Author name: Schei, MD

Dr. Nima Schei is a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PositiveMed. Besides medicine, he's been studying mathematics and neuroscience at Rutgers University. He's passionate about alternative medicine, startups and animal rights. He's a proud vegan, living with his wife and two rescue dogs in Miami Beach, FL.

Things Every Medical Worker Should Know: The Workers’ Compensation Law

Medical workers are among the noblest professionals in society. They practice an ancient and time-honored tradition as healers of the community and in emergencies, they are always among the first responders to the scene. They are often exposed to the dangers of the situation, whether that a disaster like a building fire or a vehicle […]

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Deadly Venoms May Drive Medical Advances

Deadly Venoms May Drive Medical Advances

Even if the medical industry’s treatments are rapidly advancing, there are still several diseases that resist treatment. A paper recently published asks whether deadly venoms may drive medical advances. Venomous Plants and Animals There are many venomous plants and animals in the world. According to the authors, they comprise 15 percent of the earth’s biodiversity

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Everything You Need to Know About Lectin Free Diet

Everything You Need to Know About Lectin-Free Diet

Lectins refer to plants that are associated with positive and negative benefits in the body. Examples of plant-based foods that contain lectins include whole grains, legumes, and some vegetables. This article gives more information about lectin and lectin free diet. It covers about scientific findings of this diet and why some experts recommend it. What

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Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack How to Tell the Difference

Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack: How to Tell the Difference

There are similarities between a panic attack and a heart attack. This makes it difficult for many people to tell the difference here we tell you about which one is which. Each year, approximately 3 percent of people in the U.S experience panic disorder. Some common symptoms of panic attack are: Shortness of breathSharp pain

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Painkiller Addiction Warning Signs You May Have Crossed the Line

Painkiller Addiction: Warning Signs That Says You May Have Crossed the Line

Over one third of Americans are affected by chronic pain and most of them manage the pain through prescription medication. Many people worry that taking narcotic lead to can painkiller addiction. Although the drugs are taken to reduce pain sensitivity, they can also lead to a sense of euphoria. If a doctor prescribes medication to

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What is a Gastrointestinal Fistula and What Causes One

What is a Gastrointestinal Fistula and What Causes One?

A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the digestive tract (stomach or intestines) that causes gastric fluids to leak out. The seeping occurs through the lining of the intestines or stomach. When these fluids leak into other body organs, can cause an infection. It is a serious medical condition and may need a long-term

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Why Usability is Crucial for Medical Website Design

Why Usability is Crucial for Medical Website Design As a physician, having a medical website is critical for success in today’s competitive environment. With patients being more discerning than ever, it is vitally important that you not only have a website presence, but that the website is user friendly, easy to navigate and provides features

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Comparison of the Accuracy of Thermography and Mammography

Comparison of the Accuracy of Thermography and Mammography

Screening of breast cancer is used to detect and identify cancer in women who may have no physical symptoms. It is done with a hope of finding breast cancer in early stages to enable women to undergo less treatment with better outcomes. Nevertheless, there is still debate about which method should be used for screening

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