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Exploring the Benefits of Urine Toxicology in Occupational Health Monitoring
image credit Biological exposure monitoring of healthcare workers via urine sampling has some merit. From the 39 articles in this scoping review, most studies (irrespective of design) reported at least one sample with detectable levels of hazardous drugs. Several clinicians ...
Prescription Drug Abuse: What Can Be Done To Prevent It?
image credit The issue of prescription drug abuse has become alarmingly widespread. What began as the opioid epidemic quickly spiraled into a nationwide crisis affecting individuals, families, and communities. As the demand for addiction treatment has grown, pioneering ...
Supporting Healthcare Veterans: Understanding Their Unique Needs
image credit Millions of Veterans face behavioral health challenges like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, many of them are not connected to services that can help. Cultural Competency A strong understanding of military culture is ...
Urinary Tract Infections: How Commonly Do They Occur?
image credit If you ever hear the abbreviation UTI, that means a urinary tract infection. Just about anyone can develop one. They can be uncomfortable or even painful in some instances. You will need to speak to a doctor if you want to learn how to get rid of a UTI quickly. ...
5 Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Finding Alternatives to Alcohol in Times of Stress
In times of stress, it is tempting to reach for a drink. However, alcohol is not the only strategy to help cope when life becomes overwhelming. Fortunately, there are healthy alternatives to alcohol that can be just as effective in managing stress and allowing people to take back ...
Embracing Health: A Guide for Women Nurturing Themselves as They Age
Image by Lucas Pezeta on Pexels As women navigate life's many journeys and transitions, they face unique set of challenges and transitions as they age gracefully. Caring for one's health becomes even more vital during this phase if women hope to maintain fulfilling lives while ...
Surrogacy Support: What Is It and Why May You Need One?
image credit Surrogacy means that you have a woman who says they will carry a baby to term for someone else. They may do so for a couple who wants to have a child but can’t do so on their own. Sometimes, the surrogate gets paid by the couple or individual who wants the ...
Life Hacks for Boosting Your Self-Confidence
Do you feel as though you are not quite as confident as you could be? Maybe you want to make a positive change, but you don’t know where to start. Either way, this guide will help you to better your life in no time at all. Surround Yourself with Great People Take a minute ...
9 Things You Can Do To Help Our Society Overcome Mental Health Stigma
image credit Although perceptions and public attitudes have improved in recent years there is still a long way to go before the topic of mental health is no longer a taboo subject. With a variety of mental health treatment options available, the infrastructure for making a ...
