What’s Worse Than ALS?

Having raised over $100 million for ALS, the #IceBucketChallenge was fun, funny, and hugely effective. But it brings to light an interesting paradox: that the diseases whose research we donate most to fund are not the ones that most of the population is most likely to die from.

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Is the Paleo Diet Good for Diabetics?

Over the past several years, low-carb diets have been gaining traction, proving to be more effective for maintaining a healthy weight. And for all intents and purposes, this type of diet is ideal for those with type-2 diabetes, with evidence being corroborated by a study published in Diabetologia. 

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Will a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Work for You?

Supplemental oxygen can be prescribed for a variety of conditions. Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs) have become more readily available in recent years, offering a compact, lightweight solution for home oxygen therapy, but it’s important to remember that not all POC products are created equally. When choosing a POC, there are a number of questions a user must consider. The American Lung Association offers these tips on choosing a POC. 

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Is a Change in Gait An Indication of Bigger Problems?

We’ve come to accept the shuffle as a normal part of aging, but what if there was more to this change in a person’s gait? What if it indicated a shift in cognitive function?

As mobility and accessibility needs change, Symbius Medical is here to help you every step of the way. Our customer service representatives are available to answer your questions about aids to everyday living, and to help you decide what equipment is best for you or your loved one.

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No Ice Bucket Need Here - Understanding ALS

Like many social media campaigns that go viral, you can’t seem to get away from the one to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, referred to as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (#ALSIceBucketChallenge).

Just as there’s no known cure for the disease there also is no clear understanding of what causes the disease. Hopefully with this year’s windfall of donations, more progress can be made in finding a cure.

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Avoiding Foodborne Illness During Summer

What could be better, during the warm late-summer and early-autumn days thanhaving a leisurely picnic, or hosting a family barbeque? It’s proven that foodborne illness, otherwise referred to as food poisoning, occurs more often during thesewarmer months, and the cause is twofold.

At Symbius Medical, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our customers and the communities we serve. We offer a 24-hour on-call service that will answer any questions or concerns that you or caregivers may have when using our home medical equipment or products. We invite you to visit one of our regional retail branch locations for all your home medical equipment needs or call us toll free at 800-948-1868 to place your home medical supply order today. 

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Suffering With Summertime Injuries

Slips, trips and falls, as well as broken bones and displaced joints may seemmore appropriate to the winter months, during the cold, and wet or icy months.But summertime boasts its own bevy of injuries specific to the season. Here arethe top four areas of the body which suffered the most injury during the summerof 2014.  

At Symbius Medical, we work to ensure the continued health and safety of our customers. For more information about products and services related to mobility care and rehab, email Customer-Service@SymbiusMedical.com.

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