Universal health care was a hot-button issue of debate in the run up to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, more commonly known as the Health Care Reform Act. The issue of a single-payer option, a form of...
Great care should be taken when choosing a health care provider for yourself and your family. Take the time to learn about them. Placing your family's health and wellbeing in the hands of someone should be done with care and diligence. Finding the...
The March of Dimes states that one in eight pregnant women will give birth too early, equating to about 500,000 premature babies every year. When your child is born prematurely you may need to know both its chonological age and adjusted age....
Complications of untreated sinusitis include the spread of infection to other areas of the body, such as the lungs or even the brain, according to Sarah D. de Ferranti and colleagues in the September 1998 issue of "British Medical Journal."...
When an individual goes to see a doctor for a specific condition or care, a medical record is constructed containing information such as personal and social history, a physical, notes made by the doctor, consultations, lab or image results from...
Intravenous therapy provides fluids and medications to millions of patients a year in home health and hospital settings, according to Carol Taylor, R.N., Ph.D., author of "Fundamentals of Nursing." Health care providers obtain intravenous access...
Whether you are at a scheduled appointment with a new physician, posting your medical records to the office of a renowned medical expert across the country or grabbing your records as the ambulance pulls up at your house, it is critical that your...
Finding the top physicians in your city or state is not the same as finding those that are rated as "Best" or listed in the "Top 100." Often these are health care providers that have been rated for characteristics that do little to meet an...
A POS, Point of Service, and an HMO, Health Maintenance Organization, are types of managed health care plans available in the U.S. The purpose of a managed health care plan is to provide affordable high-quality health care for its members. Health...
Morgellons disease is a disorder of the skin. According to Morgellons Disease Research, Morgellons disease is also known as Morgellons, Morgellon, Morgellons syndrome or the fiber disease. Morgellons Disease Research states Morgellons was first...
Probiotics, or "friendly" bacteria, are beneficial microbes similar to the bacteria found naturally in the human digestive tract. Food manufacturers utilize probiotics to create cultured foods such as yogurt and kimchee. Some health care providers...
Managed health care came into being during the mid-1980s as a response to rising health-care costs. The term "managed care" defines a prepaid health plan that incorporates access to health-care services at controlled costs. It's designed to limit...
Mental health care providers have a legal responsibility to meet certain standards of care when treating patients. Standard of care is the level of treatment that should be provided to a patient in order to appropriately diagnose and treat a...
Crohn's disease is a disorder of the digestive tract causing the intestines to become inflamed and painful. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse or NDDIC, two-thirds to three-quarters of people suffering from...
B vitamins are water soluble vitamins essential for healthy nerve and blood cell growth. B vitamins can be found commonly in whole grains and some proteins or can be ingested via supplements. While any B vitamin can be injected, vitamin B12 is the...
Carriers face high risk of death from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, infection, according to a study researchers Rupak Datta and Dr. Susan S. Huang published in "Clinical Infectious Disease" in July 2008. While health care...
Well-tolerated when compared to other serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression and anxiety, Cymbalta also does not pose the risk of cardiovascular side effects as others may, according to Dr. Stephen M. Stahl and...
Coconut oil is a saturated fat consisting of medium-chain fatty acids, or MCFAs. Unlike saturated fats found in meat, poultry and dairy products, coconut oil is rich in polyphenols, substances known for their antioxidant ability. Most often found...
Anyone new to an exercise or workout program should start slowly, gradually building up strength, endurance and workout length. It should be mentioned that anyone starting a new exercise program--especially those over 45 years of age, those who...
Whether you want to learn more about smoking for yourself or for a loved one, a number of helpful resources are available, from health-care providers and associations to trained professionals who have heard questions like yours before.
If you find yourself without health insurance, you and your family are at risk of hitting tremendous financial trouble in the case of a medical emergency or major illness. Maintaining good coverage also helps to ensure you have access to the most...
A gastrostomy tube is a flexible tube that's inserted through the abdominal wall and directly into the stomach in order to provide a person with nutrition. Certain conditions, like prematurity, abnormalities of the mouth and gastrointestinal...
Getting a cold during pregnancy is hard, having a cold during your third trimester can be miserable. Looking for relief in over-the-counter medications is typically accepted during your third trimester, though after you reach 38 weeks you'll want...
Home health care providers in Michigan answer to two authorities. The legal authority overseeing home health care providers in the state is the Department of Community Health. The Michigan Home Health Association is a professional organization...
Home health care for the mentally handicapped in Minnesota is not easily defined. Neither the state nor federal legislators are able to capture the depth of need for assistance. Although there are barriers to overcome, Minnesota's home health care...
The National Institute on Aging reports depression is a serious illness and not a normal part of aging, although it is a common problem. The cause of depression is unknown, but it may be related to heredity and triggered by major life events such...
Health promotion involves encouraging individuals to make healthy changes in their lifestyle and strive toward physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual health. The health promotion movement sees health as a multidimensional entity and aims...
Black cohosh is a traditional Native American remedy for dozens of ailments affecting the female endocrine system. In modern times, health care providers primarily recommend black cohosh as a low-risk intervention for women coping with...
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