By Jessica Kelley and Micah Stoner, Student Pharmacists with Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
A digital ecosystem is defined as a compilation of digital media, including television, social media, video games, the internet and interactive assistants. Interactive assistants are AI-powered software or systems that help people complete tasks, provide information, or automate actions. This can include Siri, Google Assistant and Microsoft Copilot.
By Taryn Sandei, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The term splitting headache is often used to refer to a more severe headache. There can be various types of headaches with varying levels of discomfort or pain. Primary headaches can include migraines, tension and cluster headaches. Other headaches can fit into the classification of secondary headaches and include sinus and medication overuse headaches.
By Lucas Singleton, Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The Rolling Stones released Jigsaw Puzzle on December 6, 1968, on their Beggars Banquet album. The song was the longest one on the album with a playing time of 6 minutes and 7 seconds. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and was considered to be blues-rock. The critics had very mixed views, and it never really achieved many accolades compared to Satisfaction and Paint It, Black, which had the highest commercial success.
By Brittany Araki, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Hospital
Did you know, there’s more than one kind of NICU? NICUs, or neonatal intensive care units, are specialized hospital units that provide around-the-clock, advanced medical treatment for newborns. They integrate state-of-the-art technology with skilled professionals to assist infants facing issues at the start of their lives. There are four categories of NICUs, which are defined by the types of babies they care for and the treatments they offer.
By Benjamin Hoover, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Moral fiber is an idiom used to describe strength or courage that one derives from moral principles or ethical value. The term is linked to the nineteenth century and was in the 1873 English Oxford Dictionary. It compares human character with the strong threads of material or fiber. The term “a lack of moral fiber” was used officially by the British Royal Air Force in World War II to describe air crews who did not engage in battle due to fear.
By Erica Hermiller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology – Ottawa
Menopause is a natural life transition that marks the permanent end of menstruation and fertility. It occurs when the ovaries stop producing eggs and estrogen levels decline. Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without menstrual bleeding. For most women, this happens around age 51, though it can occur anywhere between ages 45 and 56.
