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Knee Surgery: Can You Recover Effectively at Home?
Written By Deb Wilson on April 12th • No Comments • UncategorizedA new study is suggesting that individuals who undergo knee surgery can recover as successfully as home as they would in a rehabilitation facility, thus reducing significant cost associated with the procedure. “There’s a common belief that people should...
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Kids and Surgery: Making it Less Scary!
Written By Deb Wilson on April 11th • No Comments • UncategorizedHaving to spend time in the hospital, not to mention face the prospect of surgery, can be frightening for adults, much less children. There is a new tool, however, that is helping to reduce the anxiety and stress that...
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Allergies and Labeling: Tricky Business
Written By Deb Wilson on April 10th • No Comments • UncategorizedThe best treatment for an allergy is to avoid the food, plant or chemical that can trigger an allergic reaction. That’s not always easy to do when the allergy is food related. While some allergens are now required, in...
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Surgery vs Physical Therapy
Written By Deb Wilson on April 10th • No Comments • UncategorizedLumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that generally affects those over 60, can be treated in a variety of ways, including surgery and physical therapy. A study funded by the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases set...
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Energy Drinks: A Word of Caution for Adolescents and Young Adults
Written By Deb Wilson on April 8th • No Comments • UncategorizedAn international research team is issuing a warning about the impact of energy drinks (EDs) on the heart health of kids age 10-19 and young adults. These drinks have become a popular way for kids and young adults to...
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Acute Chest Pains: A New ER Routine Introduced
Written By Deb Wilson on April 7th • No Comments • UncategorizedThere is a new protocol being introduced into Emergency Departments that helps to reduce the number of admissions and cardiac testing for individuals who arrive as a result of acute chest pains. The “HEART Pathway” approach has been tested...
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Hospital Ratings and Facebook
Written By Deb Wilson on April 6th • No Comments • UncategorizedFor several years there have been multiple well known and respected sources for consumers to determine a hospital’s rating, including Medicare’s Hospital Compare, Healthgrades and Consumer Reports. However, there is a saying that goes, “it’s not true unless it’s...
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Hospital Ratings and Facebook
Written By Deb Wilson on April 6th • No Comments • UncategorizedFor several years there have been multiple well known and respected sources for consumers to determine a hospital’s rating, including Medicare’s Hospital Compare, Healthgrades and Consumer Reports. However, there is a saying that goes, “it’s not true unless it’s...
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Surgical Prep and Recovery: A New Game Plan
Written By Deb Wilson on April 5th • No Comments • UncategorizedThe traditional preparation and recovery plan for surgical patients has, in the past, included fasting, heavy IV fluids, powerful post-op narcotics and bed rest. But there appears to be a new game plan with “enhanced recovery” protocols that are leading to...
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Generic Drugs: Are They Always the Right Answer?
Written By Deb Wilson on April 5th • No Comments • UncategorizedWith the cost of brand name prescription drugs so high, and climbing higher, the solution in a lot of cases is to request the generic version. For others, however, generics may not be the right answer, regardless of the...
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