World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday in January. Leprosy is a rare, chronic disease that is caused by infection with the bacterium mycobacterium leprae. Over 20,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy every year. Leprosy is curable with medications. We observe world leprosy day to raise awareness of a disease that is often misunderstood. The following are common symptoms of leprosy: Pale-colored skin sores Lumps and bumps that are present for several weeks Loss of feeling …
Author: American Medical ID Team
January is Glaucoma Awareness month. Please join us in raising awareness! Glaucoma affects more than 3 million people in the United States. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that …
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to American Thyroid Association, over 20 million Americans are affected by a thyroid disease. The thyroid is a gland that located in the …
Physicians and other medical professionals around the world recommend a medical ID for people living with chronic health conditions. If there is an emergency, wearing a medical ID gives you …
Why, especially during the holidays, should you wear a Medical ID bracelet/necklace? It’s always important to be prepared in case of an emergency. In the holiday rush, it is easy …
Back in 2019 American Medical ID announced a new collaboration with The Community Cloth (TCC) a Micro Enterprise of The Alliance (a nonprofit organization that serves refugees, immigrants, and underserved …
Thank you to everyone who participated in American Medical ID’s $500 Amex Gift Card Giveaway. Congratulations to Catherine on winning! We asked Catherine what she plans on doing with the …
About Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects more than 24 million people worldwide. With it being incurable, a person’s memory, behavior, and thinking can all be affected permanently. …
“Medical ID’s are important to me because I live with chronic health issues, by wearing my bracelet I feel more confident that if I were to need medical attention and …
“When I first developed anaphylaxis, one of my biggest fears was going into an episode and people not knowing how to help me. My medical ID gave me the peace …
Factor V Leiden is one of the most common bleeding disorders. Because it’s not a visible condition, wearing a factor V Leiden medical alert bracelet can be critical in alerting …