Articles written by Kathy Quan
All 183 articles written by Kathy Quan
Beating Diabetes: A Five-Step Program for Weight Loss and Disease Control
Category: Health Field (general)
The American Diabetes Association reports 7.8% (23.6 million adults and children) of the U.S. population has diabetes, with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
November is American Diabetes Month. This year the American Diabetes Association is taking the campaign to the next level to stop diabetes. more...
H1N1 Debate: To Vaccinate or Not: Choice is Individual but So is Social Responsibility
Category: Health Field (general)
If the CDC projections made in July 2009 hold true, 40 percent of Americans will be affected by the H1N1 flu this year. more...
Not Every Case of Flu Needs Medical Attention: Don't Rush to the Emergency Room
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
For healthy adults and children, it is not necessary to be seen by a health care practitioner for flu symptoms unless they become severe. more...
Tips For Staying Well During Flu Season: Avoid Germs and Take Steps to be Healthy
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
As cold and flu season rolls around each year, it's a good time to review measures to stay healthy and avoid illness or complications. more...
Skills for Health Care Workers: Beyond a Desire to Help is a Need for Talents and Abilities
Category: Health Field (general)
Anyone considering a career in health care should first consider the type and level of skills needed to succeed and enjoy the job. more...
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: Understand the Pathway to this Advanced Practice Role
Category: Health Field (general)
Many who want to become a nurse today aspire to be nurse practitioners but don't always know how to make the best choices in achieving that goal. more...
Americans Spent $34 Billion on CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Continues to be Popular
Category: Health Field (general)
Chronic pain especially back pain is among the most common reasons which lead Americans to spend an estimated $34 billion on alternative medicine in 2007. more...
Confusion Over 2009 Flu Vaccine: Will Two Shots be Needed?
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The flu vaccine for fall 2009 is a somewhat confusing issue. There will most likely be two vaccines to take instead of one. more...
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) has voted to urge a decrease in the recommended acetaminophen dosage. more...
West Nile Virus Will be Back: Summer and Abandoned Pools Can Present Health Hazard
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
As summer approaches in the Northern hemisphere, mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit will begin to present problems once again. more...
What Happened to the Swine Flu Pandemic?: Did the WHO Overreact or is There Still a Danger?
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Is anyone still paying attention to the H1N1 flu updates? Or has this issue faded from front page news? more...
Pandemic or Epidemic: What's the Difference?
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide. more...
Resources for Health Care Assistance: Low Cost Prescriptions Offer Help During Recession
Category: Health Field (general)
Staying healthy is always a priority, but in this Great Recession it can be more important and even more challenging. more...
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
How will the 2009 healthcare stimulus plan help Americans? Is it too costly? Will there be more jobs? more...
Become a Social Worker: Another Important Role in the Health Care Team
Category: Health Field (general)
Social workers are vital members of the health care team who help patients and families adjust to the changes presented by chronic illness, injury and aging. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
In today's declining economy, eating out is becoming more of a rarity. Even those who don't cook as a a rule are learning the basics. more...
Review: The Great American Heart Hoax: Dr. Michael Ozner's Suggestions for Preventing Heart Disease
Category: Health Field (general)
Solving the health care crisis in the U.S. is going to go a long way in helping to ease the economic crisis if consumers and practitioners listen. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Using more denture cream to fix a problem with ill fitting dentures is not safe. Zinc poisoning and serious neurological problems can result. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Communication is an essential skill for all health care professionals. This involves effective speaking, listening, reading and writing. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
For many who have lost their jobs in the economic disaster of 2008, the health care field may hold hope for future employment. more...
End-of-Life Decisions: Make Your Wishes Known and Put Them in Writing
Category: Health Field (general)
A few years ago, the much publicized case of Terri Schiavo focused a major debate on the subject of end-of-life issues. more...
Review: What to Expect When You Have Diabetes: 170 Tips for Living Well with Diabetes
Category: Health Field (general)
Diabetes is a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions affecting more than 280 million worldwide. This number is expected to double by 2030. more...
How to Support World Diabetes Day: The United Nations is Trying to Raise Awareness of Diabetes
Category: Health Field (general)
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. This is an official day designated by the United Nations to help raise awareness of diabetes throughout the world. more...
Historic Election Affects American's Health Care: Make an Informed Choice that Fits Your Needs
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The U.S election on November 4, 2008, will be historic in its own right as Americans choose either the first black man as President or a woman as Vice President. more...
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The economy will play perhaps the largest part in the election on Nov. 4, 2008. Health care plays a huge part in the economy and well being of the U.S. more...
Facts About HPV and the Sex Shot: Book Review: The HPV Vaccine Controversy
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Health care decisions should be made in the best interest of the individual. The decisions should be based on information and facts; not opinions and myths. more...
Walking the Rainbow An Arc to Triumph: A Book Review
Category: Health Field (general)
Richard René Silvin provides a unique history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including the successes and failures of research efforts and philanthropic ventures. more...
What is Earwax?: How to Get Rid of Excess Earwax
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
What is earwax, and what its purpose? Earwax is the common term for cerumen. more...
West Nile Virus Still a Threat: Take Precautions and Know the Symptoms
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
West Nile Virus has not disappeared. In fact, in many areas it is making an even bigger threat because of foreclosures and abandoned homes. more...
Fatal Medication Errors Occur More Often at Home: Study Shows Increasing Number of Lethal Errors
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
A lack of knowledge, early discharge from hospitals, and poor medical oversight all play a part in medication errors that result in deaths at home. more...
Nursing as a Second Career: Many People are Following Their Original Dreams to Become Nurses
Category: Health Field (general)
Choosing nursing as a second career is becoming a popular move. Those who have chosen to do this often say that they always wanted to be a nurse, but life got in the way. more...
Category: Health Psychology
In a world marked by a need for instant gratification are we too quick to label children and drug them rather than deal with their behavioral problems? more...
Intermittent Home Health Care: What's the Difference Between Private Duty and Intermittent Care?
Category: Caregiver Resources
Home health care in the U.S. consists of two very different components. One is intermittent care. The other is private duty care. more...
Those Dreaded Board Exams: Study Tips to Renew Confidence
Category: Health Field (general)
It's graduation season, and for those who are preparing for careers in the health field it also means time to take those dreaded board or licensing exams. more...
What Is a Glioma?: Why Is the Prognosis Poor for Senator Kennedy?
Category: Health Field (general)
A glioma is a primary tumor found in the brain or central nervous system which includes the spinal cord and nerves throughout the body. more...
Book Review: Skin in the Game: A Must Read for All Politicians and Health Care Consumers
Category: Health Field (general)
The health care industry in the U.S. is in crisis. Over 47 million Americans are uninsured. Health care costs continue to skyrocket and the shortage of nurses is expected more...
What's in a First Aid Kit?: The Well-Stocked Medicine Chest or Emergency Kit Should Have Basics
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
What are the basics to have on hand for any emergency, disaster or in case of illness? How often do they need to be replaced? more...
How Well Do You Communicate?: Language Skills are Vital for Health Care Professionals
Category: Health Field (general)
If you're considering a career in health care you must be able to communicate effectively with both written and oral language skills. more...
Second Career Options Grow: The Art of Caring Draws Many More into the Health Care Field
Category: Health Field (general)
Looking for more meaning in their lives, people are turning to health care career options to provide purpose through expressing an art of caring. more...
Themes for Nurses Day & Week 2008: Help Honor Local Nurses and Raise Awareness of Nursing Profession
Category: Health Field (general)
Nurses worldwide celebrate the nursing profession in May each year. May 12 is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale who is considered a founder of nursing. more...
Flu Shot May Not Be Effective: Type B Strain Not Covered by This Year's Flu Vaccine Emerging
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
For 2007-8 the flu vaccine covers two types of Influenza A and one type of Influenza B, but another strain of Influenza B is appearing and causing a lot of illness. more...
Mutant Strain of Influenza Found: Tamiflu Ineffective Against this Drug-Resistant Form of Flu Virus
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
A small number of cases of influenza worldwide have proven to be resistant to the popular anti-influenza drug Tamiflu. more...
New Devices Meet Health Care Needs: Consumer Technology Expands to the Health Care Arena
Category: Health Field (general)
International CES, the consumer electronics trade show of the Consumer Electronics Association was held in Las Vegas January 7 to 10, 2008. more...
Another Case of XDR TB Exposure: Female Exposes 44 Passengers to Rare Form of TB
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Once again health officials are searching for 44 airline passengers in 17 states who may have been exposed to a rare and potentially deadly form of TB. more...
Merck Recalls Vaccines: What Concerned Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Risk
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Merck & Co., Inc. and the FDA have announced the voluntary recall of over 1 million doses of HIB and hepatitis B vaccines. more...
Entrance Exams for Health Care: Most Health Career Education Programs Require Entrance Exams
Category: Health Field (general)
Candidates for health care education programs have to score high on entrance exams to compete for spots in impacted programs. more...
Trends in Health Care Careers: More Choices are Available Now
Category: Health Field (general)
An economic shift from goods production to services has given rise to an increase in career opportunities in the health care field. more...
What is Pain Control?: Addiction is Not Always the Outcome
Category: Healthcare Research
Helping patients to achieve pain control is a challenge that many physicians are unprepared to meet. more...
It's Cold and Flu Season Again: A Few Tips to Help You Avoid Getting Sick
Category: Health Field (general)
Get a flu shot early as it takes about 5-6 weeks to become effective. more...
2008 Medicare Rx Plan Changes: Many Low-Income Beneficiaries Will Have to Change Plans
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
Rising costs of health care and declining government subsidies will affect at least 1.6 million Medicare beneficiaries for 2008. more...
Avoid Medication Errors: Don't Rely on Prescription Labels for Information
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
While it is imperative to read and understand OTC medication labels, you may not find the same level of information from your prescription medication labels. more...
West Nile Virus on the Rise: Canadian Cases Rise Significantly Over 2006 Data
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
West Nile Virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be prevented. Take preventative measures to protect your health. more...
Medicare Won't Pay For Errors: Pay for Performance Updates to Medicare Reimbursement System
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
Hospitals have been on notice for some time now that costly errors would no longer be covered. Pay for Performance began several years ago and is getting stricter now. more...
New Rules Issued from CMS: Anti-Anemia Drugs Get New Coverage Rules
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
CMS has succumbed to pressure from drug companies and the public about the coverage of erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs for chemotherapy patients and those with MDS. more...
Latest Vitamin C Research: Findings show Vitaminc C is actually useless against colds
Category: Healthcare Research
Taking mega doses of Vitamin C has now been shown to a waste of money in fighting off colds. However, Recommended Daily Amounts are still needed by the body. more...
AMA Wants Clinics Investigated: Possible Conflict of Interest Exists With New Retail Clinics
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The AMA (American Medical Association) has called for an investigation of retail clinics for possible conflict of interest. more...
Methyl Salicylate Overdose: Pain relieving cream causes teen's death
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Why does a seventeen year old die from using an over the counter muscle pain reliever cream? more...
Healthcare Literacy Issues: Understand Your Medications Including Names and Action
Category: Health Field (general)
If your healthcare practitioner has prescribed something it is specific to your needs. Know what it is and why you are taking it. more...
Sign Up For Medicare at 65: Three Months Before Your 65th Birthday You Need to Sign Up
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
Even if you are still working, and may continue to do so for a number of years, Medicare will be your secondary insurance. Why should you do this? more...
Two New Books To Consider: The Dry Eye Remedy and What You Don't Know Can Kill You
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
These two new books take a look at an under diagnosed eye problem and pitfalls and issues to avoid in the healthcare system to help you survive a serious illness more...
Personal Medical Records: Maintain Your Own Copy of Your Medical History
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Take responsibility for your own health status by keeping an up to date copy of your personal health information. more...
Antibiotics Often Overprescribed: Sinus Infections Caused by Viruses Need Antibiotics?
Category: Healthcare Research
There was a time when penicillin seemed like the cure for everything, but now over use of antibiotics is producing super bugs. more...
A Simple Dressing Change: Anyone can learn to change a simple dressing
Category: Health Field (general)
A simple dressing change is differentiated by the size (and depth) of the wound and the complexity of the treatment or procedure. more...
Why Peanut Butter is Recalled: Salmonella in Peter Pan and Great Value Products
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
When we hear about salmonella we usually think of raw eggs and chicken, but not peanut butter. more...
The Nursing Shortage: Critical Shortage Affects Everyone
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
How does the nursing shortage affect you? Have you been to a hospital or an Emergency Room lately? more...
Hypertension Management Study: High Blood Pressure is Managed Beter in the U.S. Than in Europe
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
A recently published study finds that patients in the U.S. have better management of their hypertension than patients in Europe. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
What kind of health care devices would you expect to find at the Consumer Electronics Show? more...
Vital Signs: Assessing Pain: Pain, the Fifth Vital Sign
Category: Health Field (general)
Pain assessment concludes the series on taking vital signs. more...
AMA Wins Battle Over Cuts in Pay: U.S. Congress Acts to Stop 2007 Reimbursement Cuts for Medicare
Category: Health Field (general)
As reported earlier, the American Medical Association opposed the proposed 5 % physician payment cut in Medicare reimbursement for 2007. more...
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure: How to take a blood pressure
Category: Healthcare Research
Blood pressure is measured by listening for Karotkoff's sounds as the blood surges through the arteries. more...
What Is a Pneumonia Shot?: Who needs to be vaccinated against pneumococcal diseases?
Category: Health Field (general)
Commonly known as the pneumonia shot, the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumococcal bacteria. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Respiration is the act or process of breathing. Humans inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Oxygen is picked up in the lungs through the circulating blood. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
There are five vital signs. The pulse or heart rate is just one of them. It can tell a lot about the health status of the patient. more...
What is a Nurse?: Nurses are highly skilled and educated individuals who care for the
Category: Health Field (general)
Nurses are professionals in the health care field who combine the fine art of caring with scientific skills and knowledge. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
As the population ages and technology advances, consumers demand more and better health care. As a result, jobs in health care are booming worldwide. more...
Could It be a Stroke?: Could you recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
Category: Health Field (general)
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and getting medical attention within the first 3 hours can help to minimize the lasting effects of the stroke. more...
National Nurse Act of 2006: Teri Mills RN sees her op ed in The New York Times turned into a bil
Category: Health Field (general)
The National Nurse Act of 2006 will be the subject of discussion this week as the National Nurse Team delegation from Oregon heads to Washington D.C. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
TRICARE is the U.S. military members, family and retirees health insurance plan. more...
Medicare in Australia: The healthcare system in Australia provides care to all citizens
Category: Health Field (general)
In Australia, the public healthcare system is known as Medicare. Australia's Medicare system provides healthcare to all citizens, not just the elderly and disabled. more...
Symptoms: Symptoms: definition
Category: Health Field (general)
What's the difference between symptoms and signs? more...
Health Status: Health Status: definition
Category: Health Field (general)
The trend in health care today is to hold the patient responsible for their own health status. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Canada's Health Care System is the name of the publicly funded health care program for senior citizens. It is often referred to as Medicare. more...
Outcomes: Outcomes: definition
Category: Health Field (general)
Health care professionals strive to make all outcomes positive. The patient's participation and cooperation is essential to the success. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
One of the fastest growing occupations is that of the dental hygienist and as it offers part-time flexibility and easier schooling and liscencing the options are good. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Make the most of your next doctor's appointment by being prepared to discuss your concerns, your symptoms, and your questions. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Physician Assistants work under the direction of a physician. They have received formal training in diagnosing and treating patients. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Home Health Aides are projected to be one of the top 10 fastest growing positions in the U.S. over the next decade. Exactly what is a home health aide? more...
Nurses Week May 6-12: Florence Nightengale Pledge a tribute to the duties of health care p
Category: Health Field (general)
Nurses: Strength, Commitment, Compassion is the American Nurses Association's theme for Nurses Week 2006. more...
Medicare Part D Plans Vary: Compare premiums, co-pays and deductibles in your region.
Category: Health Field (general)
Seniors need to examine their Medicare Part D plans carefully and compare premiums, co-pays and deductibles as all plans are not created equal. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Celebrate health care workers in an effort to encourage more people to seek careers in the field and reduce staffing shortages. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Medicare Part D is only 50% subscribed due to confusion over eligibility and coverage. more...
Health Information Technology: One of the Fastest Growing Career Options
Category: Health Field (general)
When patients see a health care provider such as physician, dentist, chiropractor, or nurse practitioner, a written document is filed detailing the purpose and outcomes. more...
Preventing Dehydration from Flu or Colds: Treating Symptoms is Essential to Avoid Complications
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
One of the most common complications of any flu is dehydration. High fever and a slowed intake of fluids are usually the culprits. more...
Popular Contraceptives Under Investigation: Misleading Advertising Brings Lawsuits and FDA Warnings
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Yaz® and Yasmin® are popular contraceptive drugs manufactured by Bayer HealthCare. Yaz® is the top-selling birth control pill in the U.S. more...
When to Worry About a Fever: If in Doubt Call the Doctor
Category: Health Field (general)
Fever represents the body's defensive action against infection and is a normal response to disease or illness. It is an important part of the healing process. more...
Taking Medications Correctly: Ask the Pharmacist Before Crushing or Chewing Pills
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Medications come in all sizes shapes and forms for a reason. Some pills are not meant to be crushed, chewed or even swallowed without water. more...
Acne for Dummies: A Guide to Healthy Skin Book Review
Category: Health Field (general)
Almost everyone has had some kind of issue with their facial skin at some point during their life. This is most common during adolescence. more...
Health Care Administrator: Another Rapidly Growing Career Option
Category: Health Field (general)
There is a growing need for health care administrators in hospitals, clinics, private practices and long term care facilities. more...
Conquer the Fat-Loss Code: A Guide to Reducing the Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity and diabetes are the only diseases in the U.S. that are getting worse. more...
The Nursing Shortage is Not Over: Slowed by the Recession Need for Nurses Continues to Grow
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The Great Recession may have slowed the nursing shortage somewhat, but it has not solved it. In fact it's poised to get worse. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Sometimes in order to achieve wellness and live a healthy life style, some intense inner soul searching is needed. more...
Safe Disposal of Medications: How to Get Rid of Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
What can be done to dispose of old, expired or no longer needed medications including prescription medications and over the counter drugs? more...
Nurses Week 2009: Celebrating Nurses Worlwide
Category: Health Field (general)
National Nurses Week is a time to recognize nurses for all that they do as the backbone of the healthcare industry. more...
Swine Flu Pandemic: Handwashing is Best Defense in Preventing Spread
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The Swine Flu is very contagious and can spread very quickly. If you are ill, stay home so that you don't infect others. more...
Be Ready to Meet the Needs for Health Care: As Economy Recovers More Professionals will be Needed
Category: Health Field (general)
Are health care jobs still booming in light of the current downturn in the economy? The answer is yes and no. In some areas there continues to be a tremendous shortage. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Medpie.com is a new website written by physicians for consumers. A primary purpose of this site is to provide information for consumers about health care in the news. more...
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
At a time when more Americans are losing jobs and consequently health insurance, CVS Caremark Corp. has announced the seasonal closure of 89 of its Minute Clinics. more...
Lost Your Health Insurance?: How to Cope With Illness and Medical Expenses in a Recession
Category: Health Field (general)
What happens in such an adverse economy when the flu or other illness occurs? Where can a person get inexpensive medical care without insurance? more...
Review: Hurry Down Sunshine: A Personal Memoir Chronicles the Effects of Bipolar Disease
Category: Health Field (general)
Bipolar disease is a mental illness for which there is no known cause and no cure. It is characterized by manic as well as depressive episodes. more...
2009 Peanut Butter Recall: The List of Possible Contaminated Products is Growing Daily
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The peanut butter recall of January 2009 continues to grow as more and more sources voluntarily recall the products made with peanut products from PCA. more...
Risks of Shoulder Pain Pump Therapy: PAGCL Linked to Intra-articular Delivery of Medication
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Patients using pain pumps after arthroscopic shoulder surgery are at risk for permanent joint damage from the medications according to recent studies. more...
How to Prepare for a Health Care Career: What Courses to Take in High School
Category: Health Field (general)
High school (or secondary level) students considering a career in health care should begin to focus on courses which will help them gain entry into health care programs. more...
Nurses Take Top Honor Again: 2008 Poll Finds Nurses as Most Honest and Ethical Profession
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
In Gallup's annual Honesty and Ethics of Professions survey, nurses take top honors in 2008 for the seventh straight year. more...
How to Have a Low Stress Thanksgiving: Plan Ahead and Stick to Dietary Plans to be Healthy and Happy
Category: Health Field (general)
Thanksgiving is often said to be one of the most favored holidays because it has no religious connotation and no gift exchange. more...
How to Cope with a Sinus Infection: Treating the Symptoms Can Bring Quick Relief
Category: Health Field (general)
Sinus infections are usually predominant during cold and flu season and whenever there is a flurry of pollen and nasal allergies. more...
Reviving the Broken Marionette: A Comprehensive Look at CFS/ME Treatments
Category: Healthcare Research
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is one of the most common neurological illnesses and yet one of the most misunderstood. more...
Staying Healthy in the Face of Crisis: How to Maintain Health During the Economic Downturn
Category: Health Field (general)
The stress levels from financial woes can be an underlying cause of mild to severe illness as well as exacerbation of chronic diseases. Staying well is a challenge. more...
Signs and Symptoms: What’s the Difference and What do They Mean?
Category: Health Field (general)
Signs and symptoms are used to help the health care practitioner diagnose an illness or injury. more...
Medical Care Impacted by Soaring Gas Prices: Explore Community Resourses Before Forgoing Treatment
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
The soaring price of gas has impacted the medical care for many, especially those who have to travel frequently or for a long distance to and from treatments and exams. more...
The Personal Care Aide: One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in Health Care
Category: Health Field (general)
Personal care aides provide assistance to the elderly, the sick and the physically or mentally disabled, allowing them to remain in their own homes. more...
Tips For Safe Summer Fun: Avoid Sunburn and Heat Illness
Category: Health Field (general)
Summer fun can be ruined easily by heat exhaustion and sunburn pain. Both of these can be avoided with proper precautions. more...
What is RICE Therapy?: Use This Method to Treat Acute Soft Tissue Injury
Category: Health Field (general)
Following an acute soft tissue injury the patient instructions for care will usually include Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation also known as RICE therapy. more...
It's Not Possible to Swallow Your Tongue: Medical Myths and Seizure Precautions
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
There are many myths and old wives' tales about medical conditions and treatments. The Internet affords the opportunity to dispel them and set the record straight. more...
Team Approach to Health Care: Managing Chronic Diseases and Preventing Complications
Category: Health Field (general)
Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease may find a team approach to managing their disease and preventing complications is a wise decision. more...
Pass Those Boards the First Time: Understand What Was Learned and Apply the Knowledge
Category: Health Field (general)
Panic is a natural reaction to taking any kind of test or exam. A sudden feeling that everything learned has suddenly vanished is not an uncommon phenomenon. more...
Career Options in the Health Field: Demands and Advances in Technology Create New Opportunities
Category: Health Field (general)
Despite the economic downturn, jobs in the health field are still growing. The population is aging and growing and needs more and better health care. more...
Measles Outbreak 2008: How to Spot Them, Treat Them and Avoid Them
Category: Health Field (general)
Measles is not a thing of the past. There is a current outbreak affecting the U.S. that is disturbing health officials. more...
Ahora Hablo Medical Edition: A Pocket Guide Resource for Health Care Professionals
Category: Health Field (general)
With the assistance of nurses and a physician, M.H. Graham, a Spanish teacher for over 20 years, brings a terrific resource to the medical community. more...
Hands-Only CPR: The AHA Introduced a New Technique for Saving Adult Lives
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation takes on a new look as a hands-only approach is introduced in sudden cardiac arrest for adults. more...
EMTs and Paramedics: Projected Job Growth in This Field is 19% Over Next Decade
Category: Health Field (general)
Jobs in the health field continue to grow as other fields decline. If you're looking for a recession-proof job, consider becoming an EMT or paramedic. more...
Electronic Prescribing Mandates: New Laws May Impose Reimbursement Restrictions for Non Compliance
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Medicare rules may be the first to mandate practitioners use electronic prescription services to improve patient safety and save money. more...
Health Care Spending to Double: Over the Next Decade Increasing Costs will Push Spending
Category: Health Field (general)
Health care spending will soar as the population continues to age and grow over the next decade. more...
RN or LPN What's the Difference?: Education and Training Dictate Licensure and Scope of Practice
Category: Health Field (general)
In the U.S. there are two distinct classifications of nurses; the Registered nurse (RN) and the Practical/Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). more...
Is The Information Accurate?: Make Sure Your Health Care Information is Current and Relevant
Category: Healthcare Research
Harris Interactive® recently reported that U.S. adults who look for health care information online increased to 84% in 2007 from 75% in 2005. more...
Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu: Influenza Affects the Respiratory System with Specific Symptoms
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Influenza manifests with symptoms such as high fever, dry cough, sore throat, stuffy nose and severe aches and pains in the legs and low back. more...
Health Care Bills Pass: Medicare and SCHIP Funding Legislation Moves Forward
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
On Tuesday, December 19, 2007, the U.S. Senate passed several health care related bills, some of which have gone to President Bush for signature. more...
Five Rights of Medication Safety: Avoid Serious Errors by Observing These Tips
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
There are Five Rights to Medication Safety. Some facilities and medical texts indicate a few more, but these five are common to all versions. more...
Confidentiality in Health Care: Health Care Professionals Must Learn the Rules of Confidentiality
Category: Health Field (general)
Can you keep a secret? If you're really bad at it, you're going to have to learn if you want a career in health care. more...
The Physician Assistant: Career Opportunities in Health Care are Booming
Category: Health Field (general)
Another position in the health care field which is expected to grow faster than others is the Physician Assistant. more...
Thinking About a Nursing Career?: Steps to Becoming a Nurse
Category: Health Field (general)
How to become a nurse. Some things to think about if you are thinking about a nursing career. more...
What is MRSA?: A Super Bug Kills More Than AIDS?
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a common type of "staph" bacteria that has become resistant to certain antibiotics. more...
Children's Cold Medicines Warnings: The FDA Says Stronger Warning Labels are Needed
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications. more...
Teach Kids to Wash Their Hands: Effective Handwashing Can Help to Control the Spread of Germs
Category: Health Field (general)
A new soap is available to help children learn how to wash their hands thoroughly and effectively. more...
Number of Uninsured Rises Again: New Figures Show 47 Million Medically Uninsured Americans in 2006
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Although wages increased and the number of poor decreased, the number of medically uninsured Americans rose again in 2006. more...
SCHIP Needs Your Support: Uninsured Children in the U.S. Need Their Coverage Reauthorized
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
More than 8 million children in the U.S. are uninsured. Studies show that when children don't have health insurance they don't access health care for preventative care. more...
New Orleans Health Care System: Struggles to Survive in a Post Katrina Era
Category: Health Field (general)
Massive flooding destroyed several of New Orleans' most established hospitals. Almost two years later they still need to be rebuilt. more...
Mosquito Bite Hazards: Protect yourself and your loved ones this summer
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Learn about the hazards of mosquito bites and what you can do to avoid being bitten and the possible spread of viruses associated with mosquito bites. more...
Hypertension: What Causes It and How Do You Treat It?
Category: Health Field (general)
How do you get high blood pressure and can it be cured? Here are a few facts about hypertension. more...
Controversy Builds Over TB Case: Was the patient properly infomed about his disease?
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Is this an issue of health care illiteracy? Did the patient understand what he was told? more...
Bird Flu May Be In Check: New Research Could Be Key to Treating and Preventing a Pandemic
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Researchers have presented evidence that scientists who have long thought that bird flu survivors may hold the key to treating and preventing H5N1 are on the right track. more...
Nurses Week May 6-12, 2007: Nursing A Passion and a Profession is ANA's Theme for 2007
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
You may or may not know that there is a tremendous shortage of nurses and that shortage is expected to continue to grow as Baby Boomers hit retirement age. more...
How to Talk to Your Doctor: Knowledge is Important to Improved Health Status and Outcomes
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
You, the patient, must play an active role in attaining optimal health care for yourself and loved ones. Ask questions and learn! more...
New Medication or Treatment?: Things to do to optimize your health status and outcomes
Category: Health Field (general)
When your health care practitioner prescribes a new medication or treatment there is a series of things you need to do to ensure you get the optimum benefit. more...
Normal Saline for Wound Care: Normal saline is used for many medical purposes
Category: Health Field (general)
Normal saline can be used to cleanse, irrigate, or moisturize wounds. It is also used in IV fluids for dehydration and in contact lens solutions. more...
March Health Observances: Health observances help raise awareness and promote prevention
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Each month health observances help to raise the public's awareness of health issues and the need for cures and prevention. more...
Power Naps Can Save Your Life: Take a break each day from the stresses and reduce your risks
Category: Healthcare Research
Naps can be life savers as they can help to ward off heart disease that results from prolonged lack of sleep which can contribute to high blood pressure. more...
Nurses Are Most Honest and Ethical: Gallup Poll Results are in and Nurses Top the List Again!
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Each year Gallup condicts a poll to determine American's views regading the most honest and ethical professionals. It is no surprise to nurses that they top the list. more...
Canadian Pharmacists Respond: U.S. House Passes Bill to Force Lower Drug Prices
Category: Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)
Canadian pharmacists and drug distributors fear Canadian supplies could be affected if Americans are allowed to import prescription meds from Canada. more...
Category: Public Healthcare Issues
Making New Year's (or any other) resolutions to improve your health and lifestyle are the easy part. The hard part is keeping your resolutions and making them a reality. more...
OTC Meds: What are OTC Medications?
Category: Health Field (general)
OTC meds are over-the-counter medications. more...
Cough Medicine Abuse: Why you might have trouble buying your favorite cough and cold medicines
Category: Health Field (general)
Plan ahead for cold and cough season. You may have difficulty stocking up in one trip to the drug store these days. It's not just the pseudoephedrine anymore... more...
What is a Hospitalist?: Who is the doctor? Why isn't my physician coming to see me in the hospital?
Category: Health Field (general)
The high cost of medical care and demands from an aging population have forced many changes in the health field. The hospitalist is an emerging career path for MDs. more...
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins: Open Enrollment begins November 15, 2006 for Medicare plans
Category: Health Field (general)
Next week on Novemebr 15, Open Enrollment begins for Medicare Plans for 2007. Do your homework and select the plans that provide you with the best coverage. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Helping your physician or health care practitioner diagnose whether or not you have influenza (aka the flu) can affect how long you'll be sick. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Each time you visit your health care provider, someone takes your vital signs and usually weighs you. What do vital signs tell about your condition? more...
Medicare Drug Plan 2007: Medicare has released infomation about 2007 Part D Rx Drug options
Category: Health Field (general)
Medicare 2007 Part D Drug plan options and premiums have changed slightly. Beneficiaries can change their plans when Open Enrollment begins Nov. 15, 2006. more...
The Medicare Doughnut Hole: Medicare Part D beneficiaries find themselves with huge drug bills
Category: Health Field (general)
As the fourth quarter of 2006 approaches, many Medicare beneficiaries are finding themselves caught in the "Doughnut Hole" of the Part D drug plan. more...
2007 Medicare Premiums: In 2007 Medicare Premiums will rise by the smallest amount since 2001
Category: Health Field (general)
There is good news and bad news about Medicare premiums for 2007. As premiums rise, physician reimbursement declines and it's all related. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
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Lessons From Katrina: Finding something positive from all of the devastation is not easy to do
Category: Health Field (general)
The healthcare industry learned many lessons from the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita as did the general public. Healthcare information needs to be accessible. more...
Wellness: Wellness: definition
Category: Health Psychology
Wellness is a state of mind as well as a physical state. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
What's the difference between a sign and a symptom? more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Millions of senior citizens, disabled patients, and miltary families and retirees can be affected by proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts which will also affect TRICARE. more...
Medicare: Medicare : definition
Category: Health Field (general)
Medicare is the U.S. federally sponsored health insurance plan for citizens over age 65. Other countries, such as Canada, have similar plans. more...
Medical Glossary and Terminology: Medical terminology can be confusing and even misleading
Category: Health Field (general)
Here are a few definitions of terms you'll find in use on this site. This glossary of medical terms, acronyms and phrases will be an ongoing project. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
Physical therapy assistants are also known as PTAs. They are licensed health care professionals who assist the physical therapist in the health care setting. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
At least ninety percent of the money spent under the Medicare plan is for complications of chronic diseases, many of which could have been prevented. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
When you enter a health care facility such as your doctor's office, the medical assistant may be the first person you encounter. more...
Jobs in Health Care: Find The Fastest Growing Occupations in the U.S.
Category: Health Field (general)
The health care industry is expected to provide 19% of the new wage and salary jobs in the U.S. over the next decade, more than any other industry. more...
Category: Health Field (general)
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact. more...
Appointing a Power of Attorney: Making your wishes known in the event of a medical emergency.
Category: Health Field (general)
Discussing your wishes with regards to life and death issues can be as uncomfortable and controversial as discussing politics or religion. more...
Wash Your Hands!: Shopping carts, public bathrooms, sponges, raw meat the worst germ o
Category: Health Field (general)
Handwashing is essential to help avoid colds and flu and spreading other germs. more...
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