Anemia is a medical condition that develops when your blood lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Regarded as one of the most common...
Osteoporosis is a systemic condition, meaning that all bones of the musculoskeletal system are affected. As this disease is characterized by low bone mass with microarchitectural disruption and skeletal fragility, there is an increased risk of fracture, particularly...
Cerebrovascular disease is a condition that causes temporary or permanent block of blood flow in the brain. Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disorder. According to the Internet Stroke Center, stroke causes more than 140,000 deaths each year in the US, and the...
Also referred to as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis and ischemic bone necrosis, avascular necrosis (AVN) refers to the condition in which part of a bone or marrow dies due to interruption in blood supply. Avascular necrosis most commonly occurs in the hip. Other...
According to a report from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), nearly 20 percent of all claims are denied, with average claims denial rates reaching 10 percent or more. Health insurance companies deny claims for various reasons such as...
