At the best of times, today’s healthcare system can seem like a confusing maze. With the added pressures of living with a chronic, unpredictable disease like multiple sclerosis (MS), accessing high quality, comprehensive care can feel even more challenging. The best place to start is with a clear understanding of diseases like MS, and the… Continue reading Navigating The Health-Care System with MS
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Alcohol-Related Emergency-Room Visits Rise Sharply
The rate of alcohol-related visits to U.S. emergency departments (ED) increased by nearly 50 percent between 2006 and 2014, especially among women and drinkers who are middle-aged or older, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Such… Continue reading Alcohol-Related Emergency-Room Visits Rise Sharply