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 …
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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 …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month This month we take time to reflect, learn, and bring awareness to the disease that affects thousands of women across the United States. …
It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every …
Medical IDs are worn by many people with medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, autism, and food allergies. The intention is to alert first responders of their chronic illness, allergies, …
September is National Healthy Aging Month, a month to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and improving physical, mental and social well-being. Here are 8 tips for staying …
DNR or “Do Not Resuscitate” is the predominant and customary medical order in the United States. It has been put into law and adapted by many health care organizations. A …
As many of you may know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of this terrible disease, educate on the importance of early …
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month This June marks the fourteenth annual “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month,” a nationwide movement created by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. (MGFA) to …
Tattoos have been around for a very, very long time (We’re talking 2000 B.C.!). They have symbolized everything from tribal associations to coming of age, but one of the most …
Article posted on Daily Rx News on May 20, 2013 Gestational diabetes and obesity risks higher in women exposed to tobacco in utero Smoking is a known health hazard for pregnancies. …