Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to create images of physiological processes and anatomy of the body to help doctors diagnose disease, injury, or progress with treatments. Learn more about MRI safety, how to stay safe around the powerful …
With summer in full swing, it is a good time to remind everyone about protecting yourself from those warm summer rays. Ultraviolet (UV) rays that we love for a suntan can also have damaging effects on your skin and eyes. It is important to learn the risks of sun exposure …
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month as the migraine, headache and cluster communities work together to increase awareness to what can be a debilitating condition for many. According to The Migraine Research Foundation, migraine affects 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide. Migraine affects …
Join us this World Autism Month to learn more about Autism Speaks and the commitment to a world where everyone with autism can reach their full potential. Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is one diagnosis which merges four distinct autism diagnoses into one umbrella. ASD includes autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, …
March is recognized as National Brain Injury Awareness Month, with the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leading the march to bring attention to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The theme for 2021 to 2023 is “More Than My Brain Injury”, #MoreThanMyBrainInjury, to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries and prevention …
February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness to the importance of heart health and focusing on our own cardiovascular health. We can set an example for our loved ones and everyone around us by taking care of our own hearts. Heart disease is the number one …
