An uncommon disorder, diabetes insipidus causes an imbalance of fluids in the body that leads to the production of large amounts of urine. A normal person makes 1 to 3 quarts of urine a day. However, people with this disorder can make up to 20 quarts of urine a day....
A hospitalist is a physician focused in caring for patients in a hospital environment. While they have the same qualifications and skills as primary care physicians, hospitalists specialize in treating hospitalized patients. They evaluate patients who are admitted,...
This is an update to our blog, “Four Common Winter Ailments and Their ICD-10 Codes”. Along with the joyful holidays, come seasonal flu, colds and other ailments. Winter is quite an exciting time for get-togethers, Thanksgiving, holiday parties and family...
Regarded as a serious immune disorder, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) occurs when the blood in the body doesn’t clot quickly as the body has low levels of platelets – the cells that help blood clot. Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, the...
An effective mental health treatment, psychotherapy is used by psychotherapists and other mental health professionals to treat a wide range of mental disorders such as – depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, anorexia bulimia and other eating disorders,...
