Not everyone can drive a big truck, and that’s a good thing. Driving takes ability and skill, an ability to respond to uneven road conditions, weather, and whatever other drivers do to endanger themselves and others. To help determine whether a driver is physically capable of operating a commercial vehicle, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created a physical exam that is a national requirement for commercial drivers. The doctor or provider giving the DOT exam must be ... [Read More]
Archives for April 2018
Why Would My Doctor Recommend a DEXA Bone Scan?
If you’re a woman or man of a certain age and your doctor recommends a bone-density test, don’t be surprised. The test, called a DEXA scan, is a kind of X-ray that measures the strength of your bones, and it’s highly recommended for women at age 65 and men age 70 and up. That’s because there is a greater risk of bone loss, called osteoporosis, in our senior years. Osteoporosis affects more than 50 million Americans, and the sooner it’s detected, treatment options are better and fractures more ... [Read More]
What Does Being A Patient-Centered Medical Home Mean?
In our modern age, medical care delivery options have certainly changed for the better. Take, for example, the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. It’s an innovative approach to health care delivery designed to improve the patient’s experience, improve overall health, and reduce the cost of care. The concept behind PCMH is simple: to provide patients with treatment coordinated through their primary care physician to ensure they receive necessary care whenever and wherever it’s needed ... [Read More]
Defining the Epworth Sleepiness Scale Test
Sleep disorders affect an astonishing number of people in the US. It is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening disorder. There are other common sleep disorders that prevent people from getting a good night’s sleep, too. Although it may seem that most of us stumble through the day feeling tired and bleary, it could be a sign of a treatable condition. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale test is a tool doctors use to indicate whether you may ... [Read More]