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http://medicalph.blogspot.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-78842828161860821112011-04-17T21:17:00.001-07:002011-04-17T21:42:56.092-07:00Philippine Philhealth Contact address & telephone, membership<div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Philhealth is the Government medical insurance plan. The premiums are P100 per month for a family of 4 with reimbursments up to P150,000 per family per year. It only pays 25% of the costs, but 25% is better than nada. <br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Among the Benefits <br />
</span></b>Inpatient coverage:<br />
PhilHealth provides subsidy for room and board, drugs and medicines, <br />
laboratories, operating room and professional fees for confinements of not <br />
less than 24 hours. Please refer to the table of rate ceilings/maximum <br />
allowances for inpatient coverage.<br />
Outpatient coverage:<br />
Day surgeries, dialysis and cancer treatment procedures such as <br />
chemotheraphy and radiotheraphy in accredited hospitals and free-standing <br />
clinics.<br />
Dialysis (except those undergoing emergency dialysis service during <br />
confinement)<br />
Chemotherapy<br />
Cataract Extraction<br />
Radiotherapy<br />
Selected surgical procedures<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Who Can be a member of PhilHealth Philippines?<br />
</span></b>Self-employed individuals - those who work for him/herself and is therefore both the employer and employee, including but not limited to the following: <br />
Self-earning professionals like doctors and lawyers <br />
Business partners and single proprietors / proprietresses <br />
Actors, actresses, directors, scriptwriters and news reporters who are not under an employer-employee relationship <br />
Professional athletes, coaches, trainers and jockeys <br />
Farmers and fisherfolks <br />
Workers in the informal sector such as ambulant vendors, watch-your-car boys, hospitality girls, tricycle drivers, etc.<br />
Separated from employment - those who were previously formally employed (with employer-employee relationship) and are separated from employment. <br />
Employees of international organizations and foreign governments based in the Philippines without agreement with PhilHealth for the coverage of their Filipino employees in the program. Also foreigners married to Filipinos and their children. <br />
All other individuals not covered under the previous categories mentioned, including but are not limited to the following: <br />
Parents who are not qualified as legal dependents, indigents or retireess/pensioners<br />
Overseas contract workers<br />
All working employess in the Philippines<br />
So that includes just about everyone hehe <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Be a Member!</span></b> You will use the new membership form, and you need to bring your birth certificate, your marriage certificate (so you can include your spouse as your dependent), and birth certificates (so your children or parents over 60 will be enrolled as your dependents). Bring original and xerox copies. Registrant will be issued his/her PhilHealth Identification Number or PIN and the Member Data Record or MDR and shall be asked to pay the required premiums to the PhilHealth Cashier or at any of PhilHealth's accredited collecting banks <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Contact Philhealth Contact Location Address and Philhealth Phone number <br />
</span></b>Head Office Citystate Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City 1603, Philippines<br />
Call Center: 441-7442 info@philhealth.gov.ph <br />
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Contact PhilHealth here click location desired click link below<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Manila Area</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/ncr/north.htm"> North Capital Region </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/ncr/central.htm"> Central Capital Region </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/ncr/south.htm"> South Capital Region </a><br />
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North Luzon Area<br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/nluz/pro1.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office I - Dagupan </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/nluz/pro2.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office II - Tuguegarao City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/nluz/pro3.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office III - San Fernando City</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/nluz/procar.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office CAR - Baguio </a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
South Luzon Area<br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/sluz/pro4a.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office IV-A - Lucena City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/sluz/pro4b.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office IV-B - Batangas City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/sluz/pro5.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office V - Legaspi City </a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
Visayas Area<br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/vis/pro6.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office VI - Iloilo City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/vis/pro7.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office VII - Cebu City </a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/regions/PhRO8/directory/index.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office VIII - Tacloban City </a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
Mindanao<br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/pro9.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office IX - Zamboanga City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/pro10.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office X - Cagayan De Oro City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/pro11.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office XI - Davao City</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/pro12.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office XII - Koronadal City </a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/caraga.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office CARAGA - Butuan City </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/about_us/directory/min/armm.htm"> PhilHealth Regional Office ARMM - Marawi City </a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Related Links to click to read more<br />
</span></b><a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/">Philhealth website</a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/members/index.htm">Philhealth Members site </a><br />
<a href="http://philhealth.info/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,83/"> PhilHealth Information Portal </a><br />
<a href="http://philhealth.info/content/view/60/147/">Philhealth Doctor Find Find a Doctor</a><br />
<a href="http://philhealth.info/content/view/61/148/">Philhealth Find a Hospital </a><br />
<a href="http://philhealth.info/content/view/57/149/">Philhealth Ask A Doctor health FAQs </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/members/overseas_workers/bmember.htm"> Philhealth for Overseas Contract workers </a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/members/individually_paying/condition_procedure.htm"> Availment conditions and procedures </a><br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/forms/claims.htm">Philhealth Claim Forms </a> <br />
<a href="http://www.philhealth.gov.ph/forms/membership.htm">Philhealth Membership form </a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-28983209197294037072011-03-16T18:57:00.000-07:002011-03-18T01:49:00.696-07:00Signs and symptoms & Prevention of Japanese Radiation poisoning<div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">MANILA, Philippines—Radioactivity, or radioactive decay, is the spontaneous emission of energy from unstable atoms. These atoms emit radiation, which travels in the form of waves or high-speed particles.<br />
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Radiation poisoning, radiation sickness or a creeping dose, is a form of damage to organ tissue caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. The term is generally used to refer to acute problems caused by a large dosage of radiation in a short period, though this also has occurred with long term exposure. The clinical name for radiation sickness is acute radiation syndrome (ARS) as described by the CDC<br />
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Everyone is exposed to low levels of radiation on a daily basis, as radiation occurs naturally in sunlight and sound waves. Man-made radiation is used in X-rays, nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants and cancer treatment.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
The amount and duration of radiation exposure affects the severity or type of health effect. Any living tissue in the human body can be damaged by radiation in a certain manner, but the body can also repair its own cells and leave no residual damage.<br />
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But sometimes, if the exposure is too long or the radiation too high, the damage becomes too severe or widespread to be repaired.<br />
For example, exposure to small amounts of UV radiation is beneficial for people and essential in the production of vitamin D and in the treatment of several diseases, such as jaundice. <br />
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<b>Signs and symptoms<br />
</b>But prolonged exposure to UV radiation may result in skin cancer and cataracts.<br />
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Other long-term health effects of damaging radiation exposure are mutations that affect fetuses or unborn children (smaller head or brain size, poorly formed eyes, abnormally slow growth, and mental retardation) and genetic effects that are passed from parent to child.<br />
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Exposure to a lot of radiation during a short period, such as from a radiation emergency, can cause burns or radiation sickness. Symptoms of radiation sickness include nausea, weakness, hair loss, skin burns, and reduced organ function.<br />
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Large enough exposure can cause premature aging or even death.<br />
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<b>Prevention</b></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b> </b></span><br />
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</b>The best prevention for radiation sickness is to minimize the dose suffered by the human, or to reduce the dose rate. <b>What you can can do to avoid radiation poisoning is to stay inside when fallout is expected, shower and change your clothes when you come in from outdoors and listen for announcements by officials in case the situation changes. </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Principles of radiation protection</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Time: Reducing the time of an exposure reduces the effective dose proportionally. An example of reducing radiation doses by reducing the time of exposures might be improving operator training to reduce the time they take to handle a source.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Distance: Increasing distance reduces dose due to the inverse square law. Distance can be as simple as handling a source with forceps rather than fingers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Shielding: The term 'biological shield' refers to a mass of absorbing material placed around a reactor, or other radioactive source, to reduce the radiation to a level safe for humans</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Q: Is soap and water really enough to get radiation off you? </b>A: Any person with contamination on their clothing or body should remove their clothes and shower. Soap and water can go a long way toward minimizing absorption through the skin and keeping local contamination from spreading. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Q: Iodine tablets are selling out in America; should we be stocking up? Are there any other steps we should take </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;">A: There is absolutely no need to panic and right now and there are no special steps that experts are recommending. After a nuclear event, local public health or emergency management officials will tell the public if they should be taking potassium iodide or if other protective actions are needed. Remember, iodine prophylaxis is not one size fits all. If you have a seafood or shellfish allergy, a thyroid condition or certain skin disorders, you should not take potassium iodide before consulting with your doctor. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Governments world-wide are now stockpiling potassium iodide (KI). The CDC recommends using iodine to prevent injury form radioactive iodine fallout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sources: "Radioactivity and Radiation" (US Environmental Science Division), "Radiation Exposure" (US National Library of Medicine), US Environmental Protection Agency</span><br />
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It's heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and circulatory system. The No. 1 killer stalking the world, cardiovascular diseases cause more deaths than all forms of cancer combined.<br />
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1 It's a disease of the elderly. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
2 It doesn't affect children. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
3 It doesn't affect those who are fit and strong. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
4 I'd feel sick if I had high cholesterol or high blood pressure. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
5 Heart attack symptoms are the same in men and women. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
6 Heart disease is genetic. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
7 Extra weight is just more to love. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
8. Women are more likely to die of breast cancer than heart disease. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
9 Diabetes is not a heart threat, as long as my blood sugar level is under control. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
10 If I were at risk for heart disease, my doctor would order tests. WRONG ......read why at link at end of article<br />
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With diet, exercise and greater awareness of risks, most heart disease is preventable, Sacco says. But too often, "people treat their cars better than their bodies," he says, "bringing them in for checkups, oil changes and other preventive maintenance."<br />
Hearts deserve at least that much care.<br />
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<a href="http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/heartdisease/story/2011/01/10-myths-about-heart-disease/43124514/1"> Read complete detail of why these 10 myths of heart disease are wrong here at this link click here </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/">CDC Heart Disease</a></span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Cancer is now one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. And the most common types of cancer in our country, arranged by sex, according to the 2005 estimates of the Philippine Cancer Society, are as follows:<br />
• Men: 1) lung, 2) liver, 3) colon/rectum, 4) prostate, 5) stomach, 6) leukemia, 7) nasopharynx, 8) oral cavity, 9) non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; and 10) larynx.<br />
• Women: 1) breast, 2) cervix uteri, 3) lung, 4) colon/rectum, 5) ovary, 6) thyroid, 7) liver, 8) leukemia, 9) corpus uteri, and 10) stomach.<br />
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Even though a number of factors can increase your risk of getting or dying of cancer, many of them can be controlled by the choices you make every day. Evidence suggests that two-thirds of annual cancer deaths are related to diet, weight, exercise, and tobacco exposure. In today’s column, we’ll look at the role that many lifestyle behaviors can play in raising or lowering your risk of canEdit Articlecer development.<br />
You may have heard conflicting news reports about what can or can’t help you in terms of cancer prevention. This can make it difficult to know what to believe. Although not every new discovery may pan out, there are some prevention methods that can make a real difference. Here are 10 of them:<br />
1. Don’t smoke. <br />
2. Eat fruits and vegetables. <br />
3. Limit fat in your diet. <br />
4. Maintain a healthy weight. <br />
5. Be physically active. <br />
6. Curb alcohol consumption. <br />
7. Limit exposure to radiation. <br />
8. Protect against infections.<br />
9. Consider chemoprevention. <br />
10. Get recommended screening exams.<br />
For full article details click this link <a href="http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=632458">http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=632458</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
Additional resources: American Cancer Society (<a href="http://www.cancer.org/">www.cancer.org</a>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -Cancer Prevention and Control (<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/cancer">www.cdc.gov/cancer</a>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> and National Cancer Institute (<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/">www.cancer.gov</a>).</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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31 Simple Ways to Prevent Cancer<br />
<a href="http://www.rd.com/health/31-simple-ways-to-prevent-cancer/">http://www.rd.com/health/31-simple-ways-to-prevent-cancer/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
10 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk<br />
<a href="http://blog.preventcancer.org/healthy-eating/10-ways-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk/">http://blog.preventcancer.org/healthy-eating/10-ways-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Cancer<br />
<a href="http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-getting-cancer/">http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-ways-to-reduce-your-risk-of-getting-cancer/</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-10995445665900522462011-02-04T17:33:00.001-08:002011-02-04T17:48:46.091-08:00World Study Finds No Progress in Safety at Hospitals & CPR headlines<span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><br />
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<h1 class="articleHeadline"><span style="font-size: small;">click these links below to read the complete articles</span></h1><h1 class="articleHeadline"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/health/research/25patient.html?src=me&ref=homepage"> Study Finds No Progress in Safety at Hospitals </a></span></h1><div class="articleHeadline"><div><span class="head3"> <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/18/cpr.rules.heart.association/"> Start Chest Compressions Immediately, Don't Worry About Breaths in Performing CPR</a></span></div><div></div><div><span class="head3"></span> <span class="head3"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/03/AR2011020306970.html?hpid=topnews&sid=ST2011020307140">Report on global cardiac risks: World gets fatter, but blood pressure goes down</a></span><div style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><h1><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2011/02/healthy_adults_getting_unneede.html?hpid=sec-health"> Healthy adults getting unneeded heart screenings</a></span></h1><div>Added reference to read on above link</div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/heart-health/heart-test.htm"> http://www.consumerreports.org/health/conditions-and-treatments/heart-health/heart-test.htm</a></span></div><div></div><div><a href="http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/medical/story/2011/02/High-blood-pressure-obesity-linked-to-memory-loss-in-elderly/43212990/1" onclick="s_objectID='your-life-sectionbox|mainwell-sectionbox|headline|5';"> High blood pressure, obesity linked to memory loss</a></div></div></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-10312120487906205332011-02-03T00:04:00.000-08:002011-02-03T01:55:53.848-08:00Dietary Guidelines Call for More Exercise, Less Food from US Government<style>
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Stay away from the television at mealtime and skip the hamburgers in favor of seafood and vegetables, says the U.S. </span>They call on Americans to switch to fat-free or low-fat milk and choose a variety of proteins, including beans, peas and soy products.</div><br />
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<div>The USDA also got more specific in telling Americans what kind of protein they should eat. Whereas fish used to be lumped together in a catch-all category for lean meat and beans, the agency is now saying seafood is an important part of the diet.<br />
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The agency suggests that people prepare and serve smaller portions at home, and eat a small, healthy snack before heading out to parties to keep from gorging. Americans should also drink more water instead of soda or other drinks with a heavy load of calories and little other nutritional benefit. </div><div><br />
New Guidelines<br />
Enjoy your food, but eat less. <br />
Avoid oversized portions. <br />
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. <br />
Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. <br />
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals – and choose the foods with lower numbers. <br />
Drink water instead of sugary drinks. <br />
Source: USDA </div><div><br />
Food Figures<br />
Average amount of salt Americans consume each day: 3,400 milligrams (Recommended amount: 1,500 milligrams per day for high-risk groups, 2,300 for others.)<br />
Percentage of sodium in diet that comes from pizza: 6% <br />
On average, percentage of total calories that comes from added sugars: 16% <br />
Percentage of added sugar in diet that comes from soda and other sugary drinks: 36% <br />
Average annual consumption, per person, of seafood in the U.S. (including shellfish): 11 pounds <br />
Average annual consumption, per person, of beef in the U.S.: 65 pounds (of which 33 pounds are hamburger) Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture; American Meat Institute (beef consumption) </div><div> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"> Wondering whether an illness or injury warrants a trip to the emergency room is a common quandary. With severe, life-threatening conditions, call 911. Here are some other symptoms experts say require an ER visit:<br />
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<emdash>• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure lasting two minutes or more</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Severe persistent abdominal pain</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Loss of consciousness, or sudden dizziness and weakness</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Sudden changes in vision or difficulty speaking</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Confusion or changes in mental status</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Severe sprain or suspected broken bone, usually involving more pain and swelling than a minor sprain, which doesn't merit emergency care.</emdash><br />
• To avoid unnecessary tests and procedures once you get to the ER ask lots of questions:<br />
<emdash>• Is this the best test or treatment?</emdash><br />
<emdash>• What are its costs, benefits, and risks?</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Are there alternative tests that are cheaper or less risky?</emdash><br />
<emdash>• Why do I need this test now, and what would happen if I don't get it now?</emdash><br />
Source: The American College of Emergency Physicians Foundation and other sources<br />
</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-52682009321391210222010-08-25T21:03:00.001-07:002010-08-25T21:03:39.895-07:00What every patient should ask (and tell) the doctorCLICK THE HEADLINE BELOW TO READ THE COMPLETE ARTICLE<br />
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Searchmedica.com is a nice search engine and while it is designed for professional..</span></div><div class="content"> <div class="website_info"> <div class="website_url"> <h3><a href="http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.webmd.com"><span style="font-size: small;">webmd.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> This site helped me figure out how to relieve some really bad cold and flu symptoms. It is a good way to take care of yourself w/o having to speak to a real professional. Good site. RELIABLE.</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: small;">for more reviews of medical sites go here </span><a href="http://www.sitejabber.com/websites/health"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.sitejabber.com/websites/health</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></h3>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-35038194697693128672010-07-30T18:35:00.001-07:002010-07-30T18:35:24.577-07:00What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D & The Miracle of Vitamin D: Sound Science, or Hype?Vitamin D promises to be the most talked-about and written-about supplement <br />
of the decade. While studies continue to refine optimal blood levels and <br />
recommended dietary amounts, the fact remains that a huge part of the <br />
population - from robust newborns to the frail elderly, and many others in <br />
between - are deficient in this essential nutrient. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/health/27brod.html?src=me&ref=homepage">CLICK HERE to Continue reading the <br />
complete article here </a>Published: July 26, 2010 NY Times<br />
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More reference links here, click to read<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_D">Vitamin D</a><br />
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<a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/01/the-miracle-of-vitamin-d-sound-science-or-hype/"> The Miracle of Vitamin D: Sound Science, or Hype?</a><br />
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<a href="http://singularityhub.com/2010/01/21/vitamin-d-deficiency-epidemic-affects-billion-plus-are-you-one-of-them/"> Vitamin D Deficiency Affects Billion Plus – Are You One Of Them?</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-45609089859537836622010-06-23T21:32:00.000-07:002010-06-23T21:32:21.594-07:005 Must-Have Medical Tests<style>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Cholesterol/Lipid Profile Screen<br />
When you go to the doctor to get blood tests, they check for HDL, LDL and total cholesterol. HDL (High Density Lipoproteins) are healthy cholesterol that should be at high levels in the body—55 or greater for women and 45 or greater for men. On the other hand, LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) are bad and should be kept at levels under 100. Added together, the HDL and LDL levels equal one's total cholesterol, which generally should be low. <br />
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2. Blood Pressure/Obesity Screen<br />
High blood pressure is one of the most important, and yet preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It’s often called "the silent killer" and can harm a person’s body for years before actual symptoms develop, which is why it’s even more important to get your blood pressure tested.<br />
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3. Fasting Blood Sugar Screening for Diabetes<br />
Diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the country. Many experts agree that a fasting blood sugar level above 100 mg/dl is abnormal, between 100 and 125 mg/dl is a warning sign that you may develop diabetes, and levels above 125 mg/dl are highly suggestive of diabetes. <br />
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4. Cardiovascular Screening with Exercise Stress Test<br />
According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new heart attack in 2009 and about 470,000 will have a recurrent one. Even more powerful is that every minute an American will die from a coronary problem such as a heart attack, which is why it is important to get a cardiovascular screening with a stress test. If you have two or more cardiovascular risk factors such as a family history of heart disease, then get the screening done before vigorous exercise. <br />
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5. Colon Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy and FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Testing)<br />
Colorectal cancer becomes more common as you age, so doctors usually screen people for colorectal cancer when they turn 50 and older. Screening should begin earlier if you have risk factors that make you more likely to get colorectal cancer at a young age such as a family history of colon cancer. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-4834041798699042242010-05-30T22:19:00.001-07:002010-05-30T22:19:37.681-07:00Stroke study finds neck stents safe, effective & Five foods that love your heartRead the articles below by clicking on the headlines<br />
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<div class="title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/184149/five-foods-that-love-your-heart"> Five foods that love your heart</a></span></span></div><div class="title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/02/18/10/want-lose-weight-eat-good-carbs"> Want to lose weight? Eat good carbs</a></span></span></div><div class="title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><a class="usg-AFQjCNFfEElvXUHWgOB-Mk1_aNRK8Qm_yA _tracked" href="http://news.google.com.ph/news/url?sa=t&ct2=en_ph%2F0_0_g_5_0_a&usg=AFQjCNFfEElvXUHWgOB-Mk1_aNRK8Qm_yA&cid=8797507725675&ei=IXyHS6CNBoSgkQXKoLsR&rt=HOMEPAGE&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsinfo.inquirer.net%2Fbreakingnews%2Fnation%2Fview%2F20100226-255481%2F97-medicines-to-be-sold-at-50-off-starting-March-31DoH" target="_self"> 97 medicines to be sold at 50% off starting March 31—DoH</a></span></span></div><div class="title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><span class="inside-head"> <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-02-26-stroke26_ST_N.htm"> Stroke study finds neck stents safe, effective </a> </span></span></span><br />
<div class="divmargin"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><span class="inside-head"><a href="http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=553713&publicationSubCategoryId=107" id="ctl00_cph1_NewsListBySubCategory1_GridView1_ctl12_hlTitle" title="Prices of medicines for the top two leading diseases in Central
Visayas have been slashed by as much as fifty percent by the Department
of Health in compliance with the Cheaper Medicines Law, making them more
affordable and accessible to the people, Senator Mar Roxas said
yesterday."> Price of hypertension, pneumonia cures slashed</a> </span></span></span></div><div class="divmargin"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><span class="inside-head"><a class="usg-AFQjCNEwQlv1bk77m-MXeFxVWs06LcVEtA _tracked" href="http://news.google.com.ph/news/url?sa=t&ct2=en_ph%2F8_0_s_2_0_t&ct3=MAE4BEgCUABqBWVuX3BoegFt&usg=AFQjCNEwQlv1bk77m-MXeFxVWs06LcVEtA&cid=8797515256026&ei=i_WVS4CLJoPQ6API1OuzAg&rt=HOMEPAGE&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsinfo.inquirer.net%2Fbreakingnews%2Fnation%2Fview%2F20100309-257610%2FArroyo-eyes-new-round-of-price-cuts-on-medicinesDoH" id="MAE4BEgCUABqBWVuX3BoegFt" target="_blank"> Arroyo eyes new round of price cuts on medicines–DoH</a></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"><span class="inside-head"></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="field-content"></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-9209202571619583982010-01-29T14:43:00.001-08:002010-01-29T14:43:38.141-08:00The safest and most effective Generic painkillers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;"><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Ache? Pain? Sprain? Which pill works best for what ails you? With more than 75 percent of us taking over-the-counter painkillers at least once a month (per a Self.com poll), it's key to know the safest and most effective choice.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Acetaminophen (found in Tylenol)</span></strong><br />
Best for:<br />
Fever<br />
Mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain<br />
Mild to moderate back pain<br />
Mild to moderate headache<br />
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Pain-signal reducer<br />
How it functions isn't well understood, but acetaminophen may block COX-3, a protein that helps send out the body's pain signals. It's not as potent as some other OTC painkillers such as naproxen and ibuprofen, so it's typically effective only for low-intensity aches. If you've had alcohol in the past 24 hours (or plan to), hit the brakes: Too much acetaminophen and alcohol can damage the liver. An advisory committee to the FDA has proposed lowering the maximum daily dose from 4 grams (which may be too much for some people); watch these pages for the new limit. If you feel weak or "off" after use, see a doc, stat.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <div><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Aspirin (found in Bayer and Anacin)</strong></span><br />
Best for:<br />
Mild toothache<br />
Moderately sore muscles<br />
Mild to moderate back pain<br />
Mild to moderate headache<br />
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Blood declutterer<br />
Aspirin eases pain and inflammation by slowing the production of prostaglandins, molecules that activate pain receptors. The active ingredient, acetylsalicylic acid, also makes blood platelets less sticky, which is why people at risk for heart attack take aspirin to help prevent clots. In many people, acetylsalicylic acid reaches toxicity faster than do ibuprofen and naproxen (the maximum daily dose is 4 grams), so regular use has a higher risk for side effects such as gastric irritation. Thus aspirin is useful for mild to moderate, but not severe or chronic, pain. If you just had or are about to have surgery, steer clear.<br />
See our tips: 10 secrets to staying pain-free!</div><div><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Ibuprofen (found in Advil) and naproxen (found in Aleve)</span></strong><br />
Best for:<br />
Acute muscle injury<br />
Arthritis<br />
Joint pain<br />
Lower-back pain<br />
Moderate to severe headache<br />
Moderate to severe menstrual cramps<br />
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Anti-inflammatories<br />
Like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen inhibit prostaglandin production to stop inflammation and pain. But they can also disrupt H2, a gut histamine, stimulating the overproduction of gastric acid and leading to stomach upset and even bleeding, warns Rollin M. Gallagher, M.D., of Philadelphia, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine. If you have a history of stomach problems (like ulcers), these might not be for you. Call your doc if you have stomach pain, vomiting or black stools or if you cough blood after taking one. The max daily dose for ibuprofen is 1,200 milligrams; for naproxen, 600 mg.</div></span><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
The most important rule<br />
Listen to your body! An OTC pill that works well for one person may not help another, so trial and error can be your best pal. One caveat for pregnant ladies: Ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen can cause heart problems in the fetus, so consult your M.D. before you take any pill.<br />
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"This is very exciting technology that holds great promise," study investigator John Carroll, a professor of medicine and director of interventional cardiology in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado in Aurora, said in a statement.<br />
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The study allows doctors to assess more accurately and rapidly the length, branching pattern and angles of heart arteries, as well as any blockages.<br />
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Cardiologists currently use two-dimensional X-ray images shot from different angles to visualize arteries inside the body.<br />
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They also inject contrast dye into a thin tube -- a catheter -- inserted into a patient's leg artery and threaded up to the heart to produce shadow images during a cardiac catheterization procedure.<br />
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Although it uses existing X-ray systems, the new software could reduce the need for several of the images, thus reducing patients' exposure to radiation and contrast dye while also decreasing the time doctors need to analyze the images, the study's authors explained.<br />
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The researchers compared standard 2-D images to automatically generated 3-D computer images of the coronary artery systems of 23 patients.<br />
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"This is the first in-human use," Carroll explained. "The next step is to test it in multiple centers around the world. In addition, we'll formally test it to see the impact on clinical care."<br />
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Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is responsible for 17 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization.<br />
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Philips Healthcare funded the study.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-46567554843753800452010-01-23T13:25:00.000-08:002010-01-23T13:25:04.910-08:00Top 20 Most Popular Health Websites | January 2010<div> <h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.webmd.com/"> <b>1 | WebMD.com</b></a></span></h1><b> <a href="http://www.nih.gov/"> <b>2 | NIH.gov</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/"> <b>3 | MedicineNet.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/"> <b>4 | MayoClinic.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://health.yahoo.com/"> <b>5 | Yahoo! Health</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.righthealth.com/"> <b>6 | RightHealth.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.drugs.com/"> <b>7 | Drugs.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.rxlist.com/"> <b>8 | RxList.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.realage.com/"> <b>9 | RealAge.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.medhelp.org/"> <b>10 | MedHelp.org</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.healthline.com/"> <b>11 | Healthline.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/"> <b>12 | everydayHealth.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/"> <b>13 | wrongdiagnosis.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.healthgrades.com/"> <b>14 | healthgrades.com</b></a><b><br />
<a href="http://www.wellsphere.com/"> <b>15 | wellsphere.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.familydoctor.org/"> <b>16 | FamilyDoctor.org</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.qualityhealth.com/"> <b>17 | QualityHealth.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.healthcentral.com/"> <b>18 | HealthCentral.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.prevention.com/"> <b>19 | Prevention.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.health.com/"> <b>20 | Health.com</b></a><br />
<a href="http://www.revolutionhealth.com/"> <b>*21 | RevolutionHealth.com</b></a><br />
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An automated supply tracking and inventory control solution using wireless handheld scanners and enterprise database software.<br />
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An automated, remote patient monitoring and charting solution that links Bluetooth*- enabled medical devices and monitoring equipment with department and care center systems by way of an integrated wireless LAN relay device located in each patient room. Management systems can’t solve these problems unless their services and data are readily accessible at every point where providers and patients interact.<br />
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A wireless LAN-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system that lets nurses and physicians communicate easily using tiny, wearable voice-activated “badges.” Continue reading here <a href="http://www.yourdoctorinfo.com/unwiring-the-healthcare-industry/">http://www.yourdoctorinfo.com/unwiring-the-healthcare-industry/</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-25660335371458171942009-12-21T02:01:00.000-08:002009-12-21T02:01:49.635-08:00How to Get Water Out of Your Ear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pVqbQaECMMfAeZQ8M88aZETVXcJblnJ9CaNjib2Ns67o0BgUUy6cq9FJn7Ku5JsiV0leIUtQVYxESaCmluFwu9pdERoem7Pxxr9Bqtas7BlHTRohlyAQrUuo3m_HVsrIdiYuCKwL3LkD/s1600-h/ear.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pVqbQaECMMfAeZQ8M88aZETVXcJblnJ9CaNjib2Ns67o0BgUUy6cq9FJn7Ku5JsiV0leIUtQVYxESaCmluFwu9pdERoem7Pxxr9Bqtas7BlHTRohlyAQrUuo3m_HVsrIdiYuCKwL3LkD/s320/ear.jpeg" /></a><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Intro: There are many situations when swimming, taking a bath, or even taking a shower, where water can get in your ears. Not only does water in your ear annoy you but it can also be bad for you. Follow these steps to getwater out of your ear.<br />
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Step 1: Shake the water out. Try to set a pillow on the bed and gently hit your ear and head against the pillow until the water comes out. Be careful not to hit your head hard or you will hurt your neck or give yourself a headache. It does hurt your neck sometimes so be careful. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Step 2: If hitting your head against the pillow doesn't work, try lying down with your ear on the pillow for a little while. The water may come out.<br />
Step 3: Next, try using a dropper to add a little more water to ear and then immediately trying step 1 to get the water out.<br />
Step 4: To get water out of your ear, antiseptic eardrops may do the trick but this will cost you a little bit of money. Put the drops in and then try <br />
step 1 and step 2.<br />
Step 5: Help the water evaporate by putting two small drops of rubbing alcohol into your ear.<br />
Step 6: If you can not get the water out, you should go to the doctor. The doctor will be able to safely get the water out of your ear.<br />
Tips: Be patient. Sometimes it takes 30 - 60 minutes for you to successful get the water out of your ear.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
Warnings: See a doctor if your ear is in pain and you cannot get the water out.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
Don't hurt yourself by slamming your head against a pillow.<br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;">Read more here<br />
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Water-from-Ears<br />
http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/how-to-get-water-out-of-your-ears/article76207.html<br />
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/6783</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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2 Imaging technology <br />
2.1 Electron microscopy<br />
2.2 Radiographic<br />
2.3 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<br />
2.4 Nuclear medicine<br />
2.5 Photoacoustic imaging<br />
2.6 Breast Thermography<br />
2.7 Tomography<br />
2.8 Ultrasound<br />
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video-The history of medical imaging, excellent overview<br />
<a href="http://medicareer.com.au/board/index.html?id=nursing&no=25">http://medicareer.com.au/board/index.html?id=nursing&no=25</a></div><div> </div><div><strong>New MITA report says innovations</strong> in imaging technologies lead to reductions of 20-75 percent in radiation dose for many imaging procedures… <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/reduction_radiation_dose.cfm">Read press release</a>. <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/fullreport_reduced_radiation_dose.pdf" target="_blank">Read full report</a>.<br />
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<b>American Cancer Society</b> recommends MRI for high-risk breast cancer… <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/breast_cancer_mri.cfm">More...</a><br />
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<b>New Consumer Guides explain role of imaging</b> in <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/stroke.pdf" target="_blank">stroke</a>, <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/alzheimers.pdf" target="_blank">Alzheimer’s disease</a>, and <a href="http://www.medicalimaging.org/news/breastcancer.pdf" target="_blank">breast cancer</a>…</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-73869323929989042302009-12-16T15:34:00.000-08:002009-12-16T15:34:20.732-08:00How to Stop a Nosebleed<div>Intro: Many people suffer from frequent nose bleeds. It can be annoying and down right embarrassing especially when out in public. Follow these steps to stop a nosebleed.</div><div> </div><div><img alt="Pinch soft part of your nose, right beneath the bony ridge" src="http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/medialib/famdoc/images/100-200/132b.Par.0001.Image.gif" /><br />
Step 1: To stop a nosebleed, get a couple tissues and blow your nose as hard as you can. You will need a couple tissues or paper towels so you don’t get anything on your hands.<br />
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Step 2: When stopping a nosebleed, you should plug the nostril which isn’t bleeding with your finger and then blow air out the other nostril as hard as you can.<br />
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Step 3: You should see a dark clot in the tissue or paper towel. This should signal that the nosebleed is pretty much over.<br />
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Step 4: Using this method should help stop the nosebleed quickly and prevent future nosebleeds.<br />
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Step 5: Some other tips to stop a nosebleed are pinching your nose while applying a cold compress.<br />
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Step 6: To prevent a nosebleed, you can apply a small about of vaseline to the inside of your nose.<br />
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Tips: This not only helps you stop a nosebleed short term but long term also.<br />
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If your child continues to pick his/her nose, you should keep their fingernails short to prevent future nosebleeds.<br />
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After a nosebleed, relax for awhile, to ensure you don't give yourself another nosebleed.<br />
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Nosebleeds occur most often in the fall and winter so try apply some vaseline to the inside of your nose every morning.<br />
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Warnings: If your nosebleed won’t stop bleeding or you continue to get them frequently then see a doctor.<br />
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When stopping a nosebleed, you should avoid wedging a cotton ball up your nose.</div><div> </div><div>Read more here <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-a-Nose-Bleed">http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-a-Nose-Bleed</a></div><div><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2045_stop-nosebleed.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_2045_stop-nosebleed.html</a></div><div><a href="http://firstaid.about.com/od/bleedingcontrol/ht/06_epistaxis.htm">http://firstaid.about.com/od/bleedingcontrol/ht/06_epistaxis.htm</a></div><div><a href="http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/basics/132.html">http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/basics/132.html</a></div><div><a href="http://stop-nosebleeds.org/">http://stop-nosebleeds.org/</a></div><div>Youtube video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfspqozKMbM">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfspqozKMbM</a></div><div>Youtube video <a href="http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-stop-a-nosebleed">http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-stop-a-nosebleed</a></div><div><br />
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prevent a nosebleed, stop a nose bleed, stop a nosebleed, stop a nosebleed naturally</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-71759118144331239562009-12-09T00:12:00.000-08:002009-12-09T00:12:12.435-08:00What are plastic surgery risks?Click the headline to read the whole article as more and more people want plastic surgury<br />
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<span class="field-content"><span class="head6"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/02/model.death.surgery.risk/index.html">What are plastic surgery risks?</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874644336000595786.post-67201634687727499812009-12-08T23:43:00.001-08:002009-12-08T23:43:41.901-08:00Me? A Doctor?<style>
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<div></div><div> </div><div><b>From the blog scribesexpress: </b> That’s one thing people don’t understand. Striving to be a doctor, like any other high-end profession, requires money. Lots and lots of it. It’s actually been turned into a business—universities here and there offer medical studies and demand shocking payments in return for a diploma and certificates. Aside from the money constraints, taking up medicine will eat up a lot of your time. People just don’t realize that medical students spend most of their young adult lives in the classroom, the clinic, the hospital, and in outreach programs. They spend countless hours in clinical duties. Sure, these duties may be in shifting schedules, but they can incur double or even triple shifts. Take cousin Raymund. After taking up B.S. Biology as a pre-medical course, he went on to study general medicine. It took him six years of studies and duties to finish the program. Afterwards, he had to review for the medical licensing examinations. If I’m not mistaken, licensing examinations for medical practitioners take five days! Whew! During all that time, you never saw kuya Raymund, right? He was always busy. Is that what you want to do? And don’t forget—it’s a highly technical area of study! Would you like to spend your 20 something years memorizing human diseases and pathology? All those essential drugs, their indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, side effects, adverse effects, dosages, and frequencies? How about their generic names & local and international brand names?</div><div><br />
Uhm, no.</div><div><br />
Continue reading here <br />
http://scribesexpress.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/me-a-doctor/</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0