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Recently, saliva drug tests have started being more commonly used by professionals in the workplace. Saliva drug testing has outpaced hair and blood tests, but is still behind urine testing. Drug testing is a common practice in workplace settings, and is used for the purpose of deterring illegal employee drug …

Despite countless hurdles, all-women teams of medical doctors are braving long distances and treacherous terrain to bring health care to the remotest villages in Afghanistan, reaching women who lack access to health services, some for up to 50 years. Dr. Najia Tareq, a gynecologist with years of experience in public …

One of the many duties of staff members at medical clinics is to ensure everyone is meeting the cleaning standards of the office. Even though staff and patient safety is the top priority, you also want the medical office to be clean and welcoming for patients. Having a clean, organized …

You’ve probably been hearing the term PFAS in the news lately as states and the U.S. government consider rules and guidelines for managing these “forever chemicals.” Even if the term is new to you, chances are good that you’re familiar with what PFAS do. That’s because they’re found in everything from nonstick …

PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Then tests started detecting PFAS in people’s blood. Today, PFAS are …

Fielding calls one day in 2019, a nurse for Amazon Care, the company’s then-new telehealth service for employees, found herself on the phone with a patient talking about suicide. With dawning horror, the nurse realized she had no way to transfer the caller directly to someone who could help. Instead, …

The most commonly used mats in the thickness of your mat are 4 inches, 8 inches, or 13 inches. For home owners, the option is between 4 or 8 inches.  8 inch mats provide higher bounce than mats of 4 inches. How Do You Define A Tumble Track? Tumbling, also …

Tattoo Removal Tattoos have become extremely popular over the past decade or so, with so many people opting to ink themselves up. However, it doesn’t always go according to plan, and some people are left with tattoos that are less than perfect. Whether it was a drunken holiday tatt that …

CPAP face mask If you have sleep apnea, finding the right CPAP mask is as essential as choosing the CPAP machine to the success of your treatment. Depending on your preferred sleep position, the right CPAP face mask will allow you to stay comfortable while remaining secure and supported. With …

Perhaps it’s a broken leg or foot. Maybe you’ve developed severe arthritis. Or, it could be that you have a condition that confines you to a wheelchair. Whatever the case, you’re dealing with a temporary — or permanent — mobility issue. If this is your situation, your daily activities are …