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Head injuries prove bull riders need to ‘cowboy up’ and wear…
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessBull riding is considered to be the most dangerous of any organized sport, and rodeo athletes get injured and die at a rate higher than any other professional sport. Concussions account for 11 percent of the injuries, and a combination of neck, face and head represent 30 percent of the injuries.
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Are you getting all you can out of medical tax breaks?
Monica Gomez Medical & Allied HealthcareAs tax season is upon us, it's time to get your financial documents in order, and that includes everything related to last year's medical expenses. With the continually rising costs of medical expenses for the American family, it makes sense to take advantage of as many medical tax breaks as possible, which oftentimes are overlooked.
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Think you know CPR? You’re probably doing it wrong
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe depth and rate of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) affects the recovery and survival rates of patients, according to a review presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center Emergency Medicine physicians. Nearly 383,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year, 88 percent of which occur at home. Effective CPR, even when administered by an untrained bystander, can double or even triple a patient's chances of survival. Unfortunately, only about 8 percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive.
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New leprosy cases confirmed in Florida: Is there anything to worry about?
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareVoluisa County, Florida, has experienced an unusual uptick in the diagnoses of a rare disease dating back to biblical times: leprosy. Three patients in the past five months have tested positive for the disease. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy causes lesions on the skin, damage to nerves and even blindness and paralysis if not treated promptly. The infected persons may also become more susceptible to fracture or burns on the skin.
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State medical board licensing: Challenges for telemedicine
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationThe pressures to reduce healthcare costs and improve access have never been greater. Everything from the Affordable Care Act to the "Silver Tsunami" of aging baby boomers requires a transformation of the healthcare delivery system.
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Salivary diagnostics: What your spit can reveal about you
Piyush Bakshi Oral & Dental HealthcareThe origins of saliva diagnostics go back some 60 years when it was found that people suffering from cystic fibrosis had above-normal levels of calcium in saliva. However, despite of carrying a number of biomarkers for systemic and local conditions, the field of salivary diagnostics had languished until a few years back.
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Zoomable contacts could be next eye-opener in vision technology
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareLook out: The next generation of wearable vision technology is closer than you think. Among the up-and-coming trends is a unique product: telescopic lenses that zoom as much as 2.8 times — activated by a wink.
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Nurses and the culture of injury on the job
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareA recent investigative series by National Public Radio (NPR) highlights the lack of on-the-job safety faced by nurses around the United States. According to the NPR reports, nurses suffer more work-related injuries than construction workers, and the situation is only getting worse.
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Study: Paramedics could administer drugs for ischemic stroke earlier
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareMost ischemic stroke patients have to wait until they arrive at a hospital and undergo testing before receiving antithrombotic therapy. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that it is feasible for paramedics to administer a neuroprotective agent while still in the field to optimize patient outcome.
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Physician burnout: Erosion of the soul
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareWe have long tended to view the medical profession as being glamorous — filled with status and prestige. However, the reality is that doctors seem to be struggling these days to feel satisfied and fulfilled, and many are turning to retirement.
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