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Tamiflu Approved For Use Against Swine Flu, But Timing Is A Critical Factor In The Drug's Effectiveness, Cautions DoctorSolve

2009-05-06 | If taken too late, Tamiflu does little to arrest H1N1 bug and stop spread of virus.


US Swine Outbreak is an "Influenza"? Not so fast, says Lawrence Broxmeyer MD

2009-05-05 | Medical researcher/physician Lawrence Broxmeyer MD, lead investigator in a Journal of Infectious Diseases study, has a message for the officials and scientists of WHO and the CDC: There is more to flu-like illness than either "Influenza" or "H1N1".


New Technology Responds in Fight Against Swine Flu

2009-05-04 | Electrostatic spraying technology provides a superior tool in the fight against Swine Flu. "It's not just what you spray, but how you spray a disinfectant that matters most," says Bruce Whiting of Electrostatic Spraying Systems, Inc. (ESS).


Colorado Doctors Group Ready to Help With Flu Epidemic

2009-05-04 | ExtraMD, a group of local physicians in Denver, Colorado, is ready to step in and help practices that need extra physicians to see potential "swine flu" patients.


Sainsbury's Travel Insurance Will Consider Claims For Cancelled Holidays To Mexico

2009-05-02 | Sainsbury's Travel Insurance offers comprehensive cover at competitive premiums, Sainsbury's robust Travel Insurance online and telephone based medical screening process ensures travellers are charged competitive premiums


BioScience Laboratories Approved to Test Swine Influenza

2009-05-02 | BioScience Laboratories received formal approval from the USDA to acquire, house and work with Swine Influenza VR 333 on April 29, 2009.


Best Healthcare Provider Web site of 2009 to be Named by Web Marketing Association in Annual WebAward Competition

2009-05-01 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association again name the Best healthcare provider Web site of 2009.


Maintain a Strong Immune System: Conquer the Fear of a Pandemic

2009-05-01 | Research shows that fear can actually lower our immune system response. With the threat of a global pandemic, fear may be our worst enemy. Learn how to conquer fears and maintain wellness.


Masks Neutralize Pandemic Viruses & Bacteria

2009-04-30 | Redbird Armor announces two new NIOSH approved N95 disposable respirators to be used by the workforce and the general public in the event of a medical health emergency such as pandemic influenza.


Locum Leaders Links Physicians to New Jobs and Clinical Education through Social Media

2009-04-28 | National healthcare recruiting firm reports survey showing increased use of Facebook and social networks by doctors and nurses.


Heart Attack Misdiagnosis

2009-04-26 | Anyone who has ever had some kind of chest discomfort may think at some point that they are having a heart attack. In some, or even most cases, a heart attack is not the problem.


EMR Software to Be Funded By New Economic Stimulus Plan

2009-04-09 | The economic stimulus plan signed by President Obama includes funding for the long awaited EMR software (electronic medical records software, or electronic health record) for doctor's offices and can result in better patient care and treatment.


Study Confirms: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat

2009-04-06 | Researchers confirm the benefit of The ALCAT Test to help chronic symptoms such as obesity, IBS, migraine and arthritis.


Computerized Physician Order Entry May Be a Key Indicator in the 'Meaningful Use' of Electronic Medical Records

2009-04-06 | New KLAS report on CPOE looks at which EMR solutions are achieving the most adoption among physicians


Medicine is a Business Already! -- How Physicians Can Learn to Manage the Business of Medicine

2009-04-03 | Physicians can learn to manage their practices by attending webinars in the "MBA in a Day for Physicians" series. Marica Pook, MD, and Suzanne DeVenny, MS, certified QuickBooks bookkeeper host the webinars, full information specific to physicians and medical practices.


National Healthcare Reformer, Gerry Purcell, Announces Campaign For Georgia Insurance Commissioner

2009-04-03 | Gerry Purcell of Alpharetta, Georgia announced today that he is running for the office of Georgia Insurance Commissioner. Gerry is a fresh new face and voice in the Republican Party. He is known as a dynamic speaker and is exactly the kind of communicator and leader the Republican Party needs now.


Eating Disorder Clinical Experiential Training Program

2009-03-28 | New Realities of Southern California is offering an intensive clinical experiential training program in the treatment of eating disorders


If One Flea Bite Drives You Crazy... What Are Hundreds of Flea Bites Doing to Your Pets?

2009-03-28 | Don't let flea bites make your pets and your family's lives miserable. You can learn how to get rid of fleas from your dogs and cats and out of your home. Find out how with the e-book : "How to Protect Your Pets From Fleas," from http://pestbattle.com/fleas-book/fleasale.php.


What to Expect Before LASIK

2009-03-26 | The most commonly performed refractive surgery for vision correction is LASIK, offering an immediate improvement in vision and very minimal post-surgical discomfort.


KLAS Releases EMR Toolkit to Aid Healthcare Providers with Stimulus-Related Technology Decisions

2009-03-24 | Toolkit offered as a complimentary resource to all providers and includes performance ratings and analyses for inpatient and outpatient EMR vendors