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Heart attack warning – five uncommon warning signs you should know about

Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency and they require immediate treatment, warned the NHS. The condition, which is also known as a myocardial infarction, is caused by the heart’s blood supply suddenly becoming blocked. Without enough blood, the heart can become seriously damaged, and it may be life-threatening. You could be at risk of a… Read More »

Epic signs new dental customer for its EHR

Epic has a new customer for its comprehensive health records system: Irvine, California-based Pacific Dental Services, which provides business and administrative services for dental offices. WHY IT MATTERSIt’s the first dental support organization to sign on with Epic. The implementation means that all healthcare organizations, including dentists and oral specialists supported by PDS, can use… Read More »

Lung cancer symptoms: Five signs the disease has advanced and spread within the body

Lung cancer symptoms can be mistaken for less serious conditions, but as it’s one of the most common and serious types of cancer it’s important to recognise all the signs as early as possible. One of the most common signs, a cough, can be confused for being a symptom of asthma, which is considered less… Read More »

10 Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning

Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming foods or drinks that contain harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites. It’s extremely common, affecting an estimated 9.4 million Americans each year (1, 2). While many foods contain potentially harmful organisms, they are usually destroyed during cooking. However, if you don’t practice good hygiene and proper food storage… Read More »