Rachel Pugmire

Signs of a Stroke You May Not Recognize

Vision changes and an intense headache are lesser-known stroke symptoms. Here's what to know and when to seek medical attention.

Preventing and Treating E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries

Learn how to prevent, assess, and treat e-bike and e-scooter injuries in youth. Safety tips, helmet use, and nursing care for back-to-school readiness.

Are Energy Drinks Safe for Kids? Risks Explained

Are energy drinks safe for kids? Learn about caffeine risks, health effects, and what parents and healthcare professionals need to know to keep children safe.

https://www.nextavenue.org/sadness-or-depression/

I Got the Flu Vaccine: Why Am I Sick?

Influenza is a virus that infects millions of people across the globe every year. For some, it may be a mild or moderate illness, while for others, it can prove fatal. Influenza is spread through the saliva and respiratory droplets of an infected individual.

https://www.nextavenue.org/skin-cancer-preventing-detecting-dangerous-spots/

https://www.nextavenue.org/what-to-know-blood-thinners/

https://www.nextavenue.org/understanding-mmr-vaccine-measles-outbreak/

Myocardial Infarction: Different Symptoms, Same Diagnosis

Most people have seen a heart attack or myocardial infarction, as referred to by healthcare providers in a movie, or may have even known someone who has experienced one. The classic movie portrayal of a myocardial infarction is crushing chest pain, with the character clenching at their chest and groaning in pain.

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Am I at Risk?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in the deep veins of an extremity, most commonly the leg. If not treated properly, a DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE), in which the blood clot becomes dislodged and moves to the lungs. A PE can be life-threatening and may require immediate life-saving measures.