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How money affects medical decision-making. Great show by This American Life http://bit.ly/erOBfe
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Naturally occurring radioactivity part of Western Slope life | GJSentinel.com
gjsentinel.com — “Grand Junction - Coloradans are subjected to, on average, four times more naturally occurring radiation than the average American. It is the price of living” View full resource at gjsentinel.com
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Naturally occurring radioactivity part of Western Slope life http://t.co/mAX2K589
Experts recommend a more personal approach to type 2 diabetes - Harvard Health Publications
health.harvard.edu — “The hemoglobin A1c reading is an important number for people with diabetes. It's a measure of the average blood sugar level over the preceding three months. For years, the American Diabetes Association recommended that almost everyone with type 2 diabetes should aim for an HbA1c level less than 7%. Keeping blood sugar as low as possible, called "tight control," was thought to limit the havoc caused by diabetes. New guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Europe” View full resource at health.harvard.edu
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Experts recommend a more personal approach to type 2 diabetes | Harvard Health Blog http://t.co/58oBCvuK
Advice to eat less, exercise more still trumps diet products for weight loss, study finds
foodnavigator-usa.com — “Special diet foods and products are not as effective for weight loss in obese individuals as heeding common advice to eat less and exercise more, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.” View full resource at foodnavigator-usa.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2012 at 9:22 pm By:
All the research & hype and it turns out the best way to lose weight...? STILL, eat less, move more. http://t.co/POlSYhv0 #nomagicpill
Obesity Weight Loss Strategies Show Promise
medicalnewstoday.com — “With a third of the American population suffering from obesity, of which 70% are trying to lose weight, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals that obese dieters who re” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Obesity Weight Loss Strategies Show Promise http://t.co/xDi84jZd #healthnews
Weight loss study: Fads not as helpful as exercising, eating less - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Obese Americans had the most success with weight loss if they used tried and true methods like eating less, exercising more and avoiding fat, according to a new study.” View full resource at latimes.com
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New Survey Of Doctors Reveals They Are Willing To Withhold Information From Patients
huffingtonpost.com — “Dr. David Samadi was on "Fox & Friends" this morning discussing the results of a survey of American doctors revealing that many are willing to be less than honest with their patients. As the AP reported in February, about a third of the respondents to the 2009 survey conducted by investigators from the Mongan Institute for Health Policy at Massachusetts General Hospital didn't feel it strictly necessary to confess mistakes to their patients, and, perhaps more disturbing, 10 percent” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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New Survey Of Doctors Reveals They Are Willing To Withhold Information From Patients
huffingtonpost.com — “Dr. David Samadi was on "Fox & Friends" this morning discussing the results of a survey of American doctors revealing that many are willing to be less than honest with their patients. As the AP reported in February, about a third of the respondents to the 2009 survey conducted by investigators from the Mongan Institute for Health Policy at Massachusetts General Hospital didn't feel it strictly necessary to confess mistakes to their patients, and, perhaps more disturbing, 10 percent” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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Have a open communication with your doctor. http://t.co/thf7Sqdh
Weight loss study: Fads not as helpful as exercising, eating less - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Obese Americans had the most success with weight loss if they used tried and true methods like eating less, exercising more and avoiding fat, according to a new study.” View full resource at latimes.com
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Preventing Physical Decline In Middle Age Helps Preserve Good Health Later in Life - Health Blog - WSJ
blogs.wsj.com — “With more than 70 million Americans who will be 65 and older by 2030, the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Johns Hopkins University are conducting a new National Health and Aging Trends study.” View full resource at blogs.wsj.com
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Preventing Physical Decline In Middle Age Helps Preserve Good #Health Later in Life (@wsj) http://t.co/eAgGb9U4
News Center - The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center
pvmsec.info — “Our mission is to provide employment, training and related educational services to all facets of the community, especially Veterans, regardless of their station in life. Also, to provide social and human services counseling and referrals to less fortunate clients experiencing barriers in finding their way into the mainstream of society. Our Veteran services include free training in Computer Applications, Computer Repair and Troubleshooting, and Hospitality Training. We serve Veterans in the Phil” View full resource at pvmsec.info
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Golfers Alert: Shoot a Round of Golf to Support our Military Veterans. More info at http://t.co/c7z5JF6k #DT @pvmsec
Taking Responsibility for Death - NYTimes.com
nytimes.com — “More Americans should take the initiative to spell out what treatments they do — and do not — want by writing living wills and appointing health care proxies.” View full resource at nytimes.com
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Have you discussed end of life care with your loved ones? | Taking Responsibility for Death: http://t.co/G2CgT3xq
Swedish Medical Center Seattle - Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute Electrophysiologist Interviewed for KING 5 TV Story on LifeVest
swedish.org — “We know more than 80% of Americans search for health information online. We also enjoy engaging with patients and the Seattle community online – this blog provides another forum for you to get to know our physicians and other members of our team at Swedish and their perspectives on health care. Swedish is the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. We strive to be a health care resource for the community and provide health information, both online and off.” View full resource at swedish.org
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 11:59 pm By:
@KING5Seattle to air story on a wearable defibrillator, #LifeVest, that's a treatment option for sudden cardiac arrest: http://t.co/Q45gMLwl
- LifeEdited
lifeedited.com — “LifeEdited shows how to design your life to include more money, health and happiness with less stuff, space and energy. It’s life. Edited.” View full resource at lifeedited.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 2:28 pm By:
http://t.co/by26lawF - find ways to enable 'smaller living'. Reaction vs expansion of living space, consumer goods etc. #PSFKNYC
Food Poisoning's Hidden Legacy: Scientific American
scientificamerican.com — “Most people think of foodborne illness as an unpleasant few days of fever and diarrhea, but for some there may be lifelong consequences” View full resource at scientificamerican.com
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Academic Life in Emergency Medicine: Modern EM: Case 1 and 2 - Strep Throat
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Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 4:29 pm By:
Consults-Often less is more. RT @ermentor: @grahamwalker @emlitofnote @mdcalc at no point was there textbook or consult http://t.co/zIUtA0Ge
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Dr Gil Grimes
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Yet another great set of stories looking at the cost of healthcare in the US.......http://bit.ly/bawqhG
1 year ago...