Atypical pneumonia is an infectious condition that is caused by bacteria different from the more common ones that cause pneumonia. Also referred to as walking pneumonia, this condition is caused by less common pathogens such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia...
As you know, Thanksgiving holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest. Every year, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. This year, the day is on Thursday,...
Osteoporosis is a bone-thinning condition which causes loss of bone mass, making bones more vulnerable to fractures. Diverse medical specialists such as endocrinologists, orthopedists, and...
Every year, the CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new, revised and deleted codes for all specialties including radiology. Along with the annual changes, there...
With the ever-changing complexities around claims management and processing, most practices and physicians rely on medical coding and billing service providers to report services correctly and...
Halloween is a time of fun, treats, costumes and parties. But, it’s also a time to watch out for injuries and dangerous accidents. Injuries can be caused by costumes that interrupt eye vision,...
Winter is approaching and along with it, the chances of cold weather related medical emergencies. Hypothermia or abnormally low body temperature is a medical emergency that can occur when a person...
A serious autoimmune disorder, celiac disease occurs due to an immune reaction to eating gluten that leads to damage in the small intestine. Also called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy,...
As is the case in many countries across the world, the prevalence of mental health disorders in the U.S. has been rising over the years. According to Mental Health America, in 2017-2018, 19% of...
Regarded as one of the leading causes of death among both men and women in the United States, Coronary Artery disease (CAD) causes impaired blood flow in the arteries. Also called coronary heart...
Each year, October is observed as Healthy Lung Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about lung disease, the importance of protecting the lungs, and possible ways of avoiding lung...
