On August 31, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to three infant formula manufacturers to help ensure infant formula is being produced under the safest conditions possible. These warning letters are not associated with any current recalls, and the FDA does not anticipate any impact to the availability of infant formula… Continue reading FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Infant Formula Manufacturers

This weekend Aaron Baker was at it, just like he always is, almost 24/7. During a stop at the Open Book bookstore in Tampa, Baker was there to sign copies of The Rebellious Recovery, in which Baker wrote about his experiences and his overall approach to life. Baker, 44, is widely known as a motivational… Continue reading 2 Athletes Triumph Over Injury, Aiming To Find A Cure

What is a Neonatal Nurse? Neonatal nurses are nurses who specialize in the care of newborn infants from birth until hospital discharge. While neonatal nurses care for all infants, including infants without medical complications, they are a key care provider for hospitalized infants born with a wide range of complications such as prematurity, infection, cardiac… Continue reading What is a Neonatal Nurse?

Why Did My Surgical Incision Re-open? Wound dehiscence is a surgery complication where the incision, a cut made during a surgical procedure, reopens. Wound dehiscence can be either partial or complete. ‌With partial dehiscence, the surface edges of an incision pull apart in one or more areas. Complete dehiscence is when the entire surgical cut… Continue reading Wound Dehiscence: Causes and Treatment Options

One of the most common birth defects of the nervous system is spina bifida. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that can occur anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close. This results in the backbone (that protects the nerves) not forming and causes damage to the spinal cord and nerves.… Continue reading Spina Bifida and Bone Health

Every September, a crucial spotlight is cast on a topic that affects countless lives worldwide: spinal cord injuries.

Fall is coming. Can you feel it? Are the birds chirping a little later in the morning? Is the air frizzing your hair just a little less? Are pools emptying out? Does your Target look like it’s throwing a Halloween-themed birthday party? With all the joys of cooler weather and seasonal décor also comes the… Continue reading 5 Tips to Make Back-to-School Better

Diapers are important. Whether you are old or young, big or small, diapers are needed by everyone at some point in life. Unfortunately, not everyone has adequate access to this daily necessity. The Statistics According to a national study commissioned by the National Diaper Bank Network, 47% of families are experiencing unmet diaper need in… Continue reading Families Have Difficulty Affording Diapers

Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when the body is denied vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.

Full Service In The Palm Of Your Hand Driving solo on a long road trip, the gas tank light comes on, and it’s late at night… What do you do? Without an injury, it’s an obvious answer – fill up at the next station! However, living with a disability makes the simplest of tasks that… Continue reading Fuel Service App for Drivers with Disabilities