The Law Offices of David L. Hood
Are you looking for the best hospitals in South Carolina? Best Hospital in South Carolina: Medical University of South Carolina Every year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates hospitals in every state and gives them a ranking based on their performance with certain procedures and conditions as well as their specialties. Despite evaluating 94 South […]
Physician burnout is a serious problem affecting not just doctors, but the entire healthcare system. What is burnout? Burnout is when someone feels exhausted, starts to hate their job, and becomes less effective at work. It’s not just about being tired; it’s about feeling worn down both mentally and emotionally to the point where it’s […]
Taking aspirin daily is a topic that has been discussed for years in the medical community. For years, doctors have prescribed a daily low-dose aspirin to patients who have a higher risk of developing heart disease, to prevent heart attack or stroke. Other patients use aspirin for pain relief or to reduce inflammation. Recent studies […]
Second-hand drinking not only affects the person doing the drinking but also everyone who crosses paths with that person. Second-hand drinking is not about the physical effects of alcohol, like getting a hangover. Instead, it’s about how someone’s drinking can change their behavior and hurt others. More than likely, you have never heard of the […]
Abuse of the elderly is a real and growing issue as America is increasingly becoming an aging nation. The US Census Bureau expects that “By 2030, all baby boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age.” […]
Sleep deprivation and workplace safety are closely linked, with wide-reaching consequences for individuals, businesses, and society. Lack of sleep is becoming a big problem affecting many workers in the US. It’s a hidden danger that affects not only individual health and well-being but also workplace safety and productivity. There are many occupational hazards that employees […]
The shortage of doctors in the US is an alarming trend. It’s important to understand why this is happening and what it means for us as patients. Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, The American Medical Association’s (AMA) president says the physician shortage is a “public health crisis”. “It’s an urgent crisis, hitting every corner of this […]
Heart disease in young adults is on the rise. This trend should be a call to action to pay more attention to our heart health at an earlier age. You might think heart disease is something only older people have to worry about. It used to be unusual for a person under 40 to experience […]
Fatal car accidents in America are skyrocketing, and it’s becoming a big issue that we all need to be aware of. When we hear about car accident deaths on the news, it can be scary. But understanding the reasons behind these accidents and how we can prevent them is a big step towards making our […]
Stem Cell Therapy is Safe and Effective for Relapsing MS (Multiple Sclerosis), according to recent studies. “Stem cell therapy,” might sound like something out of a science fiction movie. But it’s a real medical treatment that has been researched for years. First, let’s talk about MS. What is MS? In MS, the immune system damages […]
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