Measles is viral infection of childhood. Another medical name for measles is rubeola. At one time, measles was quite common and led to thousands of childhood deaths per year in the U.S. As a result of successful vaccination programs, measles is quite rare in the United States, usually averaging less than 100 cases per year. Fortunately, the number of worldwide cases of … [Read more...]
Winter and mobility impairments
We are in Minnesota and the least favorite of the two seasons we experience here: our dreaded winter with snow and ice. I request all of us to become, if we are not already, “our brother’s keeper.” Our city is full of totally independent persons with disabilities. We deserve to be able to freely move about our fair city as each of us desires. To this end, every individual … [Read more...]
Sister Spokesman: “Heart Awareness for the Mind, Body and Soul”
Another spirited Sister Spokesman got underway on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Summit Academy OIC in Minneapolis. The theme of the event was “Heart Awareness for the Mind, Body and Soul,” in celebration of Heart Awareness Month. Attendees packed the house to listen to panelists share their expertise on everything from stress management to the importance of healthy eating and … [Read more...]
Man’s best friend: the use of service and therapy animals
Anthony Lyons, a 16-year-old currently receiving treatment for leukemia, warmed the hearts of Americans when the Huffington Post penned an article about the support he receives from therapy dogs at a Phoenix hospital. As a result, thousands posted photos and videos to offer their support for the days when the hospital therapy dogs are not available. In 1933, psychoanalyst … [Read more...]
What is onycholysis?
Dr. Crutchfield, my nails seem to be separating and peeling away from my fingers. What is this and what can I do to fix it? The condition is called onycholysis. Onycholysis is the separation of a nail from the nailbed (the skin the nail attaches to). The separation may seem to appear suddenly, but it usually occurs gradually over time. Trauma is the most common cause of … [Read more...]