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• Milk, Bread and... Medical Care? Healthcare goes Retail
  Retail clinics have done what the healthcare industry has been unable or unwilling to do - give consumers what they want - fast, convenient, affordable care for minor problems. Healthcare has finally gone retail!
  Published 29Sep2010, viewed 477 times

• Electronic Health Records - Don't Get Sick Without One
  The use and value of electronic health records (EHRs) for consumers has grown as technology has improved, especially with mobile applications making it easy for the user to retreive and enter data. There are some excellent programs out there. We have selected twelve recordkeeping systems that we liked the most and explained why we think so. You can gain a lot of insight into your health by using an EHR. Don't get sick without one!
  Published 28Sep2010, viewed 255 times

• Is There an Alternative to Mammograms?
  Many people wonder if there are safer or more accurate alternatives to mammography for detecting breast cancer. We've taken a look at most of the diagnostic tools currently available to give you a good sense of the options and the state of the art. Frankly, there aren't very good alternatives at this point in time. Recommendations for breast cancer screening before and after age 50 are also discussed.
  Published 22Sep2010, viewed 779 times

• The Big Egg Recall: Who is Watching the Hens?
  Since May 2010, a higher than usual incidence of salmonellosis was reported in several parts of the U.S. About half a billion shell eggs have been recalled nationwide. Despite recent updated government regulations contamination was discovered at two major U.S. farms. This article examines why and also gives tips on how to minimize future salmonella food contamination.
  Published 11Sep2010, viewed 222 times

• Who's Minding the DRUG Store?
  Billions of people use medications each day. Drugs are meant to treat, provide relief from or cure an ailment. But, taking drugs comes with a price - adverse drug reactions. You cannot rely solely on the regulatory drug approval agencies, the adverse drug reactions reporting bodies, or even the watchdog groups. Now, more than ever, it's up to you to mind the 'Drug' store!
  Published 14Sep2010, viewed 472 times

• Medical Apps You Can't Practice Without
  Rather than just a fun gadget, the smart phone and its medical apps have become an important tool for the health professional of today. We have compiled a list of some of our favorite medical apps. The list is relatively short compared to what is available. And the apps described here are usually for the iPhone, iPod and iPad, but there are similar apps for the other phone operating systems.
  Published 22Jul2010, viewed 962 times

• Adult Stem Cell Therapy - Ready for Prime Time?
  Adult stem cell therapy holds the promise of eradicating many chronic diseases. However, the research to realize that potential is still underway, making the treatment largely unavailable in North America and the UK. However, many other countries are developing thriving businesses. Once you have made the decision to seek international treatment you can increase your chances of success by following simple guidelines.
  Published 14Jul2010, viewed 1095 times

• Health Apps You Can't Live Without
  We have compiled our favorite health apps into seven categories. The apps described here are usually for the iPhone, iPod and iPad, but there are similar apps for the other phone operating systems. The best thing to do is try out the free apps first and then move on the paid apps. And don't forget to write reviews about the apps. Only from your feedback can the developers improve their apps and come up with better and more innovative versions.
  Published 15Jul2010, viewed 1119 times

• Autism's Top 12 Sites - Worldwide
  One of the most common disorders afflicting children today is autism and its spectrum of related conditions. After reviewing hundreds of websites (there are over 16,000,000 hits for autism in a typical Google search), we've identified autism spectrum disorders sites that we think more than adequately cover the world of Autism.
  Published 05Jul2010, viewed 193 times

• Food Safety - What's On Your Plate?
  Time was when people did not question the food they ate. Food was to eat, not for analyzing and rationalizing. But those days are over. So what's in fresh produce that we should be concerned about? To start with, that would be pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified food. GM food will become more prevalent and, without doubt, there is probably a new additive in your food. 'What's on Your Plate' is more important than ever.
  Published 24Apr2010, viewed 487 times

• Cancer Screening: Life-Savers or Expensive Luxury?
  New guidelines were recently issued for breast and cervical cancer screening. These recommendations created quite a furor and started a heated debate. The controversy over the new guidelines, especially breast cancer screening, is at best confusing and is not much help to patients. This may be an opportune time to consider replacing the controversial and imperfect 'gold standard' mammogram with a less invasive screening tool.
  Published 13Apr2010, viewed 146 times

• Multiple Sclerosis: Could This Be The Cure?
  There is no known cure for MS, but could there be one on the horizon? Last year, a new theory and possible treatment for MS was put forward by Zamboni, an Italian doctor, that may change the established concept of MS being an autoimmune disease.
  Published 01Apr2010, viewed 370 times

• Medical Errors: Are We in Safe Hands?
  Mistakes are not something that we usually associate with the medical field. But medical misadventures occur and will continue to occur. The obstacles remain formidable what with overcrowding, overworked staff and cost cutting. In the meantime, patients must be vigilant, ask questions and be their own advocate.
  Published 15Feb2010, viewed 1009 times

• ExerGames: Not Just Another Health Craze!
  Exergames, perhaps, can be used positively to treat 'Globesity' and "get kids twitching more than just their thumbs." And exergames may offer an alternative to moderate exercise for those leading sedentary lives and at high risk for obesity and diabetes.
  Published 08Feb2010, viewed 412 times

• Soy: Friend or Foe?
  Remember when soy or soya was the wonder food of the 90s? In recent years, scientific evidence has questioned the health benefits of soy, and more importantly, has brought to light possible adverse effects involving primarily the human reproductive and neurologic systems.
  Published 01Feb2010, viewed 568 times

• Prostate Cancer Screening Needs a Massage!
  Unfortunately making an initial accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer is not easy due to the nature of the disease and the limitations of current screening methods. On the bright side, PSA test unreliability has and is stimulating the quest for better management techniques, especially in the non-invasive arena. However,the PSA test still remains the so called gold standard
  Published 08Dec2009, viewed 314 times

• CPR Needs Resuscitation & Resuscitation Needs CPR
  CPR remains underutilized and at the same time misunderstood. The message is clear - CPR Needs Resuscitation and Resuscitation needs CPR. What's important is, not how well CPR was done, but whether it was done at all!
  Published 22Nov2009, viewed 289 times

• If You Think 'Organic' Food is 'Organic', Think Again
  The organic food industry has clearly outgrown the original regulations meant to protect it and its consumers. And the increased demand for organic food may actually be its own undoing. How 'organic is organic food' is even more important now than in the past!
  Published 12Oct2009, viewed 293 times

• Propofol, The New Illicit Prescription Drug
  It took a high profile case such as the death of Michael Jackson to bring worldwide attention to the misuse and dangers of Propofol. The DEA is reportedly considering adding it to the list of controlled drugs. If this happens, the access and availability of Propofol will be strongly restricted, a move than can save lives.
  Published 04Oct2009, viewed 1692 times

• Women, Listen to your body... It might save your life!
  Heart attack and ovarian cancer no longer need to be such aggressive killers of women. So why do we want to shine a special light on heart attack and ovarian cancer? Both can be fatal without early detection. Both have sneaky symptoms, mimic lesser disorders, physicians and other health care providers tend to dismiss or misdiagnose these symptoms, and there are no simple screening tools.
  Published 11Sep2009, viewed 662 times

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Is There Hope?
  On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson, well-known as the King of Pop, died of cardiac arrest. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and the majority of CVD deaths are attributable to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) which claims more than 250,000 lives each year. Yet SCA mortality remains high even in the setting of bystander CPR and AEDs. WE have a long way to go!
  Published 02Sep2009, viewed 894 times

• Lap Bands, Lap Belts... Are They Effective?
  Obesity has become a major health problem worldwide and especially in the western world. Faced with years of failure at losing weight through diet and exercise, many obese people are turning to lap bands and lap belts. While there are inherent risks associated with the procedures, the consensus is that bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe clinical obesity.
  Published 25Aug2009, viewed 276 times

• National Health Insurance - Is There A Middle Ground?
  Rising costs, rising numbers of uninsured citizens, negative impact on families and businesses and poor outcomes make the debate over healthcare reform one of the most important issues on the nation's agenda. Is there a middle ground for a national insurance program?
  Published 06Aug2009, viewed 456 times

• Online Medicine - The Doctor is IN
  From consulting and diagnosing to performing telesurgery, online medicine is here to stay and continues to proliferate. Despite legitimate concerns, the Doctor is IN.
  Published 18Jul2009, viewed 368 times

• Extreme Cosmetic Makeovers - Good or Bad Idea?
  Cosmetic procedures are growing at a staggering rate worldwide. Even though most cosmetic surgeries and non-surgical procedures are not covered by insurance, more and more people are taking advantage of the growing range of treatments. Extreme cosmetic makeovers also remain popular but are somewhat controversial. If you decide to consider it, follow good consumer decision making practices to be sure that your experience is as safe as possible.
  Published 20Jul2009, viewed 456 times

• The Miracle Berry Could Be a Miracle for Dieters & Diabetics
  The miracle berry really is a bit miraculous in its effect and is certainly a good bit of fun as well. Ultimately it may even turn out to be beneficial to both dieters and diabetics.
  Published 12Jun2009, viewed 445 times

• Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare - Where Are You Going?
  Medical tourism is booming and has now become a $40 billion dollar industry. There is definitely a lot of demand in developed countries that developing countries willingly supply. But despite the boom the industry remains controversial in several respects especially in the areas of assisted reproduction and organ transplantation. This article discusses what needs to occur before the industry is worthy of the term "global healthcare".
  Published 25Jun2009, viewed 334 times

• Everything's Pink...So Why Isn't There A Cure For Breast Cancer?
  It seems that the whole world has turned pink. You can buy a pink frying pan, pink Barbie doll, pink M&Ms, even a limited edition Ford Mustang with a 'Pink Package!' So, if everything's pink, why does breast cancer still kill over 500,000 women (and men) worldwide each year? Probably because Breast cancer is a multifactorial disease and the 'pinking of the world' has as much to do with product merchandising as it does with funding research.
  Published 09Jun2009, viewed 306 times

• Gene Testing OnLine - Do You Really Want to Know?
  People, like Google founder Sergey Brin, are now interested in checking their disease risk through gene or DNA tests. And thus, genetic test is emerging as a new trend in personal healthcare, where people prefer to order the test online, know about their propensity for various diseases, and prepare for disease. The article also explores the controversial issues associated with the new specialty of personalized health.
  Published 10May2009, viewed 281 times

• Mobile Phone Use and Cancer: Searching for Answers
  It is perhaps the most controversial scientific question of the last ten years. Does mobile phone use cause cancer? The answer is not a simple "yes" or "no." Let's hope that science comes up with the answer soon. In the meantime, it's up to us to make the decisions concerning mobile phone use for ourselves and our families.
  Published 05May2009, viewed 320 times

• It's Flu Season Somewhere - Here's The Scoop
  This article gives the reader an indepth review of the flu including the most common preventive measure vaccination, as well as treatment for those unlucky enough to get the Flu. Current Flu monitoring systems are also highlighted including the new trendsetting Google Flu Trends.
  Published 01May2009, viewed 375 times

• You Can Save Money On Prescription Drugs
  Do you need to simply be one more unwilling victim of prescription drug costs? Not necessarily. If you understand how drug pricing works, you may be able to make some choices that will reduce your drug bill. It's time to take a look at your medications and save money!
  Published 23Apr2009, viewed 430 times

• The Evolving Faces of Diagnostic Centers and Medical Spas
  Medical facilities are the most unwelcoming of places. This is probably the reason why diagnostic centers and clinics are reinventing themselves to make them more appealing to the patients. On the other hand, traditionally non-medical institutions like wellness centers and spas are also trying to gain credibility in an era where consumers are more health savvy and demand more scientific-based health services.
  Published 28Apr2009, viewed 592 times

• Needle and Pain Free Vaccinations
  Vaccination and immunization technology has changed a lot in recent years as it tries to meet the health challenges facing both developed and developing countries. The TCI or vaccine patch is a promising tool which will hopefully help solve some of the problems facing traditional vaccine delivery systems.
  Published 20Apr2009, viewed 537 times

• Is High Performance in a Can A Bad Thing?
  What's the appeal of energy in a can? Works better? Tastes better? Safer? Better marketing? Join us as we find the facts behind the energy drink revolution. The bottom line seems to be that informed, thoughtful use of energy drinks can be a great way to get a short term energy boost. However, if you plan to use an energy drink, make sure you know how much caffeine you are ingesting and don't risk mixing your energy beverage with alcohol.
  Published 20Apr2009, viewed 302 times

• Melamine, Pet Food and Our Food Safety
  Melamine is in our food chain. This article examines this contemporary issue in depth and recommends that consumers be vigilant about what they buy and consume, most especially products consumed by children in large quantities. These include milk and milk products, chocolates, sweets, and biscuits.
  Published 19Apr2009, viewed 321 times

• To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
  Almost everyone agrees that vaccination has been one of the single most effective public health measures ever undertaken however it still remains one of the most controversial issues facing medicine today. We will take a look at these controversies, attempting to dispel truly fallacious information and focusing on real issues of concern to families.
  Published 17Apr2009, viewed 289 times

• Should the Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered?
  The 21 minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) law is currently one of the most scrutinized and debated laws in the US. This article presents the views of the different stakeholders in this issue.
  Published 10Apr2009, viewed 3083 times

• Vitamin Supplements - Do They Work?
  The antioxidant supplement pill fits in quite nicely in this era of convenience food and lifestyle on the go. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like a real healthy lifestyle and convenience can go hand in hand. The take home message is, when it comes to nutrition, there is no substitute for natural food stuff. Nature is still the best source of our nutritional needs.
  Published 23Apr2009, viewed 306 times

• Electronic Medical Records - The Pros and Cons
  In this digital age, more and more bulks of information which used to be paper-based, from library catalogues to telephone books, are digitized and stored in a central location for easy access. The idea of EMRs itself started about 40 years ago. However, there is surprisingly a strong resistance against the use of EMRs. Let us take a look at what the proponents and opponents of EMR have to say.
  Published 11Apr2009, viewed 3882 times

• BPA or Bisphenol A is Everywhere - Are We Safe?
  BPA otherwise known as Bisphenol A is a compound widely used in the manufacture of plastics and epoxy resins. This industrial chemical has created quite a stir since 2007 and is still a subject of intense controversy. BPA can be found in plastics around us and is in the products that we use every day. This article provides the latest information and includes the latest recommendations on how we can protect ourselves from BPA.
  Published 10Apr2009, viewed 439 times

• Genetically Modified Food: The Benefits and the Risks
  This article explores the pros and cons of the rapidly growing business of genetically modified foods. There are many positive aspects to genetically modified foods, but proponents insist on their detrimental effects to people, plants, animals and the environment. Here we present both sides of the story leaving the reader to decide on their own.
  Published 14Apr2009, viewed 1943 times

• Medical Marijuana: The Debate Rages On
  To settle the medical marijuana debate, the 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report was comprehensive but did not give a clear cut yes or no answer. The opposite camps of the medical marijuana issue often cite part of the report in their advocacy arguments. This article presents what the two opposite camps have to say today and suggestions for solving the controversy.
  Published 13Apr2009, viewed 293 times

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