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Veterinarians examine, diagnose and treat animals. They can also perform surgeries, care for wounds, vaccinate against diseases and prescribe medications. In worst case scenarios, vets are also qualified to euthanize sick or dying animals.Technology in the field has also evolved. Vets are now using everything from advanced surgical technologies to fight cancer and care for […]
Medical records technicians might also be called coders, coding specialists or coding representatives. These professionals abstract information from medical record documentation, assigning the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes. These codes are then used for a number of different purposes including, among others, reimbursement, planning, research, and by public health officials to track and monitor disease […]
Vaginal health is an important part of overall health. However, vaginal health is often shrouded in mystery and a little confusion. How do you keep your vaginal area clean? What can make it prone to infection? What types of vaginal odors are normal, and which ones are not? Here’s a guide to help with issues […]
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education. Extra schooling allows these professionals to take patient histories, perform physical exams, order labs, analyze lab results, prescribe medicines, authorize treatments and educate patients and families on continued care. Nurse practitioners are also known as advanced practice registered nurses, specialize by patient population, training to work in […]
A heart surgeon is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in the heart. The cardiothoracic specialty qualifies you to perform surgery on the heart, nearby major blood vessels, the esophagus and the lungs. To qualify for this career, you must finish undergraduate prerequisites and medical school and complete residencies in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. […]
Lung cancer does not discriminate based on sex or race, but the primary risk factor for developing the disease is a history of smoking. 85 percent of lung cancer patients smoked at some point in their lives, and the National Cancer Institute reports smokers have a 20 times greater risk for developing the disease than […]
Whether you are looking for a healthcare job due to the current economic situation, job searching can be difficult and frustrating. Career coaching clients are often overwhelmed with all of the information and sometimes contradictory advice that’s found online. Too many healthcare professionals are unsure how to effectively look for a new job, since there […]
Orthodontists are dental specialists who straighten teeth, usually by applying braces. This procedure requires training and practice in proper technique as well as extensive knowledge of the structure of the mouth, jaw, skull and face. Dental School Admission Dental schools require undergraduate students to complete a year each of biology, general and organic chemistry and […]
Stages of breast cancer are determined by examining the characteristics of the tumor or cancerous cells after they have been removed during a biopsy or lumpectomy. This work is conducted in the lab and involves measuring the tumor or sample of cells, looking at them under a microscope and possibly conducting other tests. In staging […]
Unemployment in the Netherlands may be set to reach 6.5% next year, but there are still many professions with a shortage of staff. In particular, there is a shortage of mechanics, nurses, electricians and specialised construction workers. Software and app designers, transport planners and logistics experts, and plumbers and pipe fitters complete the list of […]
