Do your patients search the Web for health or medical advice? Statistically-speaking, they probably do. According to a Pew Research Health Fact sheet from December 2013, 72% of Internet users reported looking online for health information in the past year. Today, more people than ever are going online and then […]
Monthly Archives: September 2015
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Each year, the ovarian cancer support group Caring Together, Inc. coordinates the Teal Ribbon Run/Walk, an event held in Albany, New York to raise money to support research for finding a cure for ovarian cancer. The first run/walk was held in 2002 and raised $20,000, and it keeps growing every […]
Children who are allergic to peanuts are taught to avoid more than just peanut butter. Foods such as cereals and baked goods can contain peanut-related products. Food items that are made in factories where peanuts are processed can also pose risks. Peanuts are a leading cause of food-related allergic reactions, […]
New medical guidelines say that women in their 40s should decide for themselves whether they need regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer. The guidelines, which are still in draft form, were released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of medical experts who recommend health […]
Do you care for patients with atrial fibrillation? Then you need to know that this heart condition increases the risk of dangerous blood clots. It’s also important to understand how medications that prevent clotting can increase other risk factors. Atrial fibrillation is a serious medical condition, but treatments vary among […]