiffness in the neck, arms or hips; sudden,…
DetailsPsypo Home Page Being non religious, I was against the idea of prayer and meditation until I reached the profession of clinical medicine. During my internship period, once, when I was in casualty, I remember, people rushed in with a saint (monk) who has just suffered a traffic accident. A car run over his left…
DetailsJohnson & Johnson manufactures the Acuvue brand of contact lenses. This brand includes the Acuvue Oasys, Acuvue Advance, Acuvue 2, and 1-Day Acuvue lenses. Acuvue lenses use a patented technique called Hydraclear which keeps the lenses moist and comfortable by blending in a silicon wetting agent. All the different models of Acuvue lenses can be…
DetailsAs you realized that our vision is the window of the world. This saying is merely to describe how important our eyes are. Attention to all eye sufferers! What are you going to do to improve your vision? I bet you will try any ways to heal your eye problems even by spending your money…
DetailsThe first time most of us come into contact with eyeglasses is either because we started getting headaches at college and went to see an optician; or simply because we wanted to look cool on vacation, and bought our first pair of decent sunglasses. If you have great eyesight, and do not need corrective lenses,…
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