Making Sense Of Dreams (Infographic)

Have you ever had a dream that stuck with you for the rest of the day or even a week? Do you believe that your dreams have deeper meaning? Many experts agree that certain events in dreams can provide insight into your state of mind. Your worries, fears and hopes can all shine through in the dreamworld. Here is a look into the dream stages and dream events and what they all can possibly mean for you. Continue reading

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Personal Injury In The Wild (Infographic)

When you think of the fiercest killers of the wild, you may think of snakes, lions and tigers. But do mosquitos ever pop up on your list? The truth is, there are many creatures in the world that take thousands of lives every year, and some of them you may not have though of. Check out the top killers of the wild by land, by air and by sea. Continue reading

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Mortality And Men (Infographic)

There are indeed many ways for a man to die. One of the leading causes of death in males is cancer in all varieties. But what about other causes of death? From stroke, to suicide, to shark attack, the causes of death for men can seem staggering. Here is representation of just how many men will die by what means. Continue reading

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Snake Oil? (Infographic)

Scientific evidence for popular health supplements. With the rise in popularity of “new age” or homeopathic medicine, many have resulted to taking over-the-counter health supplements. While some people will ingest these products in addition to their regular medications, others have completely abandoned traditional medicine in favor of these health supplements and other alternative treatments. But do they really work? Here is a representation of scientific evidence that attests to the effectiveness of some of the most popular supplements. Continue reading

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Now Wash Your Hands (Infogrphic)

Case fatality rate vs. maximum survival time outside the body.
You have had it drilled into your mind from a very young age. Washing your hands is not just common courtesy anymore. At some point, it may just save your life. So many serious diseases such as tuberculosis and bird flu can survive outside of the body for many days on end. Without regular hand-washing, you can become infected and also spread the disease to others. Here are the mortality rates of certain diseases compared to their survival time outside of the body. Continue reading

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Dirty Water (Infographic)

When you think of low-quality water, you may think of under-developed or impoverished countries. However, even the U.S struggles with providing clean water to its citizens in certain parts of the country. Here is a representation of the cleanest and dirtiest water utilities in America. Continue reading

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Death By Disease (Infographic)

It is a fact of life that many things exist in the world to do us harm or even kill us. There are many deadly diseases that take the lives of thousands throughout the world each year. Which ones kill the most people and which ones are the most harmless? Here is a look at the percentage of infected people who unfortunately pass on from their disease. Continue reading

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The Conversation: Prostate Cancer (Infographic)

The causes of prostate cancer are hard to pinpoint but certain factors do increase your risk. Age, family medical history, and race are the leading factors. Other factors include weight and region. American males are most likely to become diagnosed than males in any other country. The statistics are staggering; One in six men will become diagnosed with prostate cancer and two men are diagnosed every five minutes. These are the facts every man should know about prostate cancer. Continue reading

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Cocaine: Its History And Popularity (Infographic)

Cocaine was the drug of choice in the disco era of the 80′s, and fueled the economy of at least one Latin-American country. At one time it was also an ingredient in American soft drinks, such as Coca-Cola. This infographic looks at the history of Cocaine and its lasting popularity. Continue reading

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Video: Popular Code Drugs and Emergency Medications

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Nursing Educator Michele Kunz gives nurses a brief overview today’s popular code drugs and emergency medications. Michele will discuss epineprhine, adrenaline, amiodarone, atropine, and adenosine. Also discusses alpha and beta blockers. She will also discuss how these drugs work, their side effects, and what affect they will have on our cardiac patients.

This information can also help you be successful when taking the ACLS certification courses.
-Watch this video in HD on YouTube
-Visit Michele’s Training Website

Click here to visit Michele's training website for healthcare professionals.

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