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Breast cancer: Advancements in treatment
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareThe American Cancer Society predicts that 232,670 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2014, resulting in about 40,000 deaths. But the percentage of women who die from breast cancer has steadily declined since 1989. This is often attributed to screening and early diagnosis, but improvements in treatment have also helped.
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Replacing horizontal violence in the nursing profession
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareNurse bullying and so-called "horizontal violence" are rampant in our profession. Nurses bully and harass one another, using intimidation and other tactics as they jockey for power in a healthcare system that does not proactively attempt to prevent such disruptive behavior.
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Making the case for state Medicaid expansion
Maria Frisch Healthcare AdministrationMedicaid is a joint federal- and state-funded program that provides healthcare for more than 60 million low-income Americans. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid was expanded to cover people from 19 to 65 years old with incomes of no more than 138 percent of the federal poverty level. This is equal to an annual salary of about $31,809 for a family of four and $15,414 for a single person.
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Breast cancer: Advancements in diagnosis
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareOne of the most important advances in breast cancer diagnosis comes from the strides made in mammography. Phase contrast X-ray imaging, ultra-high-field MRI scanners, ultrasound and combinations of such new advances has greatly improved routine screening and patient care.
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The anatomy and movement patterns of shoulder impingement syndrome
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareShoulder pain is a common problem. In fact, around 30 percent of us will experience it at some point in our lives. Approximately 65 percent of all shoulder pain conditions are due to impingement syndromes.
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Does social media have a place in healthcare?
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationJust like many of you, I have been on the Facebook bandwagon for quite some time. I have really enjoyed it as I have lived all over the country, and it has been a great way to keep up with old friends. But does it have a place in a healthcare career or profession?
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The anti-cancer effects of the phyllanthus plant
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcarePhyllanthus is an herbal medicine that is widely used in China, India and South Africa for its various biological activities, including anti-hepatitis, antibacterial, and anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer effect of this plant has been studied by different groups in different cancer types.
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Numbing the pain: More retired players join lawsuit against NFL
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Sports & FitnessNFL offensive lineman Artis Hicks recently added his name to the 750 players joined together in lawsuits against the NFL, claiming the league provided players with illegal prescription pills, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis. The lawsuit contends that the NFL intentionally put players' health at risk in order to keep them on the field.
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Estheticians can have a high success rate treating acne
Mary Freihofner Medical & Allied HealthcareAcne is the No. 1 reason in the United States for visits to a dermatologist, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Often dermatologists and their patients become frustrated when the acne will not clear, and both may surrender to the acne in defeat. But there are other successful options.
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Medicare home healthcare reform may harm complex patients
Maria Frisch Healthcare AdministrationThe Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short, set out to improve healthcare quality, access, costs and spending. One part of this law mandated an update to Medicare's home health payment system, so that costs better reflected actual cost and utilization rates; previous payments were based on formulations established in 2000.
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