Getting Toxicology Right

Getting Toxicology Right

Toxicology panels can be run for a variety of reasons but are predominantly used to assess dosing and usage of drugs and medications as well as for diagnostic testing. Toxicology panels are often used for workplace screening, in rehabilitation facilities or for...

Understanding Addiction

The word addiction originates from a Latin term meaning enslaved to or bound by, which is a very apt way to describe it. Addiction’s influence on the brain is very powerful, which is why it is so challenging for you to overcome it. It hijacks the brain in three...

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Image is from www.iamicw.org HIV vaccine awareness day occurs every year on May 18. This is a great day to learn more about why we need an HIV vaccine, how doctors are working to prevent HIV, and to take the time to appreciate those who are working hard to make it...

Understanding Alcoholism

Image is from DrugAbuse.com Drinking has become entrenched in our society and it is part of our lifestyle. From toasting the bride and groom with a glass of wine or drinking during the happy hour to brush of the stresses of work, it has become a natural part of our...

Radiation Therapy

Image is from MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital If there is one illness that many people are afraid of, it’s cancer. This is because cancer is one of the most fatal illnesses that is hard to treat. Moreover, there is really no definite treatment for it yet. Although...