HIV/ AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a serious health threat in many countries. It presents numerous challenges for government and private organizations. HIV infects the immune system and AIDS is the most complex stage of the disease caused by HIV. HIV causes the immune system to become weak and vulnerable to many […]
Blood borne pathogens like hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus can be transmitted from an infected person to another via blood and other bodily fluids. Some jobs may have work-related exposure to blood and potentially contagious substances. Physicians, nurses, employees of laboratories, home health care workers, emergency medical technicians, dentists and dental laboratory […]
Breast augmentation is one of the most common forms of plastic surgery performed today. The procedure can improve the volume, fullness, and size of a woman’s breasts with the use of silicone or saline implants. Some patients who are candidates for a breast enlargement procedure may also meet the criteria for one or more additional […]
As with any surgical procedure, the choice to undergo a breast augmentation is a serious decision. Additionally, the plastic surgeon you choose to perform the procedure can have a significant effect on the outcome. Finding the right doctor – one with ample experience and with whom you feel comfortable – is the most important step […]
Most women have specific concerns regarding breast implants, from the appearance and feel of augmented breasts to whether breastfeeding is possible with implants in place. A plastic surgeon can help answer these questions and explain how the type, size, and texture of implants you choose, along with the type of incision and implant placement used […]
Breast implant placement is among the many decisions you’ll make before undergoing an augmentation procedure. Implants can be placed in three different ways in relation to the pectoralis major muscles in the chest. It’s important to conduct research and ask your plastic surgeon questions about the advantages and limitations of each placement option. Keep in […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that was passed in 1996 aims to provide quality healthcare coverage plan to all employees and their families and seek to safeguard the protected information of patients against any misuse. There are many safeguards that are provided by HIPAA and this ensures that all information pertaining to […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has placed various restrictions on the way protected information of patients is accessed and used by health care providers. This will ensure that only people who are authorized to access it will be able to do so and any sort of unauthorized access will be prevented. There […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulates the storage and transmission of all medical records of patients. All covered entities will need to follow all the rules and regulations of HIPAA. The various medical records that need to be safeguarded include treatment plans, lab reports, x-rays and any other information that of patients […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that was passed as a federal law in 1996 is a very important piece of health care legislation that affects all Americans. The primary objective of HIPAA is to provide continuous health coverage to individuals and their families even if they lose their jobs. Apart from this […]
