HIV And HIV Prevention Methods

Posted on 21 September 2021

HIV is a serious condition that affects your immune system. If not properly taken care of, it can be fatal. If you have signs and symptoms of HIV, it's important to see your doctor. If you are diagnosed with it, starting HIV treatment will be very important.  What Is HIV? HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, affects your immune system's ability to fight diseases and viruses effectively. Without proper prevention or treatment, HIV can damage your immune system so much that you will have AIDS. [Read More]

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Cataract Eye Surgery

Posted on 24 August 2021

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which prevents light from passing through and focusing properly on the retina. If left unremoved, cataracts can lead to blindness, as well as other complications like glaucoma. Currently, the problem affects over 24.4 million Americans. Fortunately, cataracts can be safely removed through cataract eye surgery. Here are four reasons why you should consider surgery. 1. It Enhances Range of Vision If you have cataracts, vision gets blurry as the natural lens becomes cloudy. [Read More]

A Bad Injury To Your Knee Might Require ACL Repair Surgery

Posted on 22 July 2021

If you have knee pain after an injury while playing sports, your doctor might order tests to see if you have an ACL injury. If an ACL injury is confirmed, you might begin physical therapy and make plans for ACL repair surgery. These are some tests that diagnose an ACL injury that your doctor might order and what's involved with ACL repair. Tests You Might Have To Diagnose An ACL Injury [Read More]

Are There Any Side Effects of Reiki?

Posted on 22 June 2021

If you are a very fragile patient, you may wish to turn to a complementary form of healthcare in addition to receiving medical treatment. One option is to use Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. However, you may wonder if these techniques come with any side effects. What to Expect From Reiki A Reiki practitioner uses a technique known as "laying on of hands." The belief is that the practitioner is able to pass energy from themselves to the recipient and the practitioner is also able to remove negative energy. [Read More]

About Me

Meet Steve Walden

I first became really interested in medical subjects when my wife was pregnant with our first baby. I had absolutely no clue what was going on, but I wanted to. I probably asked more questions during the check-ups than she did. If there was an appointment that I couldn't go to, I would have my wife give me a complete play-by-play. I was just really excited and really fascinated with everything. My favorites were the ultrasounds. The fact that I could see our baby and hear her heart beat seemed otherworldly to me. Since my wife's pregnancy, I've kept learning about various medical topics. I love it so much that sometimes I regret not realizing this sooner and going to medical school! But this blog will just have to do.