Health Infographics

Recovering from substance use or abuse can seem like a herculean task at the outset, but it’s important for those seeking relief to remember that the road to recovery doesn’t have to be lonely. In sober living communities, you commit to recovery and a better life alongside others with similar experiences and hardships. With company and community comes support, structure, and the accountability necessary to keep you and your peers focused on the future.

From the outside, recovering from an issue like substance abuse might seem like a process that has somewhat of a beginning and end. However, the end of treatment is only the beginning of the journey to recovery. Because of this, many treatment centers maintain an open line of communication with program alumni, acting as a crucial resource should those in recovery run into any challenges.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation, or birth asphyxia, compounded by a decrease in blood flow to the brain. HIE is a leading cause of death among newborns, contributing to around 840,000 annual neonatal deaths worldwide, according to Medscape.

Jaundice is a medical condition, common in infants, in which the skin, eyes and other body tissues turn yellow. While the effects of jaundice can be startling at first, the condition is thoroughly treatable in newborns. When left untreated, on the other hand, jaundice can progress to become a severe neonatal disorder, even causing brain injuries in young children.

Being a wheelchair user does not imply you have to spend a dull and boring life. Don’t let your wheelchair limit your lifestyle as even if you are disabled or have limited mobility, you can still get an active lifestyle. Here is a quick visual guide to some of the best exercises for individuals and seniors in wheelchairs to help live an active lifestyle.

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, NIDA, young people have the highest record for drug use. The type of addiction treatment and rehab a person needs depends on the substance use and how the person is affected. However, most addiction rehabs provide comprehensive care services for substance use such as detox, residential, inpatient and outpatient programs.

Suffering any form of brain injury from an accident is serious, and usually tragic. When adults or children endure brain damage, doctors don’t know if their behavior will change or whether they will develop some sort of personality or cognitive disorder. The prognosis in either case can be elusive.

It is valuable to know how to empower your employees and manage well. Health administrators who can motivate their teams, and lead well, are able to impact their work culture. In this infographic, learn how to manage your health team, and work better together to achieve goals and provide high-quality health care.

Healthcare is a big trending topic these days. With the rise of technology, the healthcare industry is changing. Check out these new health trends, and learn how they may impact you in the future, in an infographic courtesy of Duquesne University.

Do you know the difference between good and bad Health IT? If you have been studying new, relevant technologies as a part of your health informatics masters program, than you know that finding patients, evaluating test results and more everyday activities can either be helped or hampered by the information systems that treatment professionals currently use.