180 articles on "patient"

Understanding Tumescent Liposuction

Understanding Tumescent Liposuction  by: Tammy Corbett Tumescent liposuction was developed by dermatologic surgeons in the mid 1980's and has become a more popular method of liposuction. It is considered to be a major advancement that has c...

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Did A Doctor Explain To You That You Had A Cyst While You Had Breast Cancer

Being told one has cancer is something no one wants to hear It is no surprise that a female patient might take it as very reassuring when her doctor notifies her that she only has fibrocystic breast changes and that there is no need to worry about th...

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Go Green By Using A Virtual Medical Receptionist

Nowadays more and more companies are becoming environmentally-conscious, and of course, leading the field is the medical profession, which, by using the Virtual Medical Receptionist, is saving the rain forests and hundreds and thousands, if not tons,...

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How Would You React In The Event Your Doctor Held Up Detection Of Your Prostate Cancer?

How would you react if you discovered you had cancer of the prostate? How would you react if you then also found out that the cancer was advanced rendering it, at the current time, not curable? And how would you react if you then came to understand t...

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Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With Lipitor and Pravachol

Heart disease continues to be a major health concern throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease has been the cause of 31% of global deaths. The development of cholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor...

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Weight Loss Surgery A Last Resort

Thinking about weight loss surgery? You're not alone. Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Many are looking for ways to lower their bodyweight and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle. A fast surgical procedure seems like a ...

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Choose an Online Medical Receptionist that Can Calculate Values Automatically

The medical profession is one of the most famous professions there is. However, it's also one of the most taxing. If you're a very capable medical practitioner, then it's safe to assume that you have a lot of regular patients who turn ...

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Become an LPN, the fast path to a nursing career.

Become an LPN, the fast path to a nursing career. by: Max Stein Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Careers Licensed Practical Nurses provide the most amount of direct patient care within the nursing category of healthcare. If you’re interested in...

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Are Obese Women Getting Short-Changed By Chemotherapy Treatments?

Are Obese Women Getting Short-Changed By Chemotherapy Treatments? by: Naweko San-Joyz How much chemotherapy does an obese woman need? Typically an obese woman with breast cancer would receive reduced doses of chemotherapy as they battle breast c...

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The Diagnosis Myth

The Diagnosis Myth by: Eric Shapiro Although I risk dissension by doing so, I must say something that I think many of us in the mental health community have acknowledged for quite some time: every single diagnosis of a mental disorder is fallibl...

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