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| 05.01.2012 |
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You’ve probably seen the many commercials for fibromyalgia drugs on TV. They usually feature middle-aged women, describing unexplained aches and pains. Although fibromyalgia most often affects adults, it can also develop in childhood and go undiagnosed...
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| 03.01.2012 |
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A review of health trends in states that have increased insurance coverage options by extending the time a young adult can stay on their parents’ plan suggests an improvement in medical care and a greater likelihood that care will be accessed. Researchers from...
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| 08.01.2011 |
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In today’s fast paced, overstimulated world, there are a lot of unique challenges pressing on kids. How do you teach them about health, nutrition, diseases and emotional issues while remaining in their developmental framework? Enter Thumbs Up...
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| 03.09.2011 |
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Two wide-ranging pieces of legislation have significantly changed the way we deliver healthcare, from how we handle patient information and how we protect and safeguard this information from misuse to how we communicate amongst each other and with those we...
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| 12.17.2010 |
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During the past decade, there has been significant advancement in our understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of several maternal and obstetric conditions collectively wrapped up and leading to the term “high-risk...
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| 12.17.2010 |
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In any given year, there are more than 20 million adult-aged Americans contending with the daily battle of major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, as well as bipolar depression, which is linked to bipolar disorder’s...
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| 12.17.2010 |
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Asthma is the most common pediatric chronic illness, affecting more than 4 million children per year. Yet with a proper education and medication regimen, asthma can be controlled to improve the quality of life for those children affected. While the mortality...
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| 10.14.2010 |
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A Firsthand Look at the Importance of Disability Management in the Workplace The mission is clear: get medically restricted people back to work. As a vocational rehabilitation counselor, I believe in this purpose because, without it, the American people and...
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| 10.14.2010 |
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Strategies for lowering the risks of polypharmacy Polypharmacy is a common problem encountered by clinicians caring for the elderly. It is encountered in all care settings, ranging from outpatient to long-term care, where it is particularly linked with falls...
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| 10.14.2010 |
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Rising healthcare costs, increasing numbers of uninsured and uncertain quality are triggering renewed debate about the organization and delivery of healthcare in the U.S. Many have noted that Americans are not getting sufficient value for the $2 trillion...
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| 10.14.2010 |
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The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) programs are evidence-based, intensive clinical case management programs that provide community-based support services to Veterans who have serious mental illnesses...
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| 09.01.2010 |
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No matter what the position, a well-crafted resume can be a difference-maker in getting you in front of the right people. These helpful tips for drafting a solid resume may make the difference in taking a giant leap forward in the consideration process. One...
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| 06.07.2010 |
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Model Whitney Thompson Redefines a Healthy Body Image When Whitney Thompson is out for a walk—in one of the many cities where the supermodel travels—it is not unusual for a stranger to approach her and blurt out her name like they were old...
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| 06.07.2010 |
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In a world where looks and image are everything, imagine feeling too ugly to even step out the front door. So ugly that you want to take your life. For victims suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), it’s a daily reality. Often, BDD sufferers...
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| 12.22.2009 |
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Exploring Hepatitis B and C and HIV The research-based facts for bloodborne diseases are constantly changing, requiring case managers of all populations to update their knowledge in order to accurately assess and convey the risks of transmission of these...
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| 12.16.2009 |
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With rising health care costs and greater longevity of people living with chronic diseases, case managers must provide services that are cost-effective and that improve a patient’s quality of life. As a nurse case manager at Memorial Sloan-Kettering...
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| 12.16.2009 |
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Creating a Successful Return to Work When an employee is off work due to an illness or injury, the ideal goal from a vocational standpoint is for that person to return to work, an objective that must be embraced by all involved parties, including the...
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| 12.15.2009 |
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Merging Physical and Behavioral Health It’s no secret that the future of health care delivery is somewhat uncertain. While few will disagree that reform is needed, how that will happen is still being debated. Regardless of what reforms are implemented...
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| 12.15.2009 |
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Ask the right questions, listen carefully, and empower clients to choose Last issue, I cited 10-time NBA championship coach Phil Jackson to illustrate how mediocre players sometimes turn out to be fantastic managers. At the peril of turning this into a sports...
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| 10.02.2009 |
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Repudiating the abuse of a harmful, yet prevalent, act Bullying, a word that may conjure up the image of a belligerent provocateur kicking sand in the face of an awkward 90-pound adolescent, has long been as misunderstood as it is prevalent in human...
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