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Take Care – With or Without Insurance

Marie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:59:36 +0000

America is a world superpower – and one of the wealthiest countries on Earth. It’s amazing, unfortunate, and morally disconcerting that over 46 million of us are without any kind of health insurance.

While the moral debate is another issue entirely, the fact remains that many of us don’t have the luxury of seeing our family doctor for minor illnesses, pricier treatments, or important yearly check-ups. It’s important to stay in good health – whether you have the luxury of insurance or not. Many doctors’ offices are now working harder to accommodate the uninsured and provide quality care at affordable rates.

For both the insured and uninsured seeking a trustworthy family doctor Coral Springs FL has an excellent option. At Walk-In to Wellness, the solo family practice of Dr. Jason Zannis, the staff works with insured and uninsured patients to ensure that all can seek treatments and exams. With convenient walk-in hours and a list of services and pricing on their website, Walk-In to Wellness is an urgent care doctor Coral Springs FL can trust for untimely illnesses and constant care.

For more information on Dr. Zannis’ practice and services, please visit them on the web.

Intraosseous FASTx Burrs Into Manubrium Bone Marrow When All Else Fails

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:13 +0000

Pyng Medical out of Richmond, British Columbia has received US regulatory approval to market the FASTx Sternal Intraosseous Device that provides quick vascular access via bone marrow. Features of the device from the product page: Vascular access within 10 seconds; fluids and medications to the heart in 30 seconds Automatic depth control prevents over-penetration Delivers fluids and medications as quickly as a central line, with shorter access time Can be inserted during other resuscitation procedures Can deliver any fluids or medications that can be delivered via IV For use in adolescents from 12 years of age and older Designed for single, sterile use—no cross-contamination Flexible tubing with subcutaneous portal; strain-relief target foot ensures line does not dislodge Can be inserted in moving ambulances, aboard helicopters, and on stretchers Skill mastery within minutes; skill retention not dependent upon frequent practice or use Press release: Pyng Medical Corp Receives US FDA 510(k) clearance for FASTx… Product page: FASTx Sternal Intraosseous Device… Flashback: The Fastest Way To a Man’s Heart is Through FAST1 Intraosseous Infusion System;…

More Viral Marketing Ideas

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we took a look at some marketing ideas that went viral to a greater or lesser degree. We considered some of the factors that encouraged any particular viral marketing campaign to grow as we looked at approaches from Dropbox Dothetest.co.uk and BT. Now we ll look at some that I think of as modern classics….

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Developing New Stents Through Computer Modeling of Their Performance

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:14:06 +0000

The National Science Foundation is profiling cardiac stent research being done by collaborators from University of Houston and University of Zagreb in Croatia. They’re using mathematical computer models to optimize for different characteristics that stents exhibit, helping to design new stents and help simulate ones that are on the drawing board. Together with her collaborator, Josip Tambaca of the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and her doctoral student, Mate Kosor, Canic wrote a much simpler program that approximates stents as meshes of one-dimensional rods. This program let the researchers achieve the same result using just 400 nodes. Using their simplified model, the researchers have examined the designs of several stents on the market to see which structures seem to be best for specific blood vessels or procedures. For instance, they found that stents with an "open design"–where every other horizontal rod is taken out–bend easily, which makes them good to put in curvy coronary arteries. Canic and Tambaca have also used the model to design a stent with mechanical properties specifically tailored to an experimental heart-valve replacement procedure. She found that this specialized stent works best for the procedure when it’s stiff in the middle and less stiff at the ends. In addition, she has found that combining "bendiness" with radial stiffness–where you can bend the stent into a U shape, but you can’t squeeze the tube shut–produces a stent with less chance of buckling than those that are currently in use. Today, Canic is helping a team at the Texas Heart Institute study an unusual source for stent coating: ear cartilage. The team believes this easy-to-harvest tissue will make stents more biocompatible, though they don’t yet know how ear cartilage cells grow or behave in environments like human blood vessels. Canic is using her computer programs, developed together with Tsorng-Whay Pan, Roland Glowinski and students, to simulate how blood interacts with the stent-coating cartilage cells and how the cells stick (or don’t) to the stent surface. She plugs in different fluid thicknesses and shear forces of blood flowing over the stent to see what might encourage the cartilage on freshly coated stents to stabilize quickly. The models have helped her collaborators learn the best conditions to test in follow-up experiments as they search for ways to pre-treat stents before doctors implant them. Full story: Scientists Use Math to Build Better Stents……

The “summer sun” may be leaving – but its effects on your skin are not

Marie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:25:10 +0000

It’s the end of the summer. You’ve been outside for three months – swimming, surfing, jogging, or just soaking up the sun – and without proper skincare, the sun’s harmful UV rays can cause significant damage to your skin. Overexposure to UV light can cause sunburn, wrinkles, loss of skin tightness, marks, and skin cancer.

The aesthetic effects of UV exposure will be most visible around the eyes – the part of the face that ages you the most. Luckily, taking proper care of your skin during the summer months is easy.

Wear sunscreen. Apply liberally to all uncovered areas, and reapply ever few hours. Protect sensitive skin with a higher SPF.
Wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves or a hat with a brim.
Stay indoors during the early afternoon hours, while the sun is shining directly overhead.
Take the same precautions on cloudy days – the sun’s rays are shining equally strong and UV light can penetrate cloud cover.

If your eyes have already seen significant sun damage and you’re considering dermatological treatments or plastic surgery Charleston’s Dr. Gale Spicer can help. Her practice, Charleston Eyeworx, serves a variety of eye conditions – with reconstructive surgeries, aesthetic procedures, and non-surgical treatments, patients are certain to find a solution for any concern.

Take care of your skin – and visit Dr. Spicer online for more information about looking younger in spite of the sun.

Viral Marketing Ideas

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:12 +0000

The right idea paired with the right execution carry incredible power. Get enough people interested and they ll start spreading it themselves. That is the essence of viral marketing. So how can you put that to work for you In this article we ll take a look at a few viral marketing ideas and see what elements help make them stand out….

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Activ Doctors Online launches new website featuring Online Medical Records and Second Opinions

Marie — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:22:33 +0000

August 30, 2010 (Miami, FL) – Activ Doctors Online, Electronic Medical Records innovator and developer of Second Medical Opinion online physician consultation, has recently launched a new website allowing patients to securely log in worldwide and view their medical records or request a second opinion from a network of specialists. With plans available for individuals, doctors’ offices, and corporations, www.activdoctorsonline.com – developed by Medical Web Experts – goes beyond traditional EMR services by providing independent, EMR-enabled online medical consultations.

Beyond traditional medical practice EMR services, Online Medical Records from Activ Doctors Online provides an easy, secure, and organized way to store medical records. The innovative system allows patients to consolidate and store their medical records online, manage past and current medications, track their health history, and have online consultations with a network of world-class physicians. The login system is secure, and patients can access their medical records at any time and from any location. Patients using Activ Doctors Online can lower their medical costs, reduce the risk of diagnostic errors, and prevent unnecessary tests – and because records are stored independently of a health insurance provider, patients need not worry about losing their medical records upon switching insurance companies.

The Online Medical Records system also affords patients access to Second Medical Opinion – an online consultation program allowing patients to request a second opinion from a network of world-class physicians and specialists. Patients who are unsure or seeking more information about their treatment or their physician’s recommendations can request a consult online; a team of experts in the appropriate specialty will analyze the patient’s medical history and report a conclusion within 48 hours. In addition to providing patients access to the medical opinions of world-renowned specialists, Second Medical Opinion allows patients to minimize the risk of medical mistakes, save money, save time, and be more active in managing their health.

Activ Doctors Online offers plans for individuals, doctors’ offices, and corporations – giving physicians the opportunity to increase revenue and patient base by providing better and more convenient care as well as allowing corporations to improve productivity, increase employee wellness and satisfaction, and save on health insurance costs. By allowing patients 24/7 access to their medical records and specialist consults, Activ Doctors Online has made EMR services efficient and convenient.

About Activ Doctors Online
Activ Doctors Online aims to provide world-class medical expertise to help their users make more educated decisions about their healthcare. With an innovative Online Medical Records system and a Second Medical Opinion consultation network of over 700 international specialists, the individuals, physicians, and corporations they serve can enjoy improved health care beyond basic EMR. Please visit them online at www.activdoctorsonline.com for more information.

About Medical Web Experts
Medical Web Experts, a wholly owned subsidiary of New Wave Enterprises, LLC, provides innovative web solutions for the health industry. Specializing in website design, graphic design, internet marketing, and Patient Portal software, Medical Web Experts’ services add a level of professional expertise in healthcare solutions. For more information, visit www.medicalwebexperts.com.

Source: http://www.activdoctorsonline.com/news-website-launch.php

Increase Google Traffic: Long Tail Content Techniques

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:00:12 +0000

Long tail keywords when grouped together can often bring in more traffic than shorter keywords with a lot more competition in the search engines. But how do you attract those visitors You will need to write long tail content geared to bringing them in. Keep reading to learn how to do this to increase your traffic from Google and the other search engines….

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After Robotic Surgery Comes Robotic Anesthesiology

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:49:14 +0000

Robotic surgery is nothing new, but after the surgeon has been pushed away from the OR table, you are still left with the gasman. In one of the first efforts to make teleanesthesia a reality (apart from several telemonitoring efforts), researchers from the University of Florida demonstrate the possibility of a robotically assisted simulated nerve block placement under ultrasound guidance in this month’s issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia. They used the well known da Vinci surgical robot to perform the procedure. The ultrasound head still had to be manually positioned and the subject was only a phantom, but the procedure was successful. The high price and the need to still have a physician present in case of complications mean that you are not likely to see this happen in practice anytime soon, but it is an interesting technical advancement nevertheless. That leaves us speculating what will be the next procedure to be performed remotely, how about some robotic intubation? Press release: Surgical Robot Could Be Used for Long-Distance Regional Anesthesia… Article: Robot-Assisted Regional Anesthesia: A Simulated Demonstration… Flashback: McSleepy: Automated Anesthesia System…

Putting Back Pain on the Back Burner: Treatment Options in Minnesota

Marie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00:23 +0000

After headaches, back pain is the most common neurological ailment in the United States. As a common cause of job-related disability, missed work, and a fifty-billion dollar-per-year industry, back pain is an enormous problem with a wide range of solutions.

But how do you know which solution is right for you?

The best way to ensure proper treatment and recover is to see a specialist. For innovative back pain solutions and physical therapy St Paul residents may seek treatment at Twin Cities Pain Clinic – a comprehensive treatment center focused on physical therapy, medication management, and new solutions. Dr. Andrew Will, MD, and the staff of physical therapists specialize in pinpointing the cause of pain and designing an effective treatment program around the patient’s needs. With appointment times running an average of 45 minutes – considerably longer than the industry standard – patients are assured the care and individual attention they need.

For better health and less back pain Minneapolis and St Paul will find a host of excellent treatment options at Twin Cities Pain Clinic. Please visit them online for more information.