Healthcare
Do universal hearing screening programs need to be redesigned?
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Are babies passing their hearing tests erroneously - only delaying a diagnosis that leaves them needing cochlear implants later?
Scientists in Illinois set out
Weekend trips to the ER have better survival rates
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Does when you get to the ER make a difference in whether or not you survive a life threatening trauma?
A new retrospective ...
Letter from Organizing for America - Republicans repeals Health reform law
Friend --At 5:53 p.m. Eastern Time today, the House moved to repeal health insurance reform.Every single Republican -- all 242 -- voted for repeal.This is ...
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 ...
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