Medical News - Brandon Fairs, MD

Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?

Picking the right health insurance plan can be challenging. Of course, you want the price of care to be affordable and to fit your budget, but it’s also important to consider what benefits you get with any insurance plan. While a high deductible or premium may work for some families, others may prefer lower deductibles […]

Simple Ways to Save Money on Health Care

A lot of Americans feel like they’re paying more for health insurance these days, and it’s not all in their heads. From 2008 to 2018, health insurance and medical costs rose twice as fast as wages, according to one study. And that’s just for employees of large companies. If you work for a smaller place or are […]

Does Your Health Insurance Cover Car Accidents?

About 4.5 million people got injured in car accidents in 2018, according to estimates from the National Safety Council. Some of those injured people will refuse medical treatment, but many others will have no choice but to go to the hospital. That can get expensive, even with health insurance. And it’s fair to wonder whether health […]

How to Cope with Cancer and Depression

Receiving difficult medical news can bring up so many mixed emotions. When your doctor tells you that you have cancer a million thoughts may begin to race around your head. Such a serious diagnosis may come, with a long road of physical and internal battles including feelings of despair, confusion, and perhaps the beginning signs […]

Could You Sue for a Wrong Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Of the forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, meaning the progressive wasting away and death of brain cells characterizes it. This disease typically begins with memory loss; changes occur in the part of the brain that affects learning, making it difficult for people to remember newly acquired […]

Relieving Phantom Pain: 3 Natural Ways to Fight Through the Pain

Losing a limb can be difficult enough, but dealing with pain afterward can be equally troubling. Dubbed “phantom pain,” those who have undergone an amputation may still experience pain past the area where the amputation took place, despite the fact that the limb is no longer attached to their body. While this phenomenon is still […]

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Individuals with Scoliosis

Scoliosis causes side curvature in the spine. When the spine curves to the side, the shoulders and hips will be knocked out of alignment. The further it curves, the more permanent problems may develop. Scoliosis can run from very mild to severe and debilitating. Although there are identified risk factors based on trends, the causes […]

Is CBD Good for Tinnitus?

If you suffer from something like tinnitus, you know that even the slightest relief can make a huge difference. What if you could take a pill that’s an all-natural remedy while also getting relief from your discomfort? Something like CBD might make a huge difference for pain, but can it help tinnitus? Here’s everything you […]

How Do You Get PALS Certified?

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, also commonly known as PALS, is a course that healthcare professionals can take that is “geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units.” Anyone who completes this course will be awarded a certificate […]

Medicare Coverage During Incarceration: Everything You Need to Know

Health insurance is an important thing for many Americans, regardless of whether or not they have a chronic disease or illness. However, just because popular healthcare options like Medicare are used by millions of citizens each year doesn’t mean that everyone fully understands the ins and outs of each program. That’s especially true when you […]