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A variety of health conditions benefit from the use of blood thinners. Medications like Xarelto can reduce a person’s risk of experiencing a stroke or serious cardiovascular issues. Medicare benefits that include prescription drug coverage may help pay for this medication if you’ve been prescribed Xarelto by your physician as…

Quitting a smoking habit is a huge step towards better health and well-being for any tobacco user. Because this can be such a difficult process, nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) can help satisfy a person’s craving for tobacco products and improve their chances of quitting successfully and permanently. Understanding How Nicotine…

Certain health issues and medical conditions are hereditary, which means that genetic testing can reveal markers and signs of these issues before symptoms arise. Genetic testing can also give physicians an opportunity to make an early diagnosis for chronic symptoms, and can help your health care team design a targeted…

Original Medicare, which is the traditional fee-for-service U.S. government program, excludes routine vision care such as an annual eye exam and corrective lenses. However, Medicare benefits cover the fees charged by both ophthalmologists and optometrists for covered services; for example, an ocular illness or injury to the eye. The decision…

Under normal circumstances, toenails grow out straight over the flesh. An ingrown toenail occurs when a nail, usually on the big toe, grows into the skin. There are several possible reasons this can happen, ranging from injury to ill-fitting shoes to inadequate grooming habits. Sometimes, it is simply a matter…

Glucose monitoring technology, including continuous glucose monitoring systems, plays a vital role in protecting the health of individuals who suffer from issues related to blood sugar and insulin production. In the past, individuals who needed to check their blood glucose levels would typically need to obtain a blood sample, often…

Therapy involving the use of stem cells is a new and exciting option within the medical community, and many patients can benefit from the use of stem cells in the treatment of disorders that include leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease. Stem cells have also shown promise in the treatment of pain…

Birth control options have come a long way in recent decades, and although birth control’s main purpose is to prevent unwanted pregnancies, it can also be prescribed to treat hormonal imbalance and other conditions. The medical benefits of some contraceptives have become vital for millions of women across the United…

Dialysis is a common procedure that can improve the health and well-being of some individuals diagnosed with kidney disease. These patients understand the importance of making it to their regular dialysis appointments. Unfortunately, transportation can be a factor for some individuals who need to receive regular dialysis treatments, especially as…