Medical ID bracelets are lifesaving devices that alert first responders to a person’s chronic health conditions, allergies, and mental health disorders. Having this information can be invaluable to hasten someone’s …
Author: American Medical ID Team
Some people with developmental disabilities can have difficulty communicating or be unaware of important information such as their full name, emergency contact, allergies, or health conditions. In these instances, it …
While most people think of allergies as sniffles and sneezes, the reality can be very different. For some, allergies result in life-threatening anaphylaxis, a systemic allergic reaction that includes shortness …
Medical IDs can be helpful for everyone—especially runners! Even people without any specific diagnoses often choose to wear a medical ID to keep themselves safe just in case. A simple …
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia caused by protein deposits within the brain that lead to a progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. It affects approximately 5.8 …
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart that exists from birth and can affect both the structure of the heart and the way that blood flows through …
Ehlers Danlos syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that affects the entire body. According to the National Library of Medicine, an estimated 1 in 5000 people have Ehlers Danlos syndrome, …
As you select your medical ID from American Medical ID, one thing to consider is the material that your medical ID will be made from. Three common types of metal …
Allergies—the immune symptom’s overreaction and damaging response to a common trigger—are one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting more than 100 million people according to …
What is Hashimoto’s Disease? Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 5 in 100 people in the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Your immune system mistakes …