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Stories tagged with: patients
Use of alternative medicine is high among arthritis patients
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http://www.canadianpharmacymeds.com/news/Use-of-alternative-...
Patients who suffer from arthritis are often given a prescription to buy Hyalgan to help them deal with their pain. However, new evidence suggests that many of these individuals also use complementary medicines like heat applications or natural supplements.
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Submitted by justincor
2 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 3 hours agoTags: alternative, medicine, arthritis, patients 
20 Excellent Q and A Sites for Nurses
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http://www.rntomsnprograms.net/20-excellent-q-and-a-sites-fo...
As you care for patients as a nurse, it can help to know where you can go to get answers to questions that you might have. You want to make sure that you are providing those in your charge with excellent care, and that you are prepared to deal with whatever comes your way. Sometimes, in order to do this, you need to turn somewhere.
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Submitted by sarahmartin
9 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 11 hours agoTags: health, nurse, nursing, patients, Treatment
Cancer breath test 'step closer'
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13133286
A breath test that can sniff-out cancer is a step closer to reality, according to a preliminary study.Researchers found an "electronic nose" was able to identify chemical signals of cancer in the breath of patients with lung or head and neck cancer.
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10 Most Famous Medical Mistakes of All Time
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http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/blog/2011/10-most-famous-...
We sometimes forget that doctors and nurses are humans who make mistakes from time to time, but when human lives are at stake, there should be no room for error. Here are the 10 most famous medical mistakes of all time:
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Submitted by steve06
11 months, 2 weeks, 1 day, 7 hours agoTags: Medical Mistakes, health, Human lives, patients, doctors
Top Fifty Medical Privacy Blogs
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http://masterofpublichealth.org/2011/top-50-medical-privacy-...
One of the most important things you can do as a health care professional is to protect the privacy of your patients. Patients like to know that their personal health information isn’t going to be revealed to the public at large.
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Submitted by skristena
12 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 8 hours agoTags: medical, blogs, patients, health 
Nineteen Spinal Health Case Studies Worth Reading
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http://mastersinphysicaltherapy.com/2011/19-spinal-health-ca...
Patients today can get pain relief never before possible without having to endure the pain, recovery and dangers of back surgery. Here are 19 case studies about spinal health we think you’ll be interested in reading.
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Twenty Surprising Facts About Emergency Rooms
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http://www.paramedictorn.org/20-surprising-facts-about-emerg...
Emergency rooms are critical to the American health care system, since they are often the only place that patients can get immediate care for true emergencies. But, for many reasons, they are often used for purposes other than for what they are intended. Here are 20 facts about emergency rooms you may not know.
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Submitted by sarahmartin
13 months, 3 days, 11 hours agoTags: healthcare, Emergency, patients, hospital 
Patients miss operations as Government 'tosses grenade' into NHS
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8264433/Patient...
The Health Select Committee said that uncertainty surrounding the “surprise” proposals to hand more power to family doctors is increasing costs and leading to poor decisions on care, while expertise is being lost as two tiers of management are scrapped.
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Submitted by sarahmartin
13 months, 3 days, 12 hours agoTags: proposals, doctors, patients, operations 
10 Incredibly Unlikely & Inspirational Physical Therapy Stories
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http://lpntobsnonline.org/2010/10-incredibly-unlikely-inspir...
One of the most rewarding things about being a nurse is the opportunity to witness every day miracles. Injuries and problems from birth can make some physical activities difficult. However, with proper rehabilitation, it is possible to make amazing strides. Physical therapy can allow affected persons the chance to learn the skills they need.
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Submitted by marino02
18 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 11 hours agoTags: Injuries, physical therapy, nurse, patients, disease, children
Locked-in patients may be able to drive wheelchairs and surf internet by breathing
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7912892/Locked-in...
People with severe paralysis may soon be able to surf the internet or drive a wheelchair simply by breathing, according to scientists in Israel.Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, are testing a “sniff detector” that is able to pick up pressure changes in the wearer’s nasal cavity and convert it into electrical signals.
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Submitted by skristena
18 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 11 hours agoTags: patients, wheelchairs, surf, internet
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