Karla Reed

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Swine Flu Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
International officials are on alert and the CDC is diligently updating the general public, clinicians and media outlets of a rapidly emerging Swine flu (H1N1) outbreak.
Apr 25, 2009 - Karla Reed
Plan B Adverse Events and Potential Dangers
With the FDA's nod towards over-the-counter access to Plan B by 17-year-olds, looms the danger of undiscovered, unanticipated and unreported physical effects.
Apr 24, 2009 - Karla Reed
CT Scan and Increased Risk of Cancer
The recurrent and routine use of CT scanning, now a staple of modern diagnostic medicine, may increase a patient's lifetime risk of cancer.
Apr 1, 2009 - Karla Reed
Coffee And Stroke Risk
Close examination of a study run for over 25 years recently revealed that coffee drinking can reduce the risk of stroke in women.
Mar 21, 2009 - Karla Reed
Transdermal Drug Patches and MRI Scans
The U.S. Food And Drug Administration has issued a warning that invisible metal contained within some transdermal medicine patches can cause burns during MRI scans.
Mar 6, 2009 - Karla Reed
BBB Grade, Rating and Complaint Pitfalls
Concerns rise regarding the new grading system at the Better Business Bureau and highlight the need for non profit transparency.
Feb 20, 2009 - Karla Reed
The Case For Or Against Cardiac CT Angiography
Cardiac angiography, performed on over one million US patients annually, has grown with time and technology. Does 64-row CT angiography exceed conventional angiogram?
Nov 30, 2008 - Karla Reed
Angiography Or Cardiac Catheterization
A life saving procedure, catheterization was first documented in 1929 when Dr. Werner Forssmann in Germany, performed the first human procedure.
Nov 29, 2008 - Karla Reed
Reading Body Language
Body language ques are listed to utilize in everyday life.
Oct 2, 2008 - Karla Reed
Columbus Day 2009
Columbus Day is always celebrated on the second Monday in October.
Sep 22, 2008 - Karla Reed