Autism is a diagnosis every parent worries about. While this condition was practically unheard of twenty years ago, it’s an increasingly prevalent diagnosis. Social Work Degree Guide has created an infographic entitled “A Common Diagnosis?” detailing the emergence of autism, along with the startling facts behind it.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the external lining of the lung (the pleura) and the lining of the lower digestive tract. It is almost always fatal with most of those affected usually dying within twelve months of diagnosis. Asbestos is responsible for causing the vast majority of Mesothelioma cases in Great Britain.
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychiatric illnesses globally. Even celebrities suffer from anxiety disorders. These include Jessica Alba, Whoopi Goldberg, Howie Mandel, Charlize Theron and Johnny Depp to name a few. There is no cure for anxiety disorders but very effective treatments are available with a good evidence base.
Choosing a career in healthcare often stems from the desire to care for people. Statistics from the Unison survey titled “Patient and Nursing Care at Breaking Point” suggest that those employed within what is often coined as the ‘Caring’ profession, are struggling to find the time to provide the decent patient care that attracted them to the vocation in the first place. The implications of this are far reaching, with worries regarding medical negligence at the forefront of many health care professionals’ minds.
Just what is Autism? Many questions surround this disorder. For example, what is the relationship of vaccines and Autism? What are the best treatments for Autism including types of therapies for Autism? Can you cure Autism? Here is an infographic on the subject of Autism that will provide answers to these and many other questions.
Eczema is chronic skin inflammation that appears in various forms of redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering cracking, oozing, and bleeding. The following infographic highlights some important facts to keep in mind about this irritating skin condition.
Alex Rodriguez — New York Yankees’ third baseman — once said, “Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but without it you don’t have a chance.” Yet for those suffering from excess perspiration, there’s nothing enjoyable about it. So, why do people sweat? Learn more about Hyperhidrosis in this infographic.
We all know the importance of a healthy skin care regimen, but do we really know why it’s essential to replenish and hydrate our body’s largest organ? Our skin is far more versatile than what most people assume. Let’s delve deeper to undercover how the skin works with the following, fleshy facts, as extracted from the following infographic.
Tooth loss is a process which everyone has to face in life sooner or later. Depending on the person’s age, the reasons for tooth loss can be very different, however research shows that approx 27% of people lose their first tooth between the ages of 21 and 30. Age, genetics and good dental hygiene and maintenance determine the longevity and overall health of your smile, teeth and gums.
Medical technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past few decades. From lifespan to vaccinations, we’ve seen huge improvements in how our health is managed today. Best Nursing Masters has created an infographic entitled, “Then and Now: From 1950 to Today” detailing the progression and improvement of medicine and medical technology in the last 60 years.
