Understanding the Advantages and Limitations Table of Contents The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in 2015. Its purpose is to provide high-quality K-12 education to all students in the United States while shifting decision-making authority to the states, rather than the federal government.1 ESSA replaced the previous No Child Left Behind … Read more
A 504 plan is part of an antidiscrimination law in the United States.1 It helps provide resources for children with disabilities. Students with a mental health or physical disability that impacts their ability to carry out activities of daily living can qualify for this plan. It is provided at no extra cost to families.2 The plan covers accommodations … Read more
Table of Contents The American Bar Association says, “Medical malpractice is negligence committed by a professional health care provider—a doctor, nurse, dentist, technician, hospital or hospital worker—whose performance of duties departs from a standard of practice of those with similar training and experience, resulting in harm to a patient or patients.”1 For example, if a physician … Read more
Iodine is a chemical found in foods, some salts, and dietary supplements. The body does not naturally make iodine; therefore, it relies on external sources. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iodine for adults is 150 micrograms (mcg). Quantities over 1,100 mcg have been associated with an increased risk of thyroid disorders.1 National Institutes of Health. Iodine. This … Read more
A medical emergency, shock alters blood flow, pressure, and more Table of Content Shock means that blood is having trouble circulating throughout the body. It is a medical emergency that can progress rapidly. Shock can be life-threatening, with up to 1 out of 5 people dying as a result.1 Low blood pressure and a change … Read more
A Potentially Serious Breathing Pattern That Sounds Raspy Table of Contents Agonal breathing is the body’s last attempt to stay alive before death. It is an automatic response caused by the central nervous system to try to regain stability inside the body. Agonal breathing sounds like a person gasping for air.1 This article will describe the causes, symptoms, … Read more
What helps bad nausea, vomiting, and dry heaves? Table of Contents Vomiting (throwing up) is a reflex that allows your body to release ingested poisons and toxins.1 It can occur in response to acute or chronic conditions. Vomiting can also be self-induced.2 Symptoms of nausea and dry heaves, which often precede throwing up, can disrupt your quality of life. … Read more
Heatlh Tips: There can be thousands of benefits of eating raisins. In such a situation, if you eat it after soaking it, then it can give you countless benefits. Today we are going to tell you about the benefits of drinking raisin water through this news (Benefits of Raisin Water). Let us know about this … Read more