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Treating heart disease through the gut
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year, a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030. About 2,200 Americans die each day from these diseases, and cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined.
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Why volunteer? Because it’s good for your health
Bob Kowalski Association ManagementIf you've ever volunteered your time to a charity or other worthy cause, you know you feel good about it at the end of the day. That effort also boosts your health, according to researchers. That's just the start; the benefits of that generosity reach a long way, even to your employers' bottom line.
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Downhill skiing is no time for head games
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessSki season is in full swing, and so is the risk of serious head injury. However, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) reports that due to an ever-increasing use of helmets by skiers and snowboarders, the risk is decreasing. During last year's ski season, the rate of helmet use was at an all-time high, reaching 78 percent. This was up from the previous season's rate of 73 percent.
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Analyst: Health IT budgets up as industry moves beyond EHR phase
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareForty percent of healthcare providers' IT budgets are growing, but only 25 percent of providers with growing budgets attribute the growth to electronic health records. Providers are beginning to see ways to optimize the business for accountable care, adding analytics and care management, and moving away from massive enterprise EHR projects, according to a new IDC Health Insights report examining the results of the 2015-2016 Healthcare Provider Technology Spend Survey.
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A new understanding of spelling impairment after stroke
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAfter a stroke, many people face communication challenges. Stroke's impact on language and speech can be significant and difficult. Some people have trouble speaking. Some have difficulty understanding words spoken by others. Reading, writing and math skills may also be affected.
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Working to minimize drug diversion
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe issue of drug diversion — the illegal theft of controlled drugs — continues to increase at an alarming rate across the U.S. A complex and multifaceted problem, drug diversion must be addressed before it reaches epic proportions. The current dilemma for healthcare officials is how to implement the right practices across a wide variety of locations for many years to come.
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The steady rise of nurse practitioners in primary care
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationJan. 31 was the last day for uninsured Americans to sign up for healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act to avoid tax penalties. According to preliminary early reports, more than 12.7 million Americans have signed up for coverage in 2016.
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Study shows connection between life purpose and risk of death
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareWe all have a need to find purpose in life. Some people find a way to express their purposes in their jobs, while others seek opportunities outside their daily work. Our purpose in life may be something grand and complicated, or it may be as simple as dispensing love and kindness wherever we go. Just as we eat healthy foods and exercise to take care of our bodies, seeking a meaningful life of purpose nourishes the spirit and, as contemporary research shows, improves our emotional and physical health as well.
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Butt lift, lip injections highlight 2016 plastic surgery pricing report
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan Medical & Allied HealthcareBuildMyBod Health has released its fourth-annual doctor-provided cosmetic surgery pricing report. Much like 2015, the Brazilian Butt Lift continues to be popular this year. Of all the "wishlists" submitted to doctors across the U.S. and Austrailia, 10 percent are interested in the cost of the Brazilian Butt Lift.
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Females and ADHD: A growing awareness
Rebecca Ryan EducationAt the first sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — a messy backpack, fidgety in nature, slipping grades — boys are medicated with Ritalin, Adderall or a similar variation. But what about girls? When the roles are reversed, it's often not quite so simple.
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