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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.
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.
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.
2009-02-28 | Lice treatment center now open in Oceanside, Long Island
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
2009-02-01 | Unfortunately, symptoms of serious medical conditions such as cancer and heart attacks can be misdiagnosed, leading to grave consequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2009-01-05 | Leading locum tenens physician recruiting firm projects strong outlook for 2009
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.
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.