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Treatment For Diabetes That Comes In A Pill

Posted Wed, 2009/08/12 - 19:07 by Fred Lee

Diabetes, Drugs & Treatments

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The potential discovery of a pill to treat diabetes could spell the end of needles sticks for many diabetics.

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Retail Vs. Urgent Care Clinic: What's The Difference?

Posted Tue, 2009/08/11 - 21:42 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance

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Urgent care centers are different from retail clinics in that they are staffed by physicians and therefore can treat more major conditions. However, retail clinics can be more convenient, have shorter wait times and are cheaper.

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Climate Change And Lyme Disease

Posted Sun, 2009/08/09 - 13:24 by Fred Lee

Lyme Disease

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As global temperatures rise, so too might the prevalence and distribution of insect born illnesses, including Lyme Disease.

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Who Should (And Who Should Not) Use Retail Clinics?

Posted Fri, 2009/08/07 - 00:14 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance

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Non-physician providers in retail clinics can treat healthy patients with minor health conditions. But patients with complicated medical histories or chronic conditions are better served in more traditional settings that are staffed by doctors.

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You’re Sick? They’re Quick! The Pros And Cons Of Retail Clinics

Posted Thu, 2009/08/06 - 14:49 by Amer Kaissi

Costs & Insurance

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Healthcare services are now being offered at retail clinics located in local grocery stores, drug stores and general merchandise retailers. A nurse practitioner or physician assistant typically treat common medical conditions and provide some preventative and wellness services according to an up-front menu-style price list.

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Food Dye And Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted Wed, 2009/08/05 - 20:12 by Fred Lee

Drugs & Treatments

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A new study has found that the dye Brilliant Blue G (BBG), which is both structurally and functionally similar to the dye used in some processed foods, might actually help prevent the secondary damage that commonly follows a traumatic injury to the spine.

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Indoor Pools Might Contribute To Asthma

Posted Tue, 2009/08/04 - 04:51 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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While few of us would question what a great exercise swimming is, there is a growing body of evidence that seems to indicate that an excessive amount of time spent at indoor pools, where the air circulation might not be optimal, can lead to respiratory problems, including asthma. This is of particular concern for young children whose lungs are still developing.

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Stem Cell Sutures

Posted Thu, 2009/07/30 - 17:54 by Fred Lee

Tests & Procedures

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Scientists have developed a way to incorporate stem cells into sutures with the hope that it will help patients recover more quickly and effectively from surgical procedures.

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Giving CPR Heart Compressions

Posted Wed, 2009/07/29 - 19:23 by Fred Lee

Tests & Procedures, Prevention

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Applying chest compressions to the beat of "Stayin' Alive" could make the difference between life or death for someone experiencing cardiac arrest.

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The Wise Way To Ease Into Running

Posted Tue, 2009/07/28 - 23:58 by Liora Hess

Prevention

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Interested in giving running another chance? Here are several resources that will help you become a runner and enjoy the process.

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