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- Relief from Anxiety and Stress during Menopause - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from William RuthA woman can be overwhelmed by stress when entering menopause. Reaching the point in your life when your body changes significantly is bound to elicit many emotions, especially when your body changes as drastically as it does during menopause. Feelings of sadness and lack of motivation ...
Views: 1172 - Medicare Part D Overview - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Chris BrinesMedicare Part D is the prescription drug portion of the new Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. Part D was designed to subsidize the costs of most medications issued to US citizens, where there are some of the highest prices of prescription drugs in the ...
Views: 847 - Controlling and Treating Bleeding - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerThe recommended approach for controlling bleeding is not complicated. In fact, it has has been simplified over the years. In the past, there was instruction in elevating the bleeding area and the use of pressure points. Both of those approaches have been dropped from the first aid classes of ...
Views: 779 - New 2011 AHA CPR Guidelines – Is My Previous Training Now Outdated? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerYou may have heard that CPR guidelines are changing. Several people have asked me why the changes are happening and whether something was wrong with the old CPR guidelines. CPR guidelines are changing as a result of a conference that meets every five years: “The International Consensus on ...
Views: 1268 - American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR Certifications: Similarities and Differences - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerI’m a certified instructor for the American Red Cross (ARC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). It’s simplistic to say that either the ARC or the AHA has the “better” CPR classes. In fact, starting in 2011 many of the big differences between the organization’s courses disappeared when the ...
Views: 992 - Recognizing and Responding to a Diabetic Emergency - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerResponding to a diabetic emergency is not complicated, however, diabetic emergencies can be deadly if untreated. Fortunately, most diabetics are well informed about their disease and know when and how to take action. For example, a good friend of mine who is diabetic was directing me in a play ...
Views: 759 - How To Treat A Burn - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerMost burns are not medical emergencies and can be treated easily. Burns that cause the skin to be red, painful and swell are called superficial burns. Usually they are caused by heat, such as fire, steam, hot surfaces or a hot liquid. The treatment for superficial burns caused by heat: 1) ...
Views: 814 - Choosing The Right CPR Certification Class - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerYou’ve learned you need a CPR certification. However, you aren’t sure which one you need. And you don’t know if a certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or another organization is the right choice. If you are frustrated, that is understandable — choosing the right ...
Views: 700 - Infant and Child Choking: Most Common Causes - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerIn the United States about 3,000 people choke to death each year. However, infants and children account for most of those deaths. Approximately 80 percent of all emergency calls for choking are for victims under six years old, with many of the victims being two years old or younger. These ...
Views: 1000 - Heimlich Maneuver or Back Blows: History of Recommended Responses to Choking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerIf you take a CPR course from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association you will find the content to be nearly identical. However, the two organizations have noticeably different recommendations on how to respond to a child or adult who is conscious and choking. What follows is ...
Views: 1482 - Recognizing and Responding to a Stroke - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerAccording to the American Heart Association, strokes killed 137,119 people in 2006, which ranks behind only heart disease and cancer. Recognizing the signs of a stroke and quickly responding are the most important ways you can help someone experiencing a stroke. The signs of a stroke are ...
Views: 600 - CPR Classes For San Francisco Bay Area Parents: Choosing The Right One - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerIf you’re pregnant or recently given birth, you’re well aware that baby safety involves learning many new skills. One of those skills is how to do infant and child CPR. You may be asking yourself who teaches CPR classes in the Bay Area and which class is the right one for me? What follows is a ...
Views: 869 - Medical transcription services provide efficient and effective work - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Sharad GaikwadMedical transcription services are in great demand due to the need of the same in the medical and health care industry across the globe. People have realized the benefits of the same and are making good use of it due to its credibility, reliability and of course the quality of services they ...
Views: 563 - There are a number of firms engaging in document transcription - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Sharad GaikwadThe medical industry has been progressing rapidly and is providing their best to the patients regularly. Advancement of technology has led to new and better findings that enable medical professionals to assist in speedy recovery of their patients. Medical professionals are constantly bogged down ...
Views: 630 - Kinetic concepts medical device company intelligence report - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from laura brownMedical Device Company Intelligence Reports provide a full review of the company's activities, from its origins to its latest corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, agreements, divestitures, major purchasing contracts and litigation. Sections are included on products, ...
Views: 822 - Loreal Hair Products Including Hair Thickening Products and Hair Products for Curly Hair - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from hair careThere is a wide variety of choices when it comes to hair thickening products or hair products for curly hair. Loreal hair products offer a full line of hair thickening products as well as hair products for curly hair. Loreal hair products are a very popular brand. In addition to products ...
Views: 998 - Salon Hair Products Including Mens Hair Products and Volumizing Hair Products - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from hair careMany times men will wear their hair in a shorter style than women. They too have special needs when it comes to mens hair products. Thinning hair may require volumizing hair products and other problems will require other salon hair products. A wide range of mens hair products are sold ...
Views: 577 - Effective patient care versus revenue cycle management: physicians perform a balancing act - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Jacob ThomasPhysicians in the U.S., despite ranking high for their medical competence, have never been able to fully realize and optimize their medical bill reimbursements owing to an increasingly complex health insurance system that has been constantly evolving, and characterized by: • HIPAA Compliant ...
Views: 1043 - Alcohol Rehabilitation: Education as the Primary Weapon - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Mark Reed MerrillThree theories purport to explain alcoholism: Genetic, defining it as a chromosomal predisposition; Sociological, defining it as a product of social influences; and Psychological, defining it as a personality predisposition. Effective alcohol rehabilitation takes each into consideration. The ...
Views: 772 - Cooper Companies Medical Device Company Intelligence Report - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from laura brownMedical Device Company Intelligence Reports provide a full review of the company's activities, from its origins to its latest corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, agreements, divestitures, major purchasing contracts and litigation. Sections are included on products, ...
Views: 902 - Discount Generic Cialis is the Cheapest Generic Cialis Found Online - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Adam BergCialis is a drug prescribed to many men with penile medical issues. These issues most commonly relate to penile dysfunction conditions. This can be a medical concern that causes embarrassment to many men. For this reason, many seek to purchase their cialis online. Various pharmaceutical ...
Views: 577 - Generic Cialis Online Available for Patients to Buy Generic Cialis to Save Money - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Adam BergCialis is a drug prescribed to many men with penile medical issues. These issues most commonly relate to penile dysfunction conditions. This can be a medical concern that causes embarrassment to many men. For this reason, many seek to purchase their cialis online. Various pharmaceutical ...
Views: 625 - What to Know More on HIV/AIDS? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauA lot of cases have been reported all over the world that has been affected with this kind of disease. I am talking about the rampant HIV/ AIDS. This disease is already considered to have a pandemic prevalence, which means anyone whether poor or rich, or even the person closest to your heart ...
Views: 1098 - How to Care for Persons With Manic Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauEveryday in your life you experience things that may either give you a happy or sad feeling. Stressors are always present in the environment and within you but it’s your own ability to cope with it that makes you conform to the norms. There are instances that the feeling of happiness is ...
Views: 998 - How to Discover Asthma Symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauIn children it will only start abruptly as cough but with wheezing, and usually is worsen at morning or during night-time. If these common signs appear in your children maybe we can consider that your child may have asthma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) between 100 and 150 ...
Views: 1028 - Artificial Valves- the life saving devices for cardiac patients with valve defects - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Webteam IndicureHeart valve replacement is a surgical procedure by which a damaged heart valve is removed and substituted with grafts or parts from body tissues or with synthetic heart valves. The procedure is live saving for patients suffering from valve defects. The procedure has excellent outcome & a ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Fast Pearly Penile Papules Removal Methods - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Mike WalkPearly penile papules removal is possible through a variety of techniques. Pearly Penile Papules or PPP can be removed by different methods of treatment.One of such method is Pearly Penile Papules Home Removal. The first PPP treatment that you can use that will help you get rid of the papules ...
Views: 2131 - What Is the History of Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThe History of Heart Disease is traced to many factors and Coronary Artery Diseases such as Atherosclerosis and Angina Pectoris. These two conditions specifically focus on these two conditions. It includes the definition of Coronary Arteries and its functions. These circumstances also include ...
Views: 1005 - What Are TIA and Heat Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauTIA Stroke is commonly known as Transient Ischemic Attack; Heat Stroke is a form of brain stroke that has a specific triggering factor. These two conditions affect the nervous system and its functions. The brain is the core organ in the body. It controls all the other system even the heart. The ...
Views: 1222 - Himalayan Salt - History, Description, Benefits, Uses and Products Available - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Christine WatersSince ancient times, salt has been the principle source of income for the Himalayan people. Because food preserved in salt retains its nutritional properties for several months, Himalayan people use it to keep fish and meat all year long. Salt is also used as a currency in trading thus the ...
Views: 672 - F.D.A. approves generic Lyrica (Pregabalin) as treatment of diabetic neuropathy - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2011 from Jenny PintoPeripheral Neuropathy Peripheral nervous system is the web of nerves that continuously reports all activities that occur in the body to the brain as well as convey orders from the brain and spinal cord to the various body parts. This system is very vital for the proper functioning of the ...
Views: 1186 - What Is Hemorrhagic Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThe information about hemorrhagic stroke should be focused on the symptoms of stroke, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, complications and treatments. This condition is just a form of Brain Stroke that results to drastic outcomes. Brain has several protective layers; the Dura matter and most ...
Views: 803 - What Is Ischemic Stroke? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauIschemic Stroke is a type of Brain Stroke. This Brain Stroke is commonly known as CVA or cerebrovascular attack. Along with the other type of stroke, this type is also considered fatal for a patient to experience. The mere fact that it involves the brain makes it a detrimental without even going ...
Views: 913 - Level of Preparedness for Smooth Transition to ICD-10 - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Jacob ThomasUS Federal Government, which has earmarked October 1, 2013 as the deadline, has sought to replace the 30-year-old ICD-9 with the radical ICD-10 – believed to be harbinger of sweeping changes across all facets of healthcare organizations: providers, staff, processes, insurance carriers, and ...
Views: 511 - Sage Leaf Tea Anxiety Herbs - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Rhodiola RoseaThere are so many exciting health benefits associated with the herb Sage, which is also known as Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae in scientific terms, or botanically as Salvia officianalis. Garden sage has a wealth of uses for the mind, body, and spirit, and has been used for eons by different ...
Views: 1052 - How to Deal With Heart Valve Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThe heart valve disease is a condition where the prevention lies on a complete discussion about the diverse topics concerning the etiology of the disease, the functions of the heart valves, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and even the treatments for this condition. It is a necessity for the public ...
Views: 1070 - What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease - Rheumatic Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauRheumatic Heart Disease should be discussed on the subject of its signs and symptoms, classifications, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. It is the prerogative of people to know this information because being familiar with it will give a person the privilege to probably prevent its ...
Views: 1292 - Four Steps to Enhance Communication with Your Physician - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Winifred BraggDo you sometimes feel like you could have learned more about your condition, but you were afraid to ask? Good communication is the key to successful relationships, and is essential to maintaining a good relationship with your doctor. By bringing the appropriate information to your follow-up ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Nine Steps to A More Effective Visit With Your Doctor - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Winifred BraggThese nine steps should help make your next visit with your doctor more effective and efficient. Health care is undergoing major changes, and doctors are challenged to see more patients and to complete more paperwork in the same amount of time. Therefore, patients today must be armed with ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - How to Determine Congestive Heart Disease and Symptoms? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauThese two articles will discuss the differences between the left and right-sided congestive heart failure. Primarily, these articles will discuss how the condition can affect the patient's life. This condition significantly involves the disruptions of the heart and its specific structures. It is ...
Views: 1020 - The Right to Give Life: An Insider’s Perspective on Bestowing a Most Precious Gift (Organ Donation) - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Michele HoweWe’d like to believe we’re equipped to handle even life’s toughest challenges. We like to think that if we’re prepared enough, schooled enough, experienced enough, that we’ve got what it takes to enter any situation and handle come what may. And it’s true enough. Preparation, schooling, and ...
Views: 889 - A Credible Anti Depression Medication Cymbalta - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Alex RayMajor depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder can be credibly treated with generic Cymbalta, an anti depression medication. Care however, should be taken to consult the doctor before taking the medication. Depression is a disorder of the mind. This condition slowly creeps in and ...
Views: 647 - Treat Pain effectively with an effective pain reducer Darvocet N 100 - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Alex RayDarvocet N 100 is a drug, which is used as a narcotic pain reducer. It includes acetaminophen together with propoxyphene napsylate, each of which complement the action of each other as well as act as potential pain reducers. Darvocet N 100 is a drug which is in a class of drugs called ...
Views: 535 - Outsourced Medical Billing – the prescription for new practices’ impressive ROI - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jacob ThomasGiven the rapidly expanding patient base, and an insatiable demand for quality medical care, it is not surprising that each passing-by moment is witness to the birth of a new practice. Despite being driven by a larger healthcare vision, new practices – operating in a market-driven environment – ...
Views: 588 - Acne Treatment: Discovering Acne's Causes Aids in Finding the Best Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Erik PearsonIn order to find the best acne treatment, its important to understand its causes. According to current research, lack of washing, having dirty skin, and what we eat do not cause acne. On the contrary, acne is caused by increased oil production due to the increase of hormones during puberty. For ...
Views: 529 - How Can I Make Sure I Stay Healthy? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Maria BronsonToday in the UK with all of the stress and pressure of modern life, one question comes into mind to every adult, how can I make sure I stay healthy? The answer is simple, eating a balanced diet, plenty of exercise and preventative health screenings. For both men and women this is the key to a ...
Views: 792 - What To Know About Buying Medication Online - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Natalie BonanskiInternet shopping has made many our lives simpler as the ease of comparison to find the best prices is really quite easy from a computer. However, when purchasing medications one should always exercise extreme caution. The lowest price could affect your health or the health of those you love. ...
Views: 748 - How to do Hands-Only CPR - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Chris SchlesingerI’m frequently asked if giving breaths has been eliminated from CPR now that the CPR guidelines have been updated. The simple answer is no, the breaths are still instructed in traditional CPR classes. However, there has been a big push, especially by the American Heart Association, to teach a ...
Views: 651 - Is Medical Transcription outsourcing turning into a myth? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sharad GaikwadOf late outsourcing has become a matter of heated debate among top political circles in countries like US and UK. Security concerns, quality issues and job loss fears have kicked up lot of dust in these outsourcing nations. According to recent media reports in UK, Aviva, BT and Santander are ...
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