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Physicians Turn to Medical Mystery Shopping to Ensure Patient Satisfaction and Attract New Patients to Their Medical Practice

2009-03-18 | In today's economy physicians are struggling to keep their practices full and attract new patients. When it's all said and done patients are consumers, they have choices. Medical mystery shopping helps ensure that a medical practice is getting a high rating when it comes to patient satisfaction.


Author of Diet Book Reveals All Ideas of Book on Google Video in order to Spark a Global Health Movement

2009-03-07 | The Pen and Paper Diet is so basic that a person does not have to buy the book to begin the program.


The Pen and Paper Diet is Supported by Research from the Harvard School of Public Health, the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and the Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research

2009-03-04 | Although no official endorsement has been made yet, recent significant findings from research studies by these three organizations (tracking calories and food journaling are key to weight loss) are the main parts of The Pen and Paper Diet.


Fairy LiceMothers Granting Wishes by Removing Itches

2009-02-28 | Lice treatment center now open in Oceanside, Long Island


World-Wide Virtual Vigil Being Held For Brain Tumor Awareness

2009-02-18 | Miles for Hope, a non-profit organization sponsored by AirTran Airways has created a virtual vigil and hope to have one million people light a virtual candle by April 10, 2009 to raise brain tumor awareness world-wide.


GMHBA Joins Moneytime's Health Insurance Comparison Platform

2009-02-12 | GMHBA has become another of Australia's leading health insurance companies to join forces with moneytime, the comparison engine that allows people to compare and buy health insurance online.


Pulmonary Embolism and Aneurysm

2009-02-04 | When we visit a doctor, we expect to receive the best treatment and care available. But what happens when the medical professionals we trust fail to notice or diagnose a serious medical condition that can or does result in death?


Wrongful Death

2009-02-04 | Wrongful death can be the result of a wide range of events or accidents. The most common causes of wrongful deaths include automobile accidents, medical malpractice and construction or job-related accidents.


What is Erb's Palsy?

2009-02-01 | Erb's palsy is a preventable birth defect that affects the shoulder, arm and hand. It is one of several possible brachial plexus injuries caused by shoulder dystocia during childbirth; it is usually preventable.


Types of Traditional Care (Surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy)

2009-02-01 | The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.


Misdiagnosis of Cancer and Heart Attack

2009-02-01 | Unfortunately, symptoms of serious medical conditions such as cancer and heart attacks can be misdiagnosed, leading to grave consequences.


Spina Bifida and the Neural Tube

2009-02-01 | Spina Bifida is a birth defect that is caused by a partially formed spinal cord. Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect. Neural tube defects are birth defects that can range from minor to severe impairment.


Rationalizing Wrongful Birth and Other Lawsuits

2009-02-01 | We are told by proponents of capitalism that people are inherently self-serving, even selfish, and this is true to some extent, it is only a half-truth at best.


Thalassemia Lawsuits Overview

2009-02-01 | Simple blood tests (on the order of those that are still required in some states) can detect whether a person is a carrier for the genetic defect responsible for the disorder, which will hopefully encourage carriers to refrain from breeding or even abort potentially defective fetuses.


Houston, Texas: Sleep Apnea Information and the Availability of Treatment Choices for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Including CPAP, Surgery and Oral Appliances is Available at www.IHATECPAP.COM - Better Sleep Leads To A Better Life For The Whole Family

2009-01-11 | Dr Ronald W. Konig has provided Houston patients diagnosed with sleep apnea an excellent resource that covers diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. CPAP is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea but only small minority pf patients tolerate its use.


New Medical Billing Software Introduces Features to Help Doctors Be More Profitable During These Tough Economic Times

2009-01-08 | New medical billing software introduces new features to help doctors, chiropractors, podiatrists, and therapist be more profitable during these tough economic times.


Top Health Insurance Quote Company Celebrates Its 5 Year Anniversary

2009-01-06 | Building off the past experiences of their first five years in the health insurance industry, TheHealthQuote is determined to move forward and continue to provide the best information and knowledge regarding the healthcare industry.


Physician Staffing Trends and Hospitalist Jobs Fuel Growth at Locum Leaders

2009-01-05 | Leading locum tenens physician recruiting firm projects strong outlook for 2009


Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

2009-01-04 | A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of another person. In situations where a person's actions are intended to harm or kill the victim, it will be considered wrongful death as well.


Prescription Errors

2008-12-31 | A 2006 study by the Institute of Medicine reported that at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured or killed each year by errors in prescribing, dispensing and taking medications.