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Seeing Eye to Eye with Your Doctor: An Excerpt from the Patient Whiz - By Ann Hester- Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology This is the study of the various factors that affect not only the health, but also the incidence of illness in a population. In the study of diseases that not only spread within a population, but also those that do not, the role of an epidemiologist ranges from investigation into ...
Views: 3You must read the article to rate it. - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Peter RadfordClassification The accepted form of Breast Cancer classification divides all the different forms of breast cancer into four distinct groups, viz. pathology, the particular grade of the tumour, the expression (by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a gene product, such as a ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Swine Flu Vaccine - Risks, Safety Issues & the 3 Types of Vaccine - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.Why is it that every night on the news, we see vials of H1N1 vaccine rolling down the assembly line, yet when we see film footage of actual vaccination administrations, children are being sprayed with a mist in the nose? Have you ever seen a nasal spray vaccine? Probably not, since this is a very ...
Views: 21(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Prior Authorization For Advanced Imaging - A Nurse Reviewer's Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri RichardsMany insurance companies now require prior authorization for advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET scan and Nuclear Medicine) and providers are being tasked with conforming to this process. What this means in most cases, is that the physician's office must now delegate a staff member or even create a ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - New Science Questions Theory of Antidepressant Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Byron RichardsEva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School, has presented a study that throws a monkey wrench in the scientific rationale that is used to justify giving out antidepressant medication. She has clearly demonstrated, for the first time, that genes ...
Views: 24(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - I Am Registered on the International Bone Marrow Donor List, Are YOU? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Sharon LaMotheI am registered on the International Bone Marrow Donor List. I'm sure you are shocked. I mean...someone who's been a Gestational Carrier wouldn't also want to give her bone marrow, would she? Honestly, I was on the bone marrow donor list looonnnnggggg before I was ever a surrogate or even ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Manage Insulin Levels And Live Longer - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Brian MManaging insulin levels closely is one of the most important tasks a diabetic or pre-diabetic person has. Insulin levels that get too high can pose a serious threat to one’s health and life. As anyone who deals with insulin issues on a daily basis knows medical attention is necessary for health ...
Views: 25(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Allergies Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Prince CharmAllergy Causes: Our immune system contains two types of lymphocytes (B-cells and T-cells) that protect our body from any external attack. On recognition of a foreign substance, B-cell converts itself into a plasma cell and starts producing antibodies to destroy the foreign particles/substances. ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Nephrotic syndrome and its Homeopathic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahWhat is Nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is a set of signs or symptoms that may point to kidney problems. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs found in the lower back. Each is about the size of a fist. They clean the blood by filtering out excess water and salt and waste products from ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Frequent cold and its Homeopathic treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahIntroduction of Frequent colds Frequent cold which includes allergic cold, viral cold, etc. is a major cause of human discomfort and loss of human hours in the world. Colds being the most common of the ailments that the humanity suffers from, it is called common cold. Frequent Colds are viral ...
Views: 23(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Eczema and its Homeopathic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahWhat is Eczema? Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Cervical Spondylitis and its Homeopathic treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahWhat is Cervical spondylosis? A person with cervical spondylosis has destruction of the joints and disks located between the bones in the neck. The swelling and collapse of the disk can place pressure on the nerves that pass between the bones of the neck. This can result in malfunction of the ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Atopic Dermatitis and its Homeopathic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahIntroduction of Atopic Dermatitis : Atopic dermatitis is a very common, often chronic (long-lasting) skin disease that affects a large percentage of the world's population. It is also called eczema, dermatitis, or atopy. The word "dermatitis" means inflammation of the skin. "Atopic" refers to ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - Asthmatic Bronchitis And its Homeopatic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahIntroduction of Asthmatic Bronchitis: Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the bronchial airways. This inflammation causes the normal function of the airways to become excessive and over-reactive, thus producing increased mucus, mucosal swelling and muscle contraction. These changes produce ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Hair Loss and Its Causes - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from evangeline methyuA hair's natural cycle is for it to grow for several years, then fall out and be replaced. This means that at any given time, some hairs are always in the process of falling out while others are starting to grow in. Thus, it is completely normal to notice hair coming out with combing, brushing, ...
Views: 16You must read the article to rate it. - Easy Solution for a Complex Problem - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Jay StockmanPatients' complaints of burning, dry and red eyes are often passed off as either nothing significant or a side bar of dry eyes. Many eye doctors simply recommend artificial tears and hope for the best. When these same individuals return with contact lens discomfort and related symptoms, they are ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Swine Flu Epidemic: How Worried Should We Be? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.I posed this question in early October to the Mayo Clinic, Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and a few medical practitioners on the front lines in Chicago, Baltimore and Dallas. I was looking for the real truth behind the wildly conflicting information emerging from media ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - The Benefits of Healthcare from Home - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from James EgidioHealthcare from home is something that many people seek out for various reasons. For those who don’t have insurance, who have limited mobility or access to a doctor’s office, and even for those who just want to save time and money, getting treatment and consultations at home can be a welcome ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Cabbage ears - a dubious distinction - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from James EvansYou see them most often on wrestlers, boxers, and mixed martial artists (and sometimes rugby players) – those swollen, puffy-looking ears that look like cauliflowers (a variety of cabbage). Hence the name: cauliflower ear. Also known as perichondrial hematoma, the cauliflower ear is a ...
Views: 34You must read the article to rate it. - Rid yourself of migraines forever and look good at the same time - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from James EvansRenowned plastic surgeon Leonard W. Glass, MD, was a guest on the popular radio talk show “Forever Young” on San Diego’s KCBQ 1170 AM several years ago when he stated how he and other plastic surgeons had observed that many of their patients had found relief from migraine headaches as an ...
Views: 36You must read the article to rate it. - A Urinary Tract Infection Cure You Can Count on! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxSymptoms of kidney infection are painful and uncomfortable. Life stops until the problem is taken care of. Usually symptoms of kidney infection require a trip to the doctor's office as well as a regimen of antibiotics and an anti fungal for the yeast infection that follows. Antibiotics are ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Mothers to Be, Better Get Your Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxWhen we speak of disease and health, we often think that people who are healthy are 'lucky' and people who are unhealthy as 'unlucky'. But the debate is beginning to tip towards the fact that environmental factors influence genetics more than we can ever imagine, and luck of the genes has less to ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 34(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 31(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - If You Have Carpal Tunnel Symptoms, Better Check Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxFor the most part, doctors believe that the Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are usually related to an 'impingement' of the median nerve that runs down the wrist. According to doctors, strain and repetitive motion causes inflammation of the connective tissue that surrounds this nerve running ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Hospital Laboratory Magnesium Testing Only Catches a Fraction of Magnesium Deficiencies - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMagnesium is the second most abundant ion inside of cells and, along with calcium, is critical in regulating the electrical activity of the body, including ALL muscle contractions, heart beats and brain activity. Magnesium is also a crucial factor in over 300 enzymatic reactions that require the ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Vitamin D Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots in the Legs - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMore good news about Vitamin D AGAIN! With March being National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (I'm not making this up!), you would think that a study showing that prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called DVT, through sunlight exposure would have captured some attention. But for ...
Views: 43(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 30(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What You Must Know About the Pneumococcal Vaccine - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only more ...
Views: 36(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do Cholesterol Lowering Medications Work Simply Because They Raise Vitamin D Levels? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxHere's an interesting little fact. Studies show that statins, the class of drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, have the effect of INCREASING vitamin d levels. Now, there is plenty of evidence that Vitamin D decreases risk of heart problems and that the vast majority of people- ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs Being Recommended for Children as Young as 8 years old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxIndication Creep is the phenomenon whereby a drug is tested and approved for one specific use and doctors prescribe it for another use. This is a perfectly legal and legitimate practice. Once a drug is approved for use, a doctor is allowed to prescribe it for any usage that they choose ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dangerous Prescription Drug Reactions Affect 25 Percent of Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kerri KnoxA new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions!! The elderly, the report states, are now taking 6 or more different prescribed drugs on a daily basis! In contrast to the growing ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - If You Have a Dangerous Job, Safety Workwear Is Not Avoidable - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Cori CarlSafety men’s workwear and footwear is unavoidable and even required with the current, strict health and safety laws. According to OSHA, 1,000 workers die in construction accidents each year and another 10,000 construction workers will be seriously injured while on the job—having the correct ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 2 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Peter RadfordSigns and Symptoms A lump that appears in the breast that feels at variance with the surrounding breast tissue is typically the first symptom or indication of the presence of breast cancer. The prestigious Merck Manual has indicated that, in the vast majority of breast cancer cases, it is ...
Views: 31You must read the article to rate it. - Affirming an Abundant Future - Squirrel Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNative Americans considered all living beings as brothers and sisters that had much to teach including squirrels. These small creatures taught them to work in harmony with the cycles of nature by conserving for the winter months during times when food was plentiful. In our modern world, squirrels ...
Views: 35You must read the article to rate it. - How to Non-Surgically Look and Feel Years Younger! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Eileen SilvaWould Your Risk Your Life for Money? Regardless of how much or little money you may have accumulated thus far in your life, it is doubtful that you would risk your life for money if given the chance. Yet, in a way, without realizing it that's what most of us have done. Sad Results for a ...
Views: 44(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Echinacea for Birds and Poultry - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily EricksonFrom desperation, creative solutions often arise. When all else fails, reach for that inspired thought. The more often you reach, the more accurate your reach is. Such was the occasion when Emily discovered some idiot had put duck pullet eggs into her incubator "So my son can see birth." It was ...
Views: 44(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Echinacea You Don't Know (There is No Such Thing as the Human Body) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily EricksonThere is no such thing as the human body. Lately even the medical industry is beginning to face this fact. ("Oh? How old is it? What race and gender? Is it in good health? What are its habits and living conditions?") Well, in the good old days it used to be a 40-year-old American urban white ...
Views: 59(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Thing to Think About Before Having Plastic Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Drake WildmanThe term “Plastic Surgery” does not mean enhancing your looks with surgery to improve your self image, it actually means much more than that. Today plastic surgeons are undoubtedly famous for aesthetic surgery however at the same time they are immensely popular for reconstructive surgery for ...
Views: 39You must read the article to rate it. - ***Seeing Eye to Eye with Your Doctor: An Excerpt from the Patient Whiz - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterThrough no fault of their own most patients do not understand how to communicate effectively and efficiently with their physicians. The layperson cannot be expected to grasp complicated scientific principles it took their physicians many years to learn. Nevertheless, this gap in communication ...
Views: 45(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Sweeping Overview on Polio Eradication with WHO's Sona Bari - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBased out Geneva, Switzerland, Sona Bari informs us on WHO's role in the polio eradication effort. With so many partners in this effort, what exactly does WHO do? Bari educates us on the massive framework of WHO worldwide that provides technical service to the thousands of staff and volunteers ...
Views: 32You must read the article to rate it. - Combat Hair Loss Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLooking in the mirror became a difficult experience for Janet. It seemed like every day her forehead receded further and her already thinning hair became thinner. Feeling like everyone might be criticizing her appearance she became embarrassed to go out and worried what might be causing her hair ...
Views: 46You must read the article to rate it. - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Peter RadfordOverview When a group of cells display uninhibited growth, which refers to division beyond the normal limits, this phenomenon is commonly referred to as cancer. Other characteristics include an attack and destruction of surrounding tissues, and the spread to other locations in the body via lymph ...
Views: 43You must read the article to rate it. - Acquaint Yourself with Pre Diabetes Symptoms in Just One Lesson -- Starting from Scratch - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Jose TalaveraMEET PRE DIABETES Diabetes mellitus is a hazardous ailment in itself and has been known to cause major organ damage, rigorous dehydration, and diabetic coma in the most severe of cases. Diabetes is a disease of the endocrine structure that affects just about 24 million Americans, according to ...
Views: 42You must read the article to rate it. - *** Shopper Beware: Read the Labels - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterBy getting in the habit of reading the nutrition label on food before buying it, you can make a dramatic improvement in your health. Reading labels is far more important than comparing prices to save money. By reading labels you may save much more than dollars and cents. You may save yourself a ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** The Essence of Heart Failure - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterHeart failure is an extremely common condition that affects close to 5 million people in America. Each year an additional 550,000 new cases of heart failure are diagnosed. For those over 65 years of age, it has long been most common cause of hospitalization. While the name can be deceiving, ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Take Charge of Your Health While You Have the Chance - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterTaking charge of your health has never been so important. While scientific advances are booming, health insurance costs are not far behind. As a matter of fact, more and more companies are being forced to drop health insurance coverage just to keep their doors open for business. Many have closed ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Smoking Your Life Away - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterThe American Cancer Society estimates that each year, close to 435,000 people die from tobacco use. If two 747 jets crashed every day, killing everyone on board, we would be outraged! Most would opt to drive to faraway destinations (or just not go) rather than ever play Russian roulette with an ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Routine Lab Tests: The CBC - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Dr. Ann HesterComplete blood counts (CBCs) are frequently performed because they give important information on the status of the different blood cell components. For instance, the white blood cell count is increased with many infections and in certain other conditions as well. It can also be decreased in ...
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