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Nasal Allergies: New Guidelines for Treatment
Written By Deb Wilson on February 6th • No Comments • UncategorizedThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation has recently updated treatment guidelines for doctors when an individual suffers from nasal allergies. MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health outlined the key recommendations...
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Patient Passport: Getting You the Attention You Need
Written By Deb Wilson on February 5th • No Comments • UncategorizedThere’s a new “buzz phrase” in the health care world relating to doctor-patient communication: Patient Passport! A doctor comes to the patient’s hospital room with a clipboard, gives a brisk update on important points and then is gone, before...
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Heart Attacks and Hospitals: Bad Combination
Written By Deb Wilson on February 4th • No Comments • UncategorizedSo here’s a scary thought: if you’re going to have a heart attack, you’ll be better off if it doesn’t come on while you’re in the hospital. You would think that being in close proximity to a team of...
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Herbal Supplements: The Truth Behind Labeling
Written By Deb Wilson on February 3rd • No Comments • UncategorizedTrue herbal supplements may have beneficial effects. However, a recent review of the DNA of some well-known store brands is revealing that you may not actually be getting the herbs you paid for and want. Testing of herbal supplements...
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Orthodontics: Beware of DIY Products
Written By Deb Wilson on February 2nd • No Comments • UncategorizedMy jaw is dropped over the prospect of anyone thinking that do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontics is a good idea. Yes, I understand that orthodontia is expensive, but the concept of attempting to move teeth without the guidance of a professional...
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Genetic Medicine: Getting Ready to Accelerate?
Written By Deb Wilson on February 1st • No Comments • UncategorizedThis seems to be the month for our President to have medical issues on his mind! President Obama’s request to Congress this week is for funding to further research that “tailors treatment to an individual’s genes.” Obama wants...
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Paid Sick Time: Should It Be the Law?
Written By Deb Wilson on January 31st • No Comments • UncategorizedLast November, the voters in Massachusetts approved a measure to mandate sick leave for employees. In addition, if the individual works for a company with more than 10 employees, it must be PAID sick time. Massachusetts … became the...
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Multiple Sclerosis: Facts vs. Fiction
Written By Deb Wilson on January 30th • No Comments • UncategorizedA lot is being written about multiple sclerosis (MS) these days, so it’s important to know what is merely a myth versus the truth. Here is the straight scoop on some common misconceptions compliments of everyday HEALTH (8 MS...
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Canes: Tips for Use
Written By Deb Wilson on January 29th • No Comments • UncategorizedYou might not think that using a cane would require any special techniques, but there are things you can do to make the use of a cane more safe and effective. The team at MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S....
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Nexium: FDA Approves First Generic Version
Written By Deb Wilson on January 28th • No Comments • UncategorizedGood news for individuals who have been paying brand name prices for the drug Nexium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week that a generic version of the drug has now been vetted and approved for...
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