Author: Cailin Egan
Anaphylaxis: What you need to know.
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that usually occurs very quickly after exposure to a trigger that one is allergic to, such as a food or a bee sting. It is often life threatening. Worldwide, the rates of anaphylaxis have gradually been increasing, at the same time as recognition of allergies in general is also… Read more
80% of Strokes are Preventable
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it and… Read more
CPR: What You Need to Know
Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to the ground, with no pulse, no breathing. And they were simply declared dead. All of that changed when doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore discovered cardiopulmonary resuscitation by accident when studying how to… Read more