Articles about Workers Compensation

With rising costs of living, many people who struggle to maintain regular employment due to their health conditions wonder if they can perform any work. This is especially true while they are waiting for Social Security Disability benefits to be approved. To answer this question, it is helpful to have an understanding of what the Social Security Disability program is. Social Security Disability Insurance is a federally administered program available

Cushing Syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a disorder which results in having too much cortisol in the body. Cortisol under normal circumstances is released into the body during times of stress and increases heart rate, increases blood sugar, manages blood glucose, managing respiration, and increases muscle tension. Cortisol levels are controlled by the adrenal glands, pituitary glands, and hypothalamus. Cushing syndrome only affects 10 to 15 people per million

Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Syndrome (abbreviated as GSS) is a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder. It is extremely rare and almost always inherited. The typical age of onset is between the ages of 35 and 55. The symptoms, progression of the disease, and level of severity can greatly vary among affected individuals. What are the symptoms of GSS? At the early stages of GSS, individuals may experience ataxia, which is a lack of muscle

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, the total number of COVID cases in the United States has reached almost 94 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deaths from COVID have surpassed one million. Most people who are infected with COVID recover within a few weeks. However, some individuals who have been infected with COVID have recovered from the virus but can experience long-term