Herongate Dental in Ottawa, Ontario
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Who Is Most at Risk for Sepsis? High-Risk Groups Explained
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection, and recognizing who is most vulnerable can save lives. This article clearly explains high-risk groups—older adults, infants, pregnant and postpartum people, those with chronic conditions (like diabetes, heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease), people with weakened immune systems (from cancer treatment, transplants, HIV, or long-term steroids), and anyone with recent surgery, invasive devices, serious wounds, or infections such as pneumonia or UTIs. It offers practical prevention tips (vaccination, hand and wound care, managing chronic illness) and warning signs to act on—fever or unusually low temperature, fast breathing or heart rate, confusion, extreme pain, or clammy skin—so patients and caregivers can seek urgent help quickly and confidently.
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Protecting Your Vision: What the Latest Evidence Says About Screen Time, Eye Disease, and Prevention
Vision changes are common with age and screen use, but some eye diseases can be prevented or slowed. Here’s what U.S. health authorities and major medical reviews say about protecting your eyesight.
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Am I Too Old to Get Dental Implants?
Am I Too Old to Get Dental Implants? Occasionally, older patients express concern that their age may prevent them from enjoying the benefits of dental implants. However, health is more…
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FDA warns of nationwide recall of lactated Ringer’s injection
B. Braun has recalled two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, 1L, after FDA-posted company testing found particulate matter in the solution. The recall applies to hospitals and healthcare facilities, so patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinicians should check lot numbers and follow recall instructions rather than making treatment changes on their own.