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The Dangers of Self-Medication

by Aimee Amodio

30 Aug 2009 06:22 PM

"He who self-medicates has a fool for a doctor." Have you heard that one? There's a real danger with home and over-the-counter remedies -- do you know what they are? You may have misdiagnosed the problem. That may mean that you're taking medication you don't need...

We'll Tell You if We Cover That Later

by Aimee Amodio

24 Aug 2009 07:45 PM

A member of my family has been having a terrible time with his sinuses... to the point where his doctor has suggested surgery. As it happens, I had a similar surgery when I was nineteen to cut away infected sinus tissue and correct a deviated septum.

Preparing for Surgery

by Aimee Amodio

09 Aug 2009 02:35 PM

Going under the knife (or just going under, as many surgical procedures don't involve much knifing anymore!) can be a daunting prospect. Here are some tips to help you prepare mentally and physically if you or someone in your family is preparing to undergo surgery.

My, How Hospitals Have Changed!

by Aimee Amodio

28 Jul 2009 07:40 PM

I can't remember the last time I was in a hospital -- maybe it was back in 2001, the summer that both my grandmother and grandfather passed away. If I've been in a hospital room since then, it's lost in memory.

Medical Bills and Bankruptcies

by Aimee Amodio

08 Jun 2009 07:32 AM

A recent study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation took a look at the connection between medical bills and bankruptcies in the United States. The results at a glance: More than 62 percent of bankruptcies in 2007 were related to medical bills.

Health: Foot Orthotics? What Are Those?

by Angel Lynn Diamond

27 Mar 2009 03:25 PM

If you are plagued by troubles with your feet then you, undoubtedly, know what foot orthotics are. For those of you who are fortunate enough to have pretty, little, pain-free feet now, you just might need to be aware of what orthotics are for in the future.

The Medicare Alphabet

by Aimee Amodio

19 Mar 2009 05:05 PM

Medicare is complicated and sometimes very confusing! What do all the different parts mean, and who handles them? This overview might help. Medicare Part A is managed by the federal government. It helps cover hospital care, nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.

A Day in the Life of a Nurse: Surrounded By Angels

by Angel Lynn Diamond

12 Jan 2009 05:21 PM

From The Heart As I gazed upon the group of girls that I work with running through my mind were many thoughts. I watched each one of them interact with the residents and notice the care that they give and the way that their hands moved toward them with gentleness.

Working to Reduce Medical Errors

by Aimee Amodio

20 Oct 2008 02:08 PM

A study from Penn State University took a look at a relatively easy solution that might just help reduce medical errors: standardized labeling. Medication errors are costly, potentially harmful to the patient, and all too commonplace these days. According to the U.S.

Patient, Know Thyself

by Aimee Amodio

03 Sep 2008 05:42 PM

I know I've talked about knowing your medical history before in the Health Blog. Think of it this way -- your doctor sees a lot of patients every day/week/month/year. You can't expect them to remember everything about every person! Doctors and other health care professionals are human.



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