Many people have heard of hemophilia. It’s one of several different bleeding disorders that can not only affect a patient’s everyday life but also prove deadly if left untreated. How do bleeding disorders affect patients? Factor II, V, VII, X and XII deficiencies, hemophilia and Von Willebrand’s disease, are some of the most common bleeding disorders….
Anyone who works around heavy machinery runs the risk of being trapped in or under their equipment, which can cause a severe crush injury. If that happens, the injured worker may never be the same again. What’s so dangerous about crush injuries? Crush injuries are similar to “caught between” ones. These incidents can result…
Many individuals who fall ill can expect to recover after getting some rest or taking medication. That’s not the case with those people who suffer from chronic illnesses, though. While the same measures that others take when they’re not feeling well may help these individuals, it often only does so temporarily. Chronic illnesses can…
When you file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may be focused only on the financial side. How much money did you earn before your injury? How much do you need to make ends meet? What is the maximum amount of benefits you can qualify for? All these questions are important, but remember…
Depression is no laughing matter. It’s not something to sweep under the rug and hope that it corrects itself. It needs to be dealt with quickly and in a decisive manner. Depression can impact your life in many ways, from your personal relationships to your work performance. Should you find that this mental illness…