If you are scheduled for a root canal, you’ll want to do everything you can to avoid complications so you can have a speedy recovery. There are risks involved that could lead to the need for retreatment, an apicoectomy, or a tooth extraction. As many as 18% of teeth need to be extracted at some point after a root canal. Here are several tips to help you during the recovery process and to decrease your risks of needing further treatment.…
While biomedical firms produce innovative products used by healthcare professionals for diagnosing and treating diseases, some medical advances come from the innovations of entrepreneurs and university students. Even though individual inventors may not have the research and development resources of a biotech firm to test new inventions, they can still demonstrate the functionality of their invention with a low-cost prototype.
If you are a creative individual teeming with ideas for useful medical devices, the following outline of the initial product development process will give you an idea of how to make the move from the idea phase to holding a prototype of your invention in your hand.…
Pregnancy often affects a woman’s physical health, but it’s also important not to overlook the psychological side effects of having a baby. Many women go through pregnancy without any mental health problems, but some new moms suffer with psychological issues that can cause serious problems for mother and baby, including a rare condition called postpartum psychosis. If you’re expecting a baby, learn more about this serious mental health condition, and how this may affect you after your baby is born.…
