Sarah Sneltjes DPT

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• Diabetes Insipidus: Knowing the Signs and Symptoms

  Diabetes can take many forms, including diabetes insipidus. Diabetes insipidis a rare form of diabetes that is largely unknown to the public. This form is said to affect one out of every 25,000 people diagnosed with diabetes, but it differs significantly from diabetes mellitus, which includes both...

• Why Nurses Are More at Risk of Suicide

  Lately, the suicide rate has been increasing. In fact, a study has listed suicide as one of the leading causes of death in England in adults who are under 50. And, this study has also found that nurses are more likely to commit suicide than others, especially if they are female. ...

• Low Adherence to Antidepressants May Increase Mortality in Parkinson's Patients

  Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects a person’s body movements,  has been affecting thousands of people’s physical and mental abilities. According to the National Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson’s disease itself is not fatal. However, complications that are brought by...

• Are All Medications Safe During Pregnancy?

  During pregnancy, it's important to think twice before popping a pill without consulting with your doctor first. Although some pills are non-prescription medications — and are readily available and convenient — it is always better to discuss taking any type of medication or pill with your...

• Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo: What is it?

  Many cases of vertigo experienced by people can be attributed to benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV). It is characterized by recurrent episodes of positional vertigo, which creates the spinning sensation after rapid movements of the head. It can occur due to certain head movements, turning in...

• Recovery from Carpal Tunnel Surgery

  Carpal tunnel surgery is usually done to cut the transverse carpal ligament. This ligament is one of the most important parts of the hand. It holds the bones and muscles of your hand together, which means that once it is severed, then your hand loses a very important part, and regaining its previous...