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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reading Body Language
Body language ques are listed to utilize in everyday life.
Oct 2, 2008
- Karla Reed
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Columbus Day 2009
Columbus Day is always celebrated on the second Monday in October.
Sep 22, 2008
- Karla Reed
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