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Managing medications and blood pressure to avoid shock in the elderly
The combination of antibiotics with blood pressure drugs could cause life-threatening complications.
A rapid drop in blood pressure, known as hypotension, can lead to shock could
VFC Program: Vaccines for Uninsured Children
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children through VFC-enrolled doctors. Find out if your child qualifies. Vaccinating on ...
Healthcare Reform Law vs. Medicare Part D Doughnut Hole
The Affordable Care Act or the healthcare reform law in 2011 gives a 50% discount on brand name drugs to seniors who are enrolled in ...
All healthcare reform provisions taking effect in 2011
Prescription Drug Discounts
Effective January 1, 2011
Under the healthcare reform law, seniors who reach the prescription drug coverage gapor so called donut hole will receive a ...
Hospice care good for nursing home residents with advanced dementia
David Liu and editing by Denise Reynolds
Life is not easy for elderly people with advanced dementia like Alzheimer's who reside in a nursing home. If ...
Some healthcare reform provisions effective Jan 1, 2011
David Liu, Ph.D. and editing by Denise Reynolds, RD
Three major healthcare reform provisions took effect on Jan 1, 2011. Under these rules, health insurance companies will ...
Free Preventive Care Available for Seniors Starting Jan 1, 2011
Free Preventive Care for Seniors
Effective January 1, 2011
The healthcare reform law provision provides certain free preventive services, such as annual wellness visits and personalized prevention ...
Medicare Taxes not Enough for Baby Boomers' Medical Care
Reporting by David Liu, and editing by Denise Reynolds
The majority (60%) of Americans expect Medicare payroll taxes to offer full coverage for their medical care as ...
Nurses help patients with depression, diabetes or heart disease
A patient with depression and diabetes or heart disease or three conditions combined would be better off having a nurse to help coordinate all the ...
State Cancer Programs in Action
CDC works with many partners to translate research into public health programs, practices, and services. CDC helps states, U.S. territories, and tribal groups develop cancer ...
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