2016

How Biomedical Labs Can Benefit From Corrective And Preventive Action Training

The most productive and safest laboratories are the ones where everyone is aware of specific procedures and maintains conformed and quality practices. As a lab manager, you may wonder how best to implement changes or to maintain records about certain improvements or areas that and incidents that require improvement. Take a look at the benefits of corrective and preventative action training for your lab and all of its members and employees.

By The Skin Of Your...Skin: Autoimmune Disorders That Affect Your Skin

Autoimmune diseases – a group of diseases all characterized by their causing of the abnormal response of your immune system to substances and/or organs that are supposed to be in your body – can affect any and every part of your body. However, most people don't think of the ways that autoimmune disease can affect the largest organ of your body: your skin. So if you are interested in what different autoimmune diseases could do to the skin on your body, then here's what you need to know.

Tips For Identifying Your Child's Eczema Triggers

Eczema is a condition that's most well known for the red, persistent rash that it creates on the skin. It affects people of all ages, but when it affects babies and young kids, it's often the result of an undetected allergy. If your child is experiencing symptoms of eczema, identifying the allergen is as important a part of the treatment as any topical ointment or dermatologist's care. Here are a few tips to help you determine what's causing your child's rash.

Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Your Brain Fit As You Age

No matter how old or young you are, there is no time like the present to start thinking about your health and fitness. While many people only focus on the external factors, it is equally important if not more important to focus on keeping up with your brain fitness. A sharp mind and a healthy brain will get you far in life and may even help to prevent dementia and stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia for longer.

5 Signs That May Indicate That You Have An Allergy To Insect Stings

It is important to pay attention and look for signs that may indicate that you have an allergy to insect stings. Take a moment to review the following signs of a possible insect sting allergy so you can talk to your doctor about treatment that you may need. Feeling Very Sick If you find that you are starting to get very sick right after being stung by an insect, it could be an allergic reaction.